Columns

ArtScape: The photography of Drake White and what’s happening at the Morris Museum of Art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Sep 2025 · 1

Art is always on tap in Augusta. Here’s a few happenings the first weekend of October.

Column: Inspiring Women 2025 Awards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · 2

The inaugural Inspiring Women Awards were Sept. 25.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Welcome to Jurassic Park!’

Ron Baxley Jr., welcomes readers into “Jurassic Park” in his latest column.

ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Photography exhibit marks Helene anniversary

New exhibits open this week at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and Westobou.

Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”

Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

By Christopher Rickerson · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Top 10 picks for the best high school gridiron action in 2025

Augusta Good News sportswriter Christopher Rickerson gives his top 10 must-see games this high school football season.

ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Happenings with Westobou, 4P Studios, Sacred Heart and AbstrACTION Art Group

A few arts events over the next couple of weeks.

Column: Letters led Ramblin’ Rhodes to Hulk Hogan

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2025 · 2

Don Rhodes would’ve had a witty column about his memories of Augusta native Hulk Hogan. Instead, Rhodes left a trail of memories.

ArtScape: Fun at the Augusta Poster Show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Fun at the Augusta Poster Show

Highlights from Friday’s VIP reception at the Augusta Poster Show.

ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Poster Show, A Thousand Words

The Augusta Poster Show and “A Thousand Words” are highlighted in this ArtScape column.

Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Sacred Heart, Queen and candlelight

Candlelight concerts put Sacred Heart in a different light.

Aiken County students can be Fit 4 School at July 19 event

By Staff Report · 10 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken County students can be Fit 4 School at July 19 event

Aiken County students of all ages can get a jump start on the new school year at
the Family Y in Graniteville on July 19.

ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025

This ArtScape column focuses on Porter Fleming winners, a Georgia Author of the Year finalists plus new releases by mother-son duo, Shonta Bradley, and her son, Caleb, as well as Augusta Good News columnist Ron Baxley Jr.

Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 06 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: The Center for Puppetry Arts is pot of gold at the end of ‘Rainbow Connection’

Ron Baxley Jr. describes the GenX wonder of visiting Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.