Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Girl Scouts cookie season in Georgia nears its end as digital sales for girl delivery & rewards credit close March 13 and in-person transactions wind down March 31, giving fans one last chance to grab Thin Mints and other favorites. The Augusta Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dave’s Hot Chicken will open on March 27 in Augusta — offering locals a taste of its signature spicy fare and a new spot to gather. Augusta CEO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Augusta’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will follow a new route due to downtown construction — it will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the James Brown Arena site parking lot, with participants gathering by 1:30 p.m. The Augusta Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Regional Airport will add 13 new direct flight routes from April 6 to 13 to help serve Masters visitors. The new routes come from cities including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis and St Paul, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Raleigh and Durham. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades today for safe, patient-centered care & ranked in the top 10% nationwide, while also making the top 5% for surgical care. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cross Creek won the AAA state championship by beating Harlem 56-51 on Wednesday, Mar. 11 at Macon Coliseum; senior guard Dontrell Jackson led with 25 points and 7 rebounds as his team rallied from behind. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Augusta University’s men’s golf team finished third at the Surf Club Invitational in North Myrtle Beach, Sc after fog delayed play; freshman Josh Daniels shot a 67 and senior Bo Blanchard helped post 15 under par + the team prepares to compete in Statesboro from March 13-15. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ The Atlanta Braves launched Braves.TV, a new streaming service offering live and on-demand game coverage without local blackouts for over 140 games in 2026. Monthly subscriptions cost $19.99 + season subscriptions cost $99.99 and will be available ahead of Opening Day on March 27. WRDW
- ➤ Harlem High's boys basketball team received a big sendoff yesterday as they headed to the state championship, set to compete soon for the title. WRDW
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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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Annual Spring Luncheon Event
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Augusta Country Club — Registration required — Celebrate spring with renowned speakers and fellow garden enthusiasts at the Augusta Council of Garden Clubs' luncheon.
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Dare To Tri Sprint Triathlon
9 AM – 1 PM — Fort Gordon Indoor Swimming Pool — Check your competitive spirit with a 300m swim, 10-mile bike ride, and 5K run.
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Stand-Up Comedy by Steven Ho
8-11 p.m. — Miller Theater — $39 to $59 — Laugh out loud with former ER Technician turned comedian Steven Ho as he shares hilarious healthcare tales.
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