Augusta
Morning News
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community partners in the CSRA are helping families manage rising winter heating costs as temperatures drop, offering support and guidance for affordable heating options this season. WRDW
- ➤ On Thursday, a Martinez resident won $14,406 by playing Double Win Quick Win on a mobile app in Martinez. Lottery proceeds support education. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After serving over 20 years in the military, veteran Judy Mitchell now runs Diamond Cuisine at 718 Broad Street, where the restaurant opens daily at 5 a.m. to offer the community a taste of her lifelong passion for cooking. WRDW
- ➤ State Farm reported that frozen pipes and water damage claims cost over $16.2 million in the state from 2024 to June 2025. The company advised local homeowners to insulate exposed pipes and seal air leaks to avoid expensive repairs. Augusta CEO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announced on Jan. 29 their intent to merge into a single performing arts organization — a plan that aims to strengthen local cultural offerings while the boards begin a national search for a new CEO. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cedar Ridge Elementary in Grovetown evacuated its campus after a rancid eucalyptus oil smell spread through the cafeteria on Thursday. Fire and hazmat crews tracked the odor, and 14 students and staff were taken by ambulance to Wellstar MCG before classes resumed on Friday. WRDW
- ➤ SOAR Academy held a soft opening on Friday, Jan. 30 — a preview of planned renovations to update the campus and improve student spaces. WRDW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As winter storm warnings expand across Georgia, crews and residents are salting roads and driveways to reduce ice formation — experts advise mixing salt with water to create a brine that lowers the freezing point. Hardware stores offer rock salt and safer alternatives for under $20. The Augusta Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews de+iced interstates including I+20, I+520, and I+16 early Friday with brine to lower ice risk ahead of weekend snow; state routes south of I+20 will be treated after interstates. In Columbia County, local teams worked with the sheriff’s office to monitor conditions. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Georgia Health Initiative launched the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank to join health experts, researchers, and community organizations in a coordinated effort to improve maternal outcomes statewide. Its new website MaternalVitalityGa.org offers guidance on trauma-informed care, workforce development, and funding alignment. Augusta CEO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Churchill Stateside Group closed a $14M FHA/HUD permanent loan for the new 200-unit Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Augusta. The financing supports affordable housing for families earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income + includes 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior shortstop Nolan Turner was named to the Peach Belt Conference Preseason All-Conference Team after a strong 2025 season, and Augusta baseball opened its season yesterday at home against St- Leo. Turner said he hopes to lead the team to a conference title as he works hard every day. The Bell Ringer
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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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C&G at Fat Tuesday Food and Music Fest
1-8 p.m. — Evans Towne Center Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant rhythms and flavors of the Big Easy with live music and delicious food.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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