Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Ryan Clark Scholarship will host its 6th Annual Run for Ryan 5K run and walk on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Lakeside High School to honor Ryan Clark, a Lakeside graduate killed in the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, while supporting local scholarships. The Augusta Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gerald Jones Honda is featured as a standout local business in the Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards + the long-established dealership is noted for quality service and customer care. Community members can nominate their favorites online with voting beginning in April. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta University community gathered Saturday night at Christenberry’s North Mezzanine for a homecoming celebration that featured senior night for the basketball teams and the announcement of the homecoming king and queen. WRDW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local interior designer Michael Siewert offers remodeling tips for older family members by recommending uniform hard flooring and low nap rugs to ease mobility. His ideas come after he helped redesign his father's home following a fall and are featured on his lifestyles show on WRDW. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Augusta girls basketball beat Lower Richland in the SCHSL Class 4A playoffs and advanced to the next round — the team showed strong teamwork in a well-contested game. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Georgia basketball players Justin Abson and Jeremiah Wilkinson spoke with reporters after their team won 91-80 over Texas on Saturday, Feb. 21. They highlighted key plays that spurred the victory. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta University celebrated senior night with a 91-71 win over Middle Georgia at Christenberry Fieldhouse. Senior Evan Joyner was honored before the game while Tobias Prall led with 21 points as the Jaguars prepare to host North Georgia on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Bell Ringer
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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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Independent Hustler Awards Show
7-11 PM — Jammin Moments — Ticket sales for the public — Celebrate the achievements of local entrepreneurs and artists at this annual awards show.
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An Evening of Soul with Raheem DeVaughn
3:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — $64.15 to $106.15 — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated Raheem DeVaughn and Eric Roberson in a night of R&B music.
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2026 Augusta-Aiken Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
10 AM - 6 PM — Julian Smith Casino — Under 12 free with paid adult — Discover gems, minerals, and fossils along with exciting activities and demonstrations.
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Fifth Annual Run the Runway 5K
8-11 a.m. — Augusta Regional Airport — $12-$30 — Experience a unique running event on an airport runway while supporting a local nonprofit for veterans.
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Robert Earl Keen Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience the musical journey of Robert Earl Keen as he continues to inspire with his storytelling and melodies.
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Doing Business with Augusta Workshop
2 PM — Accelerate Augusta — Free entry — Discover opportunities and insights into doing business in Augusta, Georgia.
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I-20 Highways Basketball Tournament
All day — Riverview Park Activities Center — Entry fee varies — Compete in a thrilling weekend of grassroots basketball with top AAU programs from the region.
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Board Game Night with Cardboard Castle
5-9 p.m. — Savannah River Brewing Co. — 15% off draft beer for steinclub members and more — Enjoy a fun evening filled with games from the local store.
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