Good morning, Augusta.

United Way of the CSRA and Piedmont Augusta will host a free Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, Feb.

11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Piedmont Hospital cafeteria; the event will connect residents to local support services and offer free lunch and refreshments while supplies last.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA has transitioned its Wrightsboro Road location from a retail store to a donation center, supporting local job training and education.

The organization will open a new neighborhood store nearby in 2026, inviting community members to continue donating and shopping.

Local nonprofits are working with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office to provide warming shelter access for homeless residents amid dangerously cold weather.

Authorities pronounced 63-year-old John Sweatman dead at 4:40 p.m. Sunday near the railroad tracks by 13th Street and Walton Way during a severe winter storm; community members expressed heartfelt grief and urged more outreach to help those facing homelessness.

Air Dot Show Augusta will return to Augusta Regional Airport on April 24-25, 2027 with the Air Force Thunderbirds in flight.

Organizers said they are planning the event and will share more details as preparations continue.

AT&T & Compudopt provided 36 refurbished laptops to Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes for at-risk youth at five campuses.

The donation, part of AT&T’s initiative to boost digital access, will support education and personal growth for children in care.

Richmond County School System rescheduled public hearings on proposed school changes after weather forced delays in the original schedule.

Officials will announce a new date soon.

Three Augusta University students — Anna Carver, Avery Robinson, and Lahari Kamabathula — have been selected as legislative interns with the Georgia General Assembly this session.

They will gain hands-on experience in tasks like legislative tracking and constituent services.

After Saturday’s snow, Georgia and South Carolina crews worked Monday to salt roads, plow wet patches, and clear major routes while officials reported over 1,300 wrecks (only two were fatal) and urged drivers to be cautious of lingering black ice.

Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital announced plans to build a dedicated cardiac ICU in Augusta to provide specialized heart care for children, with construction set to start soon.

On Monday, the Planning Commission considered a proposal by Irwington LLC to rezone 3.33 acres on Weed Street for detached student housing aimed at housing 130 Augusta University students near Summerville campus + the plan includes amenities such as a gym and co-working space.

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.

Annual Augusta Home And Garden Show

Various times — James Brown Arena — $ — Explore garden inspirations and home improvement ideas at this community favorite.

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.

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.