Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Black Farm Street Inc. will host the groundbreaking for Allen Homes Community Garden at 516 Hines St. on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. The project, designed with resident input, aims to boost food access & community space. Augusta Good News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Officials in Augusta announced that work on Broad Street will speed up to reduce delays and lower costs; the updated schedule is set to begin soon to improve traffic flow and support local commerce. Augusta CEO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite a looming winter storm and dropping temperatures, over 100 collectors attended the second annual vinyl record fair at Westobou Gallery on Jan. 24 on Broad St — the event featured 10 vendors, live DJs and a display of cyanotype prints by Erin Tallent. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AU English professor Blaire Zeiders received a grant to fund archival trips for her book on King Arthur texts (examining religious and national identity) and plans to complete it in 2027. The RSCA funding supports her research on rare manuscripts and helps keep the project on track. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ Twelve WORC grant recipients and 14 educators recently toured SRS Manufacturing Technology Center where they learned about advanced nuclear machining and apprenticeship opportunities provided through DOE funding — a visit that showcased local workforce training paths led by SRNS Education Outreach Programs. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews completed last-minute salting of bridges & major roads Saturday while emergency management urged residents to prepare home essentials amid a looming winter storm. Augusta Transit will run rides to shelters today from 5 to 9 p.m. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Student Health Services relocated to suite 1500 in the Health Sciences Building on Friday, Jan. 9, and hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by university leaders, staff and students. A campus mural competition awarded undergraduate entrants prizes of $500, $250 and $125, inviting visitors to explore the new clinic’s services. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 24, the Bulldogs played Texas at the Moody Center in Austin during SEC play. The team, coming off a win at Missouri, aimed to claim a rare third conference road victory while coach Mike White highlighted guard Smurf Millender’s clutch performance + leadership. The Augusta Chronicle
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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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