Good morning, Augusta.

Drivers using Wrightsboro Road between Damascus Road and Highland Avenue should plan an alternate route for the next few weeks (detours are active).

The locally owned Fan Zone in Evans is closing after more than three years due to economic challenges — rising NIL fees and damage from Hurricane Helene — as it holds a going-out sale with discounts up to 80% off at 4460 Washington Road, Suite 14.

The new Chick-fil-A at 4329 Belair Frontage Rd in Columbia County opens today with a drive-thru + walk-up window for carry-out.

The restaurant will donate $25,000 to Feeding America to benefit Golden Harvest Food Bank and offer a free entree to diners in cow attire.

Richmond County school leaders hold public sessions today at T.W.

Josey to consider consolidating schools and transforming the campus into a career academy. Alumni oppose a name change while district policy mandates a naming committee if the plan is approved Feb. 10.

The Columbia County Planning Commission is hearing public input today on two proposed data centers - the Byrd Farm and Pumpkin Center projects in the Greenpoint neighborhood, where residents expected nearby shopping and restaurants.

Locals worry the change could lower property values.

Kaiser Permanente reached a $46 million settlement in a privacy case on Jan.

14, and members who used its website or mobile app from Nov. 2017 to May 2024, including those in Georgia, must file a claim online by March 12 to receive compensation.

A new mobile health clinic will serve rural communities across 13 counties with a rotating weekly schedule, officials said.

The unit will start offering services soon.

Since early October, Georgia officials have noted more than 2,100 flu-related hospitalizations and 46 deaths amid a surge linked to an H3N2 virus - dubbed the super flu - that causes severe symptoms.

The CDC urges residents to get vaccinated and follow basic prevention measures.

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.

Ray J Concert

8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of music with Ray J and special guests.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen

6:30-7:29 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic music of Queen illuminated by candlelight in a stunning venue.