Augusta
Morning News
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fitten Street Cemetery in Augusta received a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Tree Council to reforest and clean up damage from Hurricane Helene in Sept. 2024. The matching grant now requires raising an extra $5,000, plus it marks the start of a broader effort to restore the local tree canopy. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angie Hood left her sales career to open Angie’s Kitchen on Washington Road in Martinez, where she serves daily specials and caters large events with creative dishes like smash burgers and take-and-bake casseroles. She plans to add breakfast sandwiches soon. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Tech awarded its Chemical Technology Advisory Board the Advisory Board of the Year Award on Jan. 27 at First Baptist Church. The honor recognizes the board for updating curriculum, supporting scholarships, and building programs, and it will be showcased at next year's Advisory Boards Breakfast. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Three Richmond County magnet schools—A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering, C.T. Walker Traditional, and Davidson Fine Arts—received a National Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America and will be honored at the National Conference in San Diego from Apr. 14-17. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Regular Social Security checks were paid on Feb. 3, and upcoming payments are set for Feb. 11, Feb. 18 or Feb. 25 based on birthdates, while SSI funds shifted to Jan. 30 (because Feb. 1 fell on a weekend) and March funds will be issued on Feb. 27. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta's EMA Director, Kymber Keaton shared her insights on local emergency management in a full interview published Feb. 3. The discussion outlined plans to bolster community safety and preparedness. WRDW
- ➤ The Commission heard from QTS about a planned data center in Hayne’s Station that raised concerns over water use, noise, and diesel fumes. The company will hire locally, and a community meeting is set for Feb. 11 at Bel Air Elementary School — where residents can learn more. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHOG has expanded its pediatric intensive care unit + behavioral health services to serve more children and families in Augusta, offering improved care options today. WRDW
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 29 new measles cases since Friday, including one in Sumter County where the infected person visited a restaurant and stores. Officials urge getting vaccinated to curb further spread. WRDW
- ➤ VA Augusta Health Care System dedicated its new standalone Women Veterans Health Clinic on Feb. 2 at 820 Sebastian Way on the 8th Floor of Building 1, following its late-2025 opening. The clinic now offers women Veterans primary care, screenings, and reproductive health counseling. Augusta Good News
- ➤ This February the Georgia Dental Association is mobilizing member dentists statewide for Children's Dental Health Month by offering free screenings, dental resources, and oral health education to local children. The event (supported by the GDA Foundation for Oral Health) aims to help families build healthy habits. Augusta CEO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ If you updated to iOS 26 and find it distracting, What the Tech explains how to reduce the Liquid Glass effect and adjust search navigation in settings. The guide details steps (reduce transparency, motion, and adjust Safari layout) to help users make their iPhone feel more familiar. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia basketball will try to break its three-game losing streak at LSU on Saturday, Feb. 7, as bracketology projects them with seeds of 9 or 10 for March Madness. The Augusta Chronicle
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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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You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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