Staff Report

Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.

BrandsMart donates cash and furniture to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

By Rakiyah Lenon · 08 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on BrandsMart donates cash and furniture to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

BrandsMart, which opened its Augusta location in October, made a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta

Guest conductors lead Augusta Choral Society’s 2023-2024 season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Guest conductors lead Augusta Choral Society’s 2023-2024 season

The Augusta Choral Society will present its annual holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 9.

The Fab Four pays homage to The Beatles Dec. 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on The Fab Four pays homage to The Beatles Dec. 10

The Fab Four will perform the music of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul album Dec. 10 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center.

In pictures: ‘Return to Bethlehem’ in North Augusta

By Mike Adams · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: ‘Return to Bethlehem’ in North Augusta

Mike Adams took a trek through ‘Grace United Methodist Church’s Return to Bethelem.

In pictures: Heroes wash windows at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

By Staff Report · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Heroes wash windows at Children’s Hospital of Georgia

Employees of S&K Building Services dressed as superheroes Tuesday as they cleaned the outside of the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.

Broad Street Beat: Congrats to Augusta native Brenda Lee

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Broad Street Beat: Congrats to Augusta native Brenda Lee

Charmain Z. Brackett picks up Don Rhodes’ torch to congratulate Brenda Lee and highlight other Augusta ties to Christmas music.

Augusta Air Show set for May 25-26, 2024

By Staff Report · 06 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Air Show set for May 25-26, 2024

The Air Dot Show Tour announced its 2024 tour dates on Dec. 5.

GAP Ministries adds laundry room to its services

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on GAP Ministries adds laundry room to its services

GAP Ministries added another service to assist the area’s homeless – a place to wash their clothes.

Harmonies central to Atlantic City Boys’ performances

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Harmonies central to Atlantic City Boys’ performances

The Atlantic City Boys will bring a doo-wop Christmas to Evans Dec. 6.

Patti’s Playground dedicated at First Baptist Church of Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · 1

First Baptist Church of Augusta dedicated a playground to its retired longtime preschool program minister.

From candy striper to command sergeant major

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on From candy striper to command sergeant major

Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s command sergeant major has come full circle at the Army hospital. She served as a candy striper there as a teenager.

Augusta Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ is all in the family

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · 1

Performing in “The Nutcracker” is a family tradition for many of Augusta Ballet’s dancers.