Columns

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.

Column: The day I met my neighbors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2024 · 1

Charmain Z. Brackett writes about meeting her neighbors amid the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

ArtScape: Area authors publish new works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2024 · 1

Tarika Holland, John “Stoney” Cannon and Eva Creel have authored new books, while Baillie Conway illustrated one.

Column: Pigskin picks for the 2024 high school season

By Christopher Rickerson · 05 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Pigskin picks for the 2024 high school season

Sportswriter Christopher Rickerson looks at his Top 10 matchups for the upcoming season.

ArtScape: New August exhibitions at Gertrude Herbert and CANDL

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: New August exhibitions at Gertrude Herbert and CANDL

A peek at Heather Rene Dunaway’s latest exhibit as well as Andrew Swift’s debut exhibition.

ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Augustans on canvas, Westobou wrap planned for First Friday and more

Art exhibitions, receptions and fun things are planned in the arts community this weekend and beyond. Here’s a sample of activities.

Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Candlelight concerts at Sacred Heart

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett recently attended a Candlelight Concert at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

Column: Paddling the Serene18 — The Dam Route

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Column: Paddling the Serene18 — The Dam Route

The Serene18 Paddle Trail highlights the waterways in Columbia County.

The Weekender: Jekyll Island

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on The Weekender: Jekyll Island

The Weekender makes a trip to Jekyll Island.

ArtScape: I love Augusta’s art community

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2024 · 1

Charmain Z. Brackett highlights Thursday’s Greater Augusta Arts Council Awards.

ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Musicians with Augusta ties to perform at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry this week

In her arts column, Charmain Brackett highlights the accomplishments of two musicians with Augusta ties – Damien Sneed and Terri Gibbs.

About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

By Francie Klopotic · 25 May 2024 · Comments Off on About Town with Francie: Impulse Ride at Amp the Alley

Columnist Francie Klopotic with her husband Dean took in a night of music at Amp the Alley Thursday.

ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: Historic photography and contemporary lyrics inspire local artist

Syd Padgett is working on an upcoming exhibition in Atlanta using tintype images.

Cynthia Taylor column: The Northern Lights point to something good

By The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor · 12 May 2024 · 1

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Taylor muses about the appearance of the Northern Lights and the goodness of God in her latest column.