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Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jun 2025 · 2

Phil Jesse’s last day as a mail carrier was June 27 after nearly 40 years on the job.

Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.

Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year

Choice Skinner, who spent 23 years in Los Angeles before COVID forced his move back to Augusta, sees the potential for the movie making industry in Augusta.

Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas

Staci Swider has had a busy year with multiple art exhibits in the Southeast in the past 12 months.

Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release

A free listening party for Damien Sneed’s “Our Song, Our Story” will be at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5.

Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · Comments Off on Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ album to get 20th anniversary rerelease May 2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2025 · 1

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ “Naturally” will be rereleased May 2 for its 20th anniversary.

Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

Azalea Lyrrehs Lagora and Frazhier Bien Lagora are siblings who are both graduating from Augusta University’s College of Nursing.

Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

By Christopher Rickerson · 29 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Holder aims to boost Harlem baseball to third state title

Will Holder, a Harlem High School senior, hopes for a third straight baseball state title.

Brewer finds community among beer drinkers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Brewer finds community among beer drinkers

Robert Young III found a career and a community through beer.

Eric Benét flying high with own record label

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Benét flying high with own record label

Eric Benét will be at the Bell Auditorium Saturday.

Clinic focuses on young golfers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Clinic focuses on young golfers

Bank of America’s fourth annual Golf with Us Clinic was March 31 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta’s J. Hebbard Club.

North Augusta grad receives full college ride for caddie efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on North Augusta grad receives full college ride for caddie efforts

Caddying opened up new opportunities for North Augusta’s DJ Bookard.