Good morning, Augusta.

Bridge Builder Communities is building a 25-home tiny home community for young adults aging out of foster care on 1100 Merry Street.

The project ($5 million) will include counseling, workforce initiatives, and life skills training and is expected to complete by spring.

Camp Tanglewood is recovering from Hurricane Helene's damage — the camp lost hundreds of trees and several cabins were affected — and rebuilding will start in January with plans to be ready for summer camp in June.

Renovations continue at a D’Antignac Street home being turned into a Veterans’ Villa (designed to house up to 10 veterans with full support services) under project leader Arlean Edwards, who expects the work to finish in the next three months and is calling for more volunteers.

Buddhist monks resumed the final leg of their walk on Jan.6 from Tignall to Lincolnton, stopping for lunch at Bethany Independent Methodist Church before planning to cross the Savannah River Bridge into South Carolina.

The Salvation Army of Augusta is teaming with Richmond County schools for a winter clothing drive that collects new or gently used coats, hats, jackets, scarves, mittens and gloves.

Donations may be dropped off at any Salvation Army location or school.

Black Cat Picture Show at Le Chat Noir in Augusta is celebrating its 12th year by showcasing international independent films and drawing entries from 19 countries.

Film submissions are accepted until May 24 to boost the local film scene.

Paine College President Dr. Lester A.

McCorn will be inducted into Morehouse College’s International Hall of Honor on Jan. 25 — a ceremony recognizing his leadership in higher education.

Augusta Utilities will begin scheduled maintenance on seven miles of the canal from the Savannah Rapids Pavilion headgates to 13th Street starting January 11 — crews will drain the waterway for cleaning and repairs, and some trail areas will be closed as weather permits.

Augusta Utilities will drain a seven-mile section of the canal from the Savannah Rapids Pavilion headgates to 13th Street starting Jan.

11 for routine cleaning and debris removal+ nearby towpaths and the Lake Olmstead trailhead bridge may close temporarily as work continues for several weeks.

After enhanced ACA subsidies ended on Dec.

31, many locals face much higher health insurance premiums and must act by Jan. 15 to secure affordable coverage (some plan to explore catastrophic options).

A tiny home community project is taking shape in Augusta after long planning, and local officials say construction may begin soon.

Additional details on the timeline will be shared in upcoming announcements.

The Masters announced that the four-day badge price will jump to $525 for the tournament set for April 9-12, marking the first time the cost exceeds $500—a $75 increase from last year's rate.

Residents can vote for Augusta’s Athlete of the Week, honoring standout high school basketball players from Dec.

28 to Jan. 4 & the poll remains open until Sunday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m.; future nominations can be submitted by contacting sports reporter Dhani Joseph.

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.

Marty Stuart & Molly Tuttle Concert

7-10 p.m. — William B. Bell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience great country music from legends of the genre.