Good morning, Augusta.

The Augusta Canoe & Kayak Club and the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area are inviting volunteers to join a cleanup at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead to restore the historic canal bulkhead gates and parking lot.

Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday behind the old GreenJackets stadium on Milledge Road.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office hosted its second annual free youth basketball camp Monday at Lucy C.

Laney High School, where children aged 7 to 16 learned sports and life skills while local volunteers and sponsors provided support (including lunch from Kitchen King).

Applications are now open for Augusta's first tiny home community for young adults who aged out of foster care; the project will start in about three months, and a ribbon cutting is planned for mid-October.

Delta will expand service to Augusta Regional for the 2027 Masters Tournament by adding nearly 100 flights and upgrading over 50 existing flights to mainline jets during tournament week—bringing up to 20 daily departures on peak travel days.

Gas prices in Georgia are rising amid renewed Iran conflict, with the national average now over $4 per gallon.

In Augusta, regular gas is showing around $3.81 & residents may see prices shift as supply concerns continue.

Drill Sgt. Jonathan Smith of the 401st Cyber Battalion was named the Fort Gordon, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year on July 13 — he earned the honor after a four-day competition testing fitness, land navigation, and live fire skills at Fort Gordon.

Today, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) announced an additional $30.6 million for 26 organizations in Phase 2 of the GREAT Health Program, raising total funds to $43.3 million.

The investments will boost rural hospital services, workforce development, telemedicine and behavioral health initiatives.

Residents in Augusta have adjusted daily routines as extreme heat forces changes to work, travel and outdoor activities.

Health experts advise staying hydrated and cool (especially for older adults) to reduce risks from high temperatures.

Health officials confirmed that mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in Fulton County (with similar detections in neighboring states) and advise residents to use bug repellent, avoid outdoor exposure during peak mosquito hours, and remove standing water near their homes.

Taylor Farms has expanded its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce because of a cyclospora risk; the product, shipped to 27 states including local markets, may cause illness.

The company is removing the items and no longer sourcing lettuce from the implicated central Mexican lot.

Augusta realtor Jeff Keller III (of JWK Holdings LLC) has proposed to rezone a less-than-an-acre lot at 165 S.

Belair Rd. in Martinez to set up a real estate office with weekday hours (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and the Columbia County Planning Commission will review the requests on Aug. 20.

Lawrence Kelly, who led Cross Creek's boys basketball team to three state titles over nine years, will step into the role of district-wide athletic director for Richmond County, replacing Scott McClintock who is now at Lakeside High School.

Georgia football transfer Dante Dowdell was sidelined after sustaining injuries in an off campus accident in Picayune, according to Coach Kirby Smart; he is now in Georgia hospitals, and the Bulldogs will rely on other running backs this season.

A Night of Soul Concert

8 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket info available — Experience a soulful evening of music from talented performers.

Darci Lynne: Up Close and Personal Tour

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a high-energy performance with fan-favorite puppets and original comedy for all ages.

Ronnie McDowell's Red, White, and Blue Tour

7 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Ronnie McDowell and his iconic hits in Augusta.

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac brought to life by a tribute band with over a decade of performances.