Lifestyles

Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Song encourages people to ‘Keep On Going’

Brandon Fields wants to encourage people with a new song.

Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Engineer’s love of building inspires works of art

Mark Lorah’s love of LEGO and his job go hand-in-hand. The structural engineer creates architectural master works using the plastic building blocks.

New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on New mural transforms North Augusta Greeneway tunnel

Artist Jason Craig has painted many murals in the area, but his latest was a new experience.

Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Groundbreaking for new arena held June 25

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Augusta’s new arena on June 25.

‘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.