Staff Report

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

GreenJackets capitalize on four RiverDogs errors to win second straight Aug. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on GreenJackets capitalize on four RiverDogs errors to win second straight Aug. 24

The Augusta GreenJackets beat the Charleston RiverDogs 5-4 Thursday.

In pictures: Firefighter competition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Firefighter competition

Photos from the firefighter competition held Aug. 24 in downtown Augusta as part of the Georgia State Fire Association’s Fire Service Convention

Convocation ceremony welcomes new USC Aiken freshman

By Staff Report · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Convocation ceremony welcomes new USC Aiken freshman

The University of South Carolina Aiken welcomed about 600 new freshman Wednesday as part of its annual convocation ceremony.

Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Column: A film with heart, ‘The Hill’ screened at Miller Aug. 23

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett attended the screening of “The Hill” Aug. 23.

Health Fair set for Aug. 30 at SRP Park

By Staff Report · 23 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Health Fair set for Aug. 30 at SRP Park

The SRP Park Health Fair will be held during the Aug. 30 Augusta GreenJackets game against the Salem Red Sox.

Actor excited about role in ‘The Hill’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Aug 2023 · 2

Actor and comedian Lorenzo Williams looks forward to seeing “The Hill” on the big screen. The baseball underdog movie heads to theaters Aug. 24.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

The VeryVera Show expands into 42 metropolitan markets this season.

Cabaret performance benefits teen with cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Cabaret performance benefits teen with cancer

“Going Karen on Cancer” is a cabaret-style show with songs of hope and encouragement. It’s scheduled for Aug. 25-27.

In pictures: Old Fashioned Family Fun Day

By Mike Adams · 20 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Old Fashioned Family Fun Day

Scenes from Sunday’s event at the Augusta Museum of History.

Black Cat Picture Show draws crowds; Augusta documentary wins award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Black Cat Picture Show draws crowds; Augusta documentary wins award

The Black Cat Picture Show concluded Aug. 20 with an awards ceremony that honored the work of one Augusta filmmaker.

Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 20 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Plunge into nostalgia at two arcades heading to Aiken and Evans

Two new arcades featuring retro games and pinball machines are set to open in the area.

Aquinas ends an era as football season opens

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Aquinas ends an era as football season opens

Aquinas High School played its final game in its current stadium Aug. 18.