Augusta
Morning News
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Clean City organizes teams—sometimes as small as 2 or as large as 20—to clean local streets during the holiday week, ensuring our community stays neat. Volunteers work each week to keep our environment inviting for all. WRDW
- ➤ The YMCA in Augusta is seeing its annual New Year fitness rush with a 40% traffic increase from December to January. In celebration of its 175th anniversary, the club is offering new memberships at a $1.75 joining fee through Jan. 15. WRDW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family of six lost their home in a fire early Thursday on Princess Court near Gordon Highway — local teacher Cinney Patterson led the community in donating clothes and toys at Broadway Baptist Church on Barton Chapel Road Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Express TCG opened its second store at 710 Point Bluff Parkway in Harlem to offer a community space for in-person gaming and collectible enthusiasts. The venue hosts nightly events including Magic, Pokemon & regional championships and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta Museum of History has announced its 2026 Brown Bag History Lecture Series & will host monthly talks featuring local families and the history that shaped our community. The Augusta Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new state law that took effect at the start of the year allows homeowners to open tax free catastrophe savings accounts to cover repairs after a declared emergency. Residents may save up to $25,000 per year or up to $250,000 if they lack insurance. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The first two babies of 2026 were born at local hospitals, with Zerah Basisi arriving early Thursday at Wellstar MCG Health & receiving a gift basket while Azeyah Romer was born early Friday at Piedmont Hospital to parents from Grovetown. The Augusta Chronicle
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KPOP WARRIORS Live Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Columbia County Exhibition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a world-class show full of K-Pop music, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes.
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K-POP GOLDEN SHOW
3-7 p.m. — Warren Road Community Center — Family-friendly event — Dance and sing along to your favorite K-Pop hits and enjoy dazzling performances.
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Winter Blast Pickleball Tournament
All day — Dink'd Pickleball — Entry fee varies — Engage in thrilling matches at this exciting tournament in Augusta.
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Winter Blast Pickleball Tournament
Jan 23-25 — Dink'd Pickleball — Entry fee required — Compete in a thrilling pickleball tournament in Augusta's premier indoor facility.
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Kerwin Claiborne Live Comedy Show
10:00 – 11:30 PM — The Scene Nightclub — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with the hilarious Kerwin Claiborne performing live.
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