Augusta
Morning News
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 16, Pine Needle Garden Club, Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Pendleton King Park Foundation unveiled a Blue Star Marker at Pendleton King Park on Armed Forces Day to honor WWI veteran John Pendleton King II. The marker stands near an M48 tank honoring 10th Armored Division veterans. Augusta Good News
- ➤ The Augusta Memorial Day 5k will be held next Monday, May 25 at Lake Olmstead to honor fallen military service members by inviting local runners to join a commemorative run (organizers stress movement and remembrance). The Augusta Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vaucluse Road bridge replacement in Aiken County is nearing completion — it will soon reopen to restore safe travel for local motorists. FOX54
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ H & A Development has proposed rezoning 55 acres along Peach Orchard Road for 172 new single-family lots, with plans that include two public access points; the Augusta Planning Commission will review the request on June 1. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scottie Scheffler missed key putts on Sunday at Aronimink Golf Club and tied for 14th at the PGA Championship+ he now prepares for a U.S. Open bid next month while Alex Smalley and Matti Schmid earned Masters invitations after finishing in the top five. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The annual NOT’Lanta Open pickleball tournament (May 15-17) drew 236 players from Georgia and the Carolinas at Montclair Park, with women’s and men’s doubles held on May 17. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Joe Olsavsky broke a late tie with his first home run on May 17, sparking a three-run seventh that gave the GreenJackets a 7-4 win over the Pelicans. Augusta improved to a 21-18 record as the team continues its series against Myrtle Beach. Augusta Good News
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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Wild Woods 26: Through the Looking Glass
6 p.m. — Back To Nature Garden Center — $25, kids under 12 free — Experience camping, live music, and nature workshops under the stars at this unique festival.
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off Screening
2-4 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free tickets — Enjoy a classic film in a historic venue as part of the community celebration.
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