Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers using Wrightsboro Road between Damascus Road and Highland Avenue should plan an alternate route for the next few weeks (detours are active). WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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 Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ 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. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ 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. WRDW
- ➤ 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. 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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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