Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta Chronicle released its top photos of May, capturing local moments from the Workers Over Billionaires rally and the GreenJackets Star Wars night at SRP Park (showcasing events from arena construction to graduations) as diverse celebrations marked the month. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Volunteers gathered Saturday to clean up a local neighborhood on Wheeless Road + Dorn Road in Augusta, picking up at least 30 bags of trash while organizers served snacks and Jeremiah Atkinson encouraged residents to help by picking up one piece of litter daily. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 30, filmmakers and supporters gathered at First Presbyterian Church for the red carpet premiere of the documentary 'Seasons of Drought'—focused on local homelessness—while musicians played at a reception. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University women’s basketball announced summer camps. Skills Camps occur June 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 8 through 18, and Elite Camps occur Aug. 22 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for high school players & rising freshmen; registration is open. The Augusta Press
- ➤ On May 21, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions awarded nearly 110 educators $75,000 in STEM grants at its Innovative Teaching Mini Grants reception. Company President (Jeff Griffin) presented a $1,000 grant to Belair Elementary’s Tatyana Whitfield for her systems experiment. The Augusta Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) advises residents to be GatorWise as summer nears, recommending a safe distance from alligators (and to avoid feeding them) while enjoying local waterways. Augusta Good News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local organizations hosted a community health and wellness fair where families accessed free health care resources and donated medical supplies (aimed at helping underinsured residents) and enjoyed live music, food giveaways, and fun games. WRDW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Interior designer Michael Siewert in Augusta offers practical wall art tips to help homeowners create inviting spaces by grouping similar art and keeping some walls blank, and he shares these ideas on his WRDW lifestyle show (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons). The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta GreenJackets beat Kannapolis 8+0 on Friday, May 29 as Tanner Smith hit a three-run homer and relief pitcher Landon Beidelschies earned his second win to secure a three-game winning streak. Augusta Good News
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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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Nike Boys Basketball Camp at Fox Creek High School
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Fox Creek High School — $329 for four days — Enhance basketball skills while having fun under expert coaching.
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Rebound Fitness Class
9:15-10:00 a.m. — Warren Sports & Fitness — No-show fee applies — Get fit with a ladies-only workout that energizes and empowers.
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Build The Band
7-10 p.m. — Miller Theater — $34.65 to $84.65 — Experience a showdown of musical talent as local bands compete for charity in an exciting live event.
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Tennis Camp
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Warren Sports & Fitness — Fees apply — Improve tennis skills and enjoy a fun, instructional summer camp experience for young athletes.
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