Good morning, Augusta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Blast Pickleball Tournament

All day — Dink'd Pickleball — Entry fee varies — Engage in thrilling matches at this exciting tournament in Augusta.

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.

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.