Augusta
Morning News
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts gathered to reopen Camp Tanglewood Trail today after Helene; three local girls added new markers (and a map) to boost trail safety for visitors. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ On Jan. 10, local Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie season at Camp Tanglewood where residents sampled favorites and a new Exploremores cookie. Cookie sales will run through March 8 to support girls' learning and teamwork. Augusta Good News
- ➤ The Camp Tanglewood trail reopened Saturday in Grovetown after Hurricane Helene damaged the site — three local Girl Scouts updated the map and signs as part of their Silver Award project. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Due to founder Tyrone Butler’s illness, Augusta Mini Theatre postponed performances on Jan. 17 and 18 while holding the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16. Ticket holders for the rescheduled shows will be contacted with further details. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Columbia County announced its school-level spelling bee winners and alternates ahead of the district competition on Thursday, Jan. 22—students named will compete to represent their schools. The Augusta Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Georgia researchers found that extreme heat makes monarch butterflies more vulnerable to a parasite that weakens milkweed’s protective effects. The study shows infection rates have more than tripled over two decades & researchers will continue examining how rising temperatures are hurting butterfly health. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recent health inspection conducted Jan. 2–9 rated Five Guys at 84 — officials noted lapses in handwashing and food safety protocols. The restaurant must address these issues to boost its score. 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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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.
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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.
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He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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