Good morning, Augusta.

A local online fundraiser aims to support the family of Scott Gates (27) after his fatal New Year's Eve motorcycle crash on I-20 near Grovetown; so far, the GoFundMe campaign has raised $2,125 out of a $7,000 goal.

United Way of the CSRA is offering free help filing taxes as tax season continues.

Residents can call the organization soon to learn about available support and appointment scheduling.

The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with the Richmond County School System to hold a winter clothing drive this January — students, staff and community members can donate coats, scarves and gloves at schools and Salvation Army centers to help families stay warm.

11 GameStop stores have closed in Georgia as of Jan.

7, including the Augusta location at Southpointe Plaza (3209 Deans Bridge Rd); the closures come as gamers shift from physical discs to digital downloads while two more locations are expected to close soon.

The Augusta Museum of History held its 16th annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium to honor local heroes with the Distinguished American Award and introduced a new element to the tradition celebrating Lt. Col. Jimmie Dyess.

U-Haul data shows Georgia ranked in the top 10 states for gaining new residents in 2025, reflecting a steady in-migration trend that improved from a 2024 ranking of 15.

The state continues to attract movers as it outpaces many larger states.

Columbia County officials say the five-year widening project on Furys Ferry Road is expected to finish in six months to ease morning commutes and improve safety; crews are completing sidewalks, curb and gutter while planning further changes on Hardy McManus Road.

Georgia will equip every public school with Narcan kits & train staff to use them as part of a state initiative funded by Georgia’s Opioid Abatement Trust.

The move comes as teen overdoses involving fentanyl rise following a 20 percent drop in overdose deaths statewide between 2023 and 2024.

The HUB for Community Innovation and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University won $200,000 from the NIH Build UP Trust Challenge for COACHS, a program that builds trust with teen leaders from high schools in local counties (Richmond and McDuffie).

The win spotlights Augusta’s role in health research.

After Augusta Hooters closed on Jan.

7 at 2:00 p.m., golfer John Daly will move his Masters week fan experience to the nearby Top Dawg Tavern across the street, continuing his popular tradition.

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.

Turandot

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticketed event — Experience Puccini's final opera in a unique multimedia staging reconnecting with its storied past.