Staff Report
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
JoeFest brings comics, cosplay, celebrities
JoeFest returns with celebrities, cosplay, comics and more June 9-11.
GreenJackets’ David McCabe named Carolina League player of the week
David McCabe named Carolina League player of the week.
Augusta National’s Black Caddies focus of program at Laney Museum of Black History
A new program at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History highlights the “Black Caddies – The Men on the Bag.”
GreenJackets split May 28 doubleheader with Cannon Ballers
The Augusta GreenJackets split two with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Sunday.
Augusta area to be well-represented at Miss Georgia pageant
Three women with ties to Augusta will vie for the Miss Georgia crown.
AU researchers use grant for sickle cell studies
Two researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are co-principal investigators on a new three-year, $2.3 million grant studying a drug for a new use in combating sickle cell anemia.
Photojournalism: Flags placed to honor military
Memorial Day honors the nation’s military members who died in service to their country. Local groups marked the start of the weekend by placing flags at one local cemetery.
Business owner sees artistry in flooring
A local business owner enjoys uses his creativity when it comes to installing floors. Diamond Wood Floors recently won an award for a patterned floor.
GreenJackets over .500 for first time since April with Friday win
The Augusta GreenJackets handily defeated Kannapolis Friday at SRP Park.
Mural honors African American women educators
A mural pays tribute to six African American female educators, including Ruth Crawford, who turned 108 on May 25.
‘Golden Blocks’ sees signs of economic rejuvenation
The area historically known as Augusta’s Golden Blocks is seeing signs of economic rejuvenation.