Columns

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Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2025 · 0

The first ArtScape column of 2025 highlights four books written by local authors – Cecelia Butler Johnson, Dana Harris, Aaron Kinzer and Justin Harsey.

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Naked Epicurean: Low and slow is the way to go

By Ann Beth Strelec · 02 Jan 2025 · 0

On a chilly day, a warm hearty soup hits the right spot.

A look back at 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Dec 2024 · 0

A look back at the top stories of 2024.

ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Albertin talks Okefenokee photos Dec. 21 at CANDL

Mark Albertin’s exhibition at CANDL Fine Art, Sacred Heart’s next show features four artists and Internationl Fish Art contest are included in the latest ArtScape column.

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Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: The longest night service offers hope to those who grieve

A longest night service will be at St. Augustine of Canterbury at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Thanks for the memories, James Brown Arena

As demolition continues on the James Brown Arena, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reflects on her memories of the arena. What are yours?

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Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

By Ann Beth Strelec · 06 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Naked Epicurean: Jingle and mingle holiday party menu

Naked Epicurean offers up delectable recipes for your holiday party in this column.

Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’

Aquinas coach James Leonard won his 100th career game Thursday.

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Guest Column: Practice feeling like you are on the other side of this

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: Practice feeling like you are on the other side of this

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fifth and final column in a series in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

By Special To Augusta Good News · 14 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: Taking action — small steps towards big changes

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the fourth in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Column: Never say never – covering a hurricane

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · 1

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett writes about doing something she never thought she’d do – cover a hurricane.

Guest column: The power of honoring your struggles

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest column: The power of honoring your struggles

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the third in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: How to find light even in the darkest of times

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the second in a series of columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Guest Column: When no one else understands, start here

Tara Simkins is a lawyer turned life coach, facilitator and childhood cancer philanthropist. This is the first of several columns in which she shares some of the tools she developed when dealing with her son’s cancer journey. She hopes that they might help others coping with the mental and emotional aftermath of Hurricane Helene.