Good morning, Augusta.

The Patch, Augusta's municipal golf course, will reopen April 15 after nearly a year of renovation.

The revamp includes a new nine-hole short course designed by Tiger Woods + his firm, and longtime resident Dr. Gregory McCord recalled childhood memories near the Augusta Aquatics Center.

The Salvation Army of Augusta is set to break ground on a new Center of Hope and launched its public phase (Standing Together-Restoring Hope) on Wednesday to gather local support.

Augusta Regional Airport is expanding direct flight options for Masters Week, April 6–13 — Delta and American Airlines are adding routes from several major cities to ease travel for visitors and offer locals competitive fares.

Cardinal Health announced it will close its Augusta plant within months.

The move is part of a cost-saving plan and will impact local jobs — officials said details are still pending.

Royal Tea on Reynolds on Reynolds Street is now open for walk-in guests three days a week (Wed-Fri, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) after shifting from private event rentals to offering tea-themed experiences with selections from various states.

Augusta artist A.C. Daniel led a Gullah Geechee art workshop on Feb.

25 at Reese Library to show Augusta University students how to create rice mosaics that incorporate traditional elements such as blue glass bottles hung in trees. The workshop marked an educational end to Black History Month.

The Irish American Heritage Society honored former mayor and U.S. senator Patrick Walsh at Barrett Plaza as a prelude to the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday, Mar.

17. Judge Dudley Brown and Mayor Garnett Johnson reflected on his lasting impact for the city.

The new public sculpture Together We Bloom by Huelani Mei will be installed Tuesday, Mar.

24 at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Pearl Avenue & Broad Street on the Kroc Center campus. The project is funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute and backed by local arts leaders.

Butler High School culinary arts teacher Kanesha Roberts learned Friday from Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods that she is a Top 10 finalist for the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year award.

Already named Richmond County’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, Roberts now prepares for final round interviews.

I-20 near Old Vaucluse Road will see overnight lane closures next week for a bridge replacement project; westbound lanes will close at 6 p.m. on Mar.

16 and Mar. 17 while eastbound lanes will close at 6 p.m. on Mar. 18 and 7 p.m. on Mar. 19 (work may extend into the following mornings).

A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Gordon Highway and Haynes Station Drive, with work expected to start soon.

AU students gathered at a watch party that began at 2 p.m. yesterday to cheer on their women’s basketball team during the opening round of the NCAA Division 2 tournament on campus.

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.

Doing Business with Augusta Workshop

2 PM — Accelerate Augusta — Free entry — Discover opportunities and insights into doing business in Augusta, Georgia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.