Staff Report
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Ramblin’s Roads: Tina Turner sang in Augusta in 1987. Were you there? Don Rhodes was.
It was one of the best concerts Don Rhodes had ever seen. Were you there when Tina Turner rocked the Civic Center?
Freaky Friday: The Musical brings message of empathy
A mom and her teen daughter swap places in Freaky Friday: The Musical June 15-17.
Vintage Ooollee owner to retire; costume shop has new owner
As Caren Bricker, better known to Augustans as Ooollee, plans to retire, she’s selling the costume shop to a former employee who has a soft spot in her heart for the business.
Columbia County Racquet Center open for public play
The Columbia County Racquet Center, formerly Petersburg Racquet Club, is open for public play.
Benefit concert should be memorable event
Scheduled for June 12, Rob Foster and Friends’ Musical Memories for Alzheimer’s will feature multiple performances including ones by the Brownstown Gritty and SoulTown Horns.
June 10 block party to celebrate crosswalk murals
A June 10 block party will celebrate the completion of three sidewalk murals at the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.
Augusta on Display gives opportunity to learn about city’s services
Augusta On Display allowed Richmond County residents to learn more about their government services on June 3 at Julian Smith Casino.
RiverDogs blank GreenJackets June 3
GreenJackets drop second straight versus the Charleston RiverDogs 8-0 June 3.
RiverDogs snap GreenJackets’ win streak June 2
The Charleston RiverDogs snapped the Augusta GreenJackets four-game win streak June 2.
Photojournalism: Down to the River Festival
Photo story from the first night of North Augusta’s two-day Down to the River Festival.
Agreement signed for new Aiken County Career and Technical Center
A June 2 signing ceremony expanding the partnership between the Aiken County Technical College and the Aiken County School District is the first of three major events over the next two years.