Good morning, Augusta.

On Jan. 17, a handful of residents plunged into Burke County YMCA's 50-degree pool for its first-ever Polar Plunge—raising funds for vital local programs.

USCA and Aiken Technical College will host a series of events in January honoring Martin Luther King Jr with community talks and commemorative activities at campus and local venues.

Chick-fil-A opened its new drive-thru only restaurant along Jimmie Dyess thoroughfare at 6 a.m. today.

The experimental franchise brings a fresh option to the CSRA.

Cameron Grogan from Williams Brothers Development is proposing a 200-acre tech campus on Randall Hunt Road in McDuffie County using part of over 500 acres formerly zoned for a solar farm.

County Manager Brandon Burton said he raised concerns today about potential noise (and traffic, light, and utility impacts) before the zoning request moves forward.

The Augusta NAACP led the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade on Saturday, Jan.

17. It started at Dyess Park Community Center and moved down James Brown Boulevard into the Bethlehem neighborhood.

The Richmond County School System is hosting meetings and public hearings in the back half of January to gather community feedback on its long-range facilities master plan.

Board members, staff, and families will share their insights to help shape future school developments.

During inspections (Jan 9–16), health inspectors docked Dairy Queen on Peach Orchard Road after finding cleaning supplies stored next to food containers; they advised that such items be kept in a separate area to avoid future issues.

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.