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Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Nov 2024 · 0

Historian Corey Rogers is the director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Blanket program thrives under director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Nov 2024 · 1

Christine Newby has coordinated volunteers who’ve made thousands of blankets for area children.

Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2024 · 0

Don Belisle’s weapon against cancer is his bicycle.

Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · 0

Augusta native Maurice Johnson has a lead role in the new CBS soap called “Beyond the Gates.”

Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Nov 2024 · 0

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

After ‘very busy’ week, Georgia Power customer service rep says ‘I do’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2024 · 4

Patrice and Kendrick Eubanks had been planning their Sacred Heart Cultural Center wedding for about two years.

Lakeside grad starts women’s hockey team at Georgia Southern

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2024 · 1

Lena Whitwell started a hockey team at Georgia Southern University.

Fort Eisenhower ceremony honors POW/MIA

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower ceremony honors POW/MIA

Fort Eisenhower held its annual POW/MIA ceremony Friday.

Spoken word artist uses genre to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Tamell “Big” Bailey is a multi-genre artist.

Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.

In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In The Zone With: Beau Polcha

Beau Polcha, an Augusta Prep junior, scored a school record of six touchdowns on Aug. 30.

Arts council director reflects on 27-year career

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Sep 2024 · 2

Brenda Durant plans to retire in October after 27 years as executive director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.

Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken native to compete in Paris 2024 Paralympics

Ellen Geddes will compete in her second Paralympics in wheelchair fencing. The events are scheduled for Sept. 4-7.