Good morning, Augusta.

A two-day turkey hunt at SRS gave 15 disabled hunters and escorts a unique chance to harvest a turkey and build lasting memories.

The event was held by the U.S. Forest Service + local partners in the Site’s 90,000-acre woodlands and supported wild turkey research.

On Monday, the Augusta Mini Theatre held a ceremony at the Carrie J.

Mays Center to honor mortician Carrie J. Mays and remember those affected by the 1970 riots. The event marked the 56th anniversary and provided a reflective moment for the community.

The inaugural Augusta Music & Songwriter Festival is set to take place May 15–16 at Augusta Common, offering live music performances, artist workshops, and meet-and-greet sessions with emerging and established talent.

Friday evening launches the festival and Saturday features headliner Big K.R.I.T.

Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation on May 11 that creates the DREAMS Scholarship to give low-income college students up to $3,000 per year starting next fall — recipients must work or volunteer part-time and can receive aid for up to eight semesters at public colleges.

At three commencement ceremonies on May 7 and May 8, Brig.

Gen. Middleton urged graduates to work to be better each day, noting that strong education builds a bright future. The events featured a range of speakers including Christine Crawford (podcast host).

Today, State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 316 AP Honor Schools from 110 school districts as recipients for 2026, recognizing eight AP categories that measure student success in advanced coursework.

The program (started in 2008) aims to provide Georgia students with college-level learning opportunities.

Georgia guidelines advise that children under eight should not be left home alone, those aged 9-12 may be unsupervised for less than two hours, and teens 13 or older may care for younger siblings up to 12 hours; parents are urged to consider each child's maturity for safe summer supervision.

Augusta University named Brent McMillian as its new Director of Athletics; he will start on June 8 with 13 years of experience from roles including Lipscomb University (the local Greenbrier High graduate helped boost ticket sales and sponsorships).

Augusta Utilities is teaming with QTS on a new $2 billion data center near Fort Gordon that will use treated wastewater for cooling + help ease the city’s discharge limits.

A community meeting to discuss the project is expected in June.

Augusta Recreation and Parks will hold a public meeting at Warren Road Community Center (300 Warren Road) on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. to gather resident input on improving the facility's park and community spaces.

Dinosaur Adventure

3:30 AM – 1 PM — Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center — Check website for costs — Families can experience an exciting dinosaur-themed adventure at this local favorite.

Mamma Mia! Movie Screening

2-4 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free entry — Enjoy a nostalgic screening of Mamma Mia! as part of the Movies at the Miller series.

IdleWild Style Augusta II

8 PM-12 AM — Central Station Event Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a vibrant night with live music from Kydd Joe and exciting choreography.

An Unforgettable Night of R&B Royalty

7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of classic R&B with Grammy winner Regina Belle and Keith Washington.

"Weird Al" Yankovic Live in Concert

"Weird Al" Yankovic — 7:30-9 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the quirky humor and parodies of the legendary comedic musician.

Tom Papa's Grateful Bread Tour

7-10 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Catch comedian Tom Papa as he brings laughs and stories from his 25-year career in stand-up.