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‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Heat of the Moment’ legends tour comes to Evans July 18

Geoff Downes was born with music in his veins. The English keyboardist and songwriter who was one of the founders of the 80s supergroup Asia, will be in Evans July 18 with a new iteration of the band.

Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Betty’s Bash brings kayak race and outdoor music

The fourth annual Betty’s Bash Paddle Race and Music Festival was held at Riverside Park in Evans Saturday.

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.

Sgt. Slaughter to return to Seventh Annual JoeFest

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Sgt. Slaughter to return to Seventh Annual JoeFest

The Seventh Annual JoeFest Toy and Comic Show is scheduled for June 21-23

Puppets reign at Le Chat Noir in June

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Puppets reign at Le Chat Noir in June

Several puppet events are scheduled at at Le Chat Noir over the next few weeks.

University of Georgia football players visit Camp Rainbow

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on University of Georgia football players visit Camp Rainbow

University of Georgia football players visited children at Camp Rainbow June 11.

Artist uses gift to connect with world

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2024 · 1

Taytem Barth has defied odds in her life and wants to bring hope to others through her art.

Acting is a family affair for cousins with Augusta ties

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Acting is a family affair for cousins with Augusta ties

Cousins Brian Howard and Mark “MV” Oliphant appeared in episodes of the third season of the Starz BMF series.

Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Dancer broke barriers, blazed trail in illustrious career

Karen Brown, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from Aquinas High School, has has an illustrious career and shows no signs of slowing down.

D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on D-Day at 80: Thomson resident took part in the invasion

Thomson’s Louis Graziano, 101, fought on D-Day, which marks its 80th anniversary June 6, 2024.

Martinez gardener gives final tour

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jun 2024 · 2

Sharyn Altman has offered tours of her extensive gardens at her Barrington home for more than two decades. On June 4, she brought the last group through.

Build the Band mixes area musicians

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2024 · Comments Off on Build the Band mixes area musicians

Build the Band is a June 14 fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.