Good morning, Augusta.

The Salvation Army of Augusta and WifeSaver are partnering on a summer relief drive to collect water, sunscreen, and fans for residents facing extreme heat in June.

Drop-offs are at WifeSaver on North Leg Road, the Center of Hope, the Kroc Center and Salvation Army Family Stores — offering aid.

Golden Harvest Food Bank distributed $250,000 in grants to 23 hunger relief partners on Tuesday morning at its Augusta campus.

The funding supports projects to boost food access and build stronger community support across a 24-county area.

Sebastian Torres, a 17 year old rising senior from Lakeside, won a regional Kroger bagging contest on Wednesday at the Eisenhower Crossing center, beating Ben Davis by four-tenths of a point and now he will compete in the Georgia Bag-off in Atlanta.

Chick-fil-A will bring back fan-favorite items, including the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, Peach Milkshake, and Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks beginning June 8 through Aug.

22 for its 80th anniversary celebration (Cow Appreciation Day returns on July 14 with a free entree offer) as announced by the chain.

Augusta is buzzing with events celebrating America's 250th birthday.

On July 1, Fort Gordon will host an Independence Celebration on Barton Field; local exhibitions, fireworks, historic tours, baseball games and free digital history trails offer family fun—read local listings for details.

The Augusta Technical College Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to help adult learners earn their high school equivalency credential.

The grant will pay for testing vouchers for students in the College’s five-county service area (Richmond, Columbia, Burke, McDuffie and Lincoln counties).

Twelve local high school students took part in Aviation Academy 2026 at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta Support Center on Wednesday morning, as Wellstar AirCare visited to share aviation knowledge.

Despite recent rain, Augusta remains in a prolonged drought — rising temperatures and evaporation dry the soil.

Experts note Richmond County residents are fully impacted, and local measures show the airport received 1.43 inches less than normal, marking this as the sixth-driest year on record.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Georgia has joined the Counseling Compact, a multistate agreement that simplifies licensing for professional counselors by allowing reciprocal privileges when they move & easing access to new job opportunities.

Eligible counselors must follow the amendment process through GOALS licensure.

At a local hospital, staff are testing popsicles to ease anesthesia side effects — the initiative may offer a simple way to reduce post-operative discomfort.

Augusta GreenJackets beat Delmarva Shorebirds 2 to 1 on June 2.

The team scored both runs in the first inning and relied on strong pitching to secure the series opener.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Music In The Park

7-8 p.m. — Maude Edenfield Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful outdoor concert series in a scenic park setting.