Augusta
Morning News
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local phone carriers are preparing for a potential ice storm by testing backup batteries, fueling generators, and staging emergency equipment to support connectivity. AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile plan to boost network capacity + advise residents to conserve battery power if outages occur. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Twin sisters from a local business family opened a second High Cotton boutique in Aiken in 2024 near Belk in the New Aiken Shopping Center; the store features added men’s and kids’ sections (and will host a Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.) WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The district’s spelling bee was held last Thursday at Greenbrier Middle School, where 7th grader Sreeya Lakkimesetti from Stallings Island Middle School won by correctly spelling 'concerto.' Sreeya will represent the district at the Region 7 Spelling Bee on Feb. 28 at Clarke Middle School in Athens. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta Technical College received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation to expand its Empowering Futures Through Job Training program, which will offer five free boot camps to 50 participants. The initiative partners with The Salvation Army to provide career assessments, resume + interview preparation and job placement assistance. WRDW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia officials updated winter storm safety measures yesterday as the storm system moves toward the region. They detailed steps to secure roads and services (for instance, de-icing operations) and urged locals to follow guidance. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Utilities will partially refill the canal this weekend due to forecasted severe weather this week; residents are urged to avoid the area as water levels will fluctuate for safety. City of Augusta
- ➤ Georgia Power warned residents on Friday about scammers falsely claiming to represent the company ahead of weekend weather and advised them to verify calls and website alerts + urged caution when contacted for payments. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials urge residents to use generators only outside and keep space heaters safely on flat surfaces to avoid fire risks and carbon monoxide poisoning—advice that also calls for battery-backup alarms and keeping generators far from windows and doors. WRDW
- ➤ An ice storm is set to hit soon and locals are stocking up on essentials as safety experts share tips to avoid hazards. Families are advised to avoid measures such as pouring hot water on windshields and using gas ovens for heat - expert guidance emphasizes safer methods. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Student Health Services moved to the Health Sciences Building suite 1500 after a Jan. 9 ribbon cutting marked its shift from Pavilion II (a move prompted by new research building plans). The center now offers in-person and telehealth care, including mental health and STI testing, for students. The Bell Ringer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Augusta residents can prepare for outages by building a tech emergency kit following tips from local sources. The guide recommends portable power stations+TV antennas, charging spare devices, and marking a storage spot to keep communication lines open. WRDW
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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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Annual Augusta Home And Garden Show
Various times — James Brown Arena — $ — Explore garden inspirations and home improvement ideas at this community favorite.
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Maddox Batson Concert
8-10 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket info not provided — Experience the insightful melodies of 15-year-old songwriter Maddox Batson, known for his poignant covers.
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