Good morning, Augusta.

Community members + local leaders met yesterday in a forum to share ideas and seek solutions for Augusta’s homeless issues.

They planned to use the discussion to guide future actions aimed at helping local residents.

Salvation Army of Augusta and Escape Outdoors are teaming up to help residents stay cool—as they plan practical support for managing heat—as hotter months approach.

On Monday, 8-year-old Camden Poole died on his birthday when a pickup truck turning left hit a car on Peach Orchard Road, and the driver, Lee E.

Jones (49) from Waynesboro, was arrested for failing to yield.

The Augusta Players will perform their first musical 'Anastasia' in their new home today — a project 80 years in the making.

Augusta University’s Military and Veteran Services earned a Military Friendly Schools Silver recognition for 2025-26 from public data and survey responses.

Director Stefane Raulerson said the office—known for quick responses and personalized guidance—will host public events next year to further support military students.

Today, the fifth installment of a series that spanned six months of gun safety investigation shows that many college students face depression and anxiety and that nearly half remain unaware of free and confidential counseling services available through SCAPS – the offices are located at Summerville near Washington Hall 108 and at the Health Sciences Campus on the second floor of the Student Center. The report also explains that these services include crisis support and community referrals to help ease academic struggles.

On May 5, SRNS Small Business Programs was honored with the 2025 Dwight D.

Eisenhower Award for Excellence in Services from the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. — the award highlights its work with small businesses that has created local and regional jobs and billions in procurement commitments.

Coheed and Cambria with Mastodon

8 PM — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices starting at $42 — Experience a night of progressive rock and metal with two iconic bands.

Augusta Anime-Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Columbia County Exhibition Center — Entry details not specified — A collector’s paradise for anime, manga, and pop culture fans featuring exhibitors and industry professionals.

AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Augusta

10 AM - 1 PM — CPR Certification Augusta — Contact for pricing — Gain essential CPR and AED skills to meet workplace requirements with same-day certification.

The Big Run Celebration

6-8 p.m. — SRP Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Global Running Day with a community of runners and walkers.

Kids Night Out at The Kroc Center

6-9 p.m. — The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta — $15 pre-registration, $20 same day — Parents can relax while kids enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities including swimming and games.

Coffee and Cars Augusta, GA

12-3 p.m. — John H. Ruffin, Jr. Courthouse — Free admission — A casual car meet for enthusiasts featuring local rides and refreshments.

Historical Marker Dedication for The Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue

2-3 p.m. — Augusta Jewish Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the new historical marker honoring the Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue with this community dedication event.