Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Golden Harvest Food Bank called on the community May 20 to address supply challenges as TEFAP provisions fell and donations declined amid high food insecurity. Neighbors can help by donating, volunteering, or hosting food drives — crucial steps to ease local food shortages. Augusta Good News
- ➤ The Richmond County Marshal’s Office will hold a neighborhood cleanup in Spanish Trace on May 27 from 8 a.m. to noon (residents should bring gloves and wear proper clothing). WRDW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the CSRA are rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend with Augusta recording $3.93 per gallon (over a dollar above last year) while AAA reports a national average of $4.56 and nearly 40 million Americans will travel, prompting some locals to cut back on trips. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of the CSRA partners with local groups to launch Book Bash on June 13, distributing 1,500 book bags to support student literacy. The free event (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the Hub for Community Innovation will also offer family games, food, and community vendor activities. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Analysis from Unscramblerer.com (based on Google search trends between Jan. 1 and May 18) shows Georgians most often misspell 'Chihuahua' while South Carolinians err on 'quite.' The National Spelling Bee will kick off May 26, prompting locals to brush up on spelling skills. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Gordon held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Pine Tree Terrace to celebrate the new housing for soldiers and families — military leaders and residents marked the milestone at the event. FOX54
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors Hospital will host a free Stop the Bleed event on Wednesday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3651 Wheeler Road to teach lifesaving bleeding control skills that may help save lives before first responders arrive. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Men's Senior National Team (Over-40) will host a training camp in North Augusta from May 22 — 27 for the Senior World Cup, play an exhibition game against Fort Gordon Ballers FC at Lions Memorial Field on May 23 at 7 p.m., and run a youth camp May 23 — 25. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Lakeside Golf won its sixth state championship Tuesday by finishing 20 under par + beating Coffee by 18 shots as Hamilton Coleman captured the low round medal in a playoff and Richmond Academy collapsed on the final hole. WRDW
- ➤ Georgia anglers can join the Bass Slam challenge by catching at least five of the 10 black bass species before the end of 2026; participants earn certificates + decals and enter a chance to win the annual grand prize. In 2025, 68 anglers completed the challenge. WRDW
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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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Celtic Throne II - Psalter of Ireland
7-10 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying fusion of Irish dance, music, theater, and cinema showcasing the epic journey of Ollav Fola.
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