Augusta
Morning News
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Georgia Lottery win from Andy Food Mart brought $10,000 to a local resident on March 12, and another ticket purchased at J and J Grocer in Sylvester won $410,742 on March 13, marking multiple big wins this week. WRDW
- ➤ Local businesses are preparing for today's St. Patrick's Day parade with vendor displays and themed promotions along city streets (safety protocols are in place for the event). WRDW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ KPR U.S., located at 1430 Marvin Griffin Rd, announced a permanent shutdown that will phase out 213 jobs from May 15 until it fully closes around Sept. 30. The company will offer a job fair & outplacement seminar with severance and COBRA subsidy for affected employees. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helms College will open new HVAC training labs on Wednesday, March 18 at its Augusta School of Trades, hosting a ribbon cutting & student mural dedication to boost skilled trade training. Leaders, educators, and workforce partners will tour the labs and attend a reception at Edgar’s Bakehouse. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several education bills aligned with GaDOE priorities passed one chamber last week and now move to the next for debate before the session ends this spring. The measures support teachers with benefits like extra sick days and return-to-work while boosting early literacy and fine arts courses. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Farmers, ranchers, and foresters affected by Hurricane Helene can now apply for agricultural relief; applications are available at local offices plus online following state guidelines. WRDW
- ➤ Georgia taxpayers will receive $250 for individuals and $500 for married couples following a unanimous Senate vote on Monday using funds from a $14 billion surplus. Rebate checks or direct deposits are set for those who filed returns and paid taxes in 2024 and 2025. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DCG celebrated one year of providing free dental screenings with Project Refresh — a monthly outreach at May Park that has grown with rising attendance and support including Augusta Transit shuttles. Students and faculty continue to serve the community with essential care and oral health education. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia women’s basketball will face a 10-seeded First Four winner in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City (game set in Sacramento Regional 4). The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta National released a 90-second promotional video titled 'It never gets old' set to James Brown's 'Get on the Good Foot' as a countdown to the 90th Masters Tournament (April 9-12). The Augusta Chronicle
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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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