Good morning, Augusta.

The 49th Irish American Heritage Society’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will start at 2 p.m. Tuesday on a revised route because of downtown construction.

The event begins at the James Brown Arena Parking Lot & follows routes that keep local businesses accessible and spectators safe.

Salvation Army of Augusta hosted an Easter-themed event Sunday afternoon at Posh Tots Children’s Boutique to support its campaign for a new Center of Hope that will be built on Hale Street.

The shelter, nearly 90% funded, will replace the current location on Greene Street & serve vulnerable families.

The reopening ceremony for Augusta Municipal Golf Course (The Patch) has been moved from Monday to Thursday at noon due to forecasted storms.

The course will open on April 15 after nearly a year of renovations that include a Tiger Woods-designed nine-hole short course.

Bots on Broad is a public art scavenger hunt launching on March 25 at Augusta and Co from 4 to 6 p.m.—featuring Tommy, a red robot created by artist Leonard 'Porkchop' Zimmerman in 10 downtown businesses.

Harlem High School's Bulldog Marching Band will march in New York City's 265th St. Patrick's parade today at 4:02 a.m. + join three other Georgia bands in the lineup featuring Irish-themed groups along Fifth Avenue.

The Lucy Craft Laney High School Alumni Association inducted five distinguished alumni into its Hall of Fame Saturday evening, marking a decade of the annual celebration at First Baptist Church (Augusta).

Luigi's at 590 Broad St. was cited for a mold-like substance on eggplants during a March 6–13 health inspection that showed a failing score of 86 + inspectors noted additional food safety concerns that require corrective action.

Georgia basketball is set to start its NCAA Tournament campaign on Thursday, Mar.

19 in Buffalo as the No. 8 seed faces the No. 9 seed from Saint Louis. The Bulldogs advanced with strong end-of-season wins and the winner will meet Michigan next.

UGA will face the Saint Louis Billikens in the NCAA tournament opening round while Kennesaw State plays Gonzaga on Thursday and Clemson meets Iowa on March 20 in Tampa.

Two-time major winner John-Daly will appear at Augusta's Topgolf at 437 Topgolf Way from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 9 and 10 during Masters Week, where he will hit long shots and mingle with fans at the high-tech driving range.

Anglers fished at Clarks Hill Lake this weekend in the Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s Big Bass Tour tournament, which offered hourly cash payouts and a separate contest for those 12 and under while awarding a grand prize bass boat (tournament director Scott Gordon noted the hourly format differs from traditional weigh-in events).

After a strong indoor season that saw top finishes in the Peach Belt Conference, AU track teams are gearing up for outdoor meets in Atlanta.

They will compete at the Emory Spring Break Invitational on Friday, Mar. 20 and the Yellow Jacket Invitational on Saturday, Mar. 21.

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.