Good morning, Augusta.

Local small businesses are uniting to support MoSH PiT Eats owner Jason Parrish, who is in the hospital awaiting quintuple bypass surgery.

Community members shared their support online & pledged to help as Augusta’s close-knit business network rallies behind a local friend.

Today, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene 'Gino Rock' Brantley holds the second annual youth basketball camp at Lucy C.

Laney High School. Young athletes ages seven to sixteen build skills and team spirit — forming positive connections with local law enforcement.

Local business owners opposed a new gas station plan at a shopping plaza as county commissioners voted 3-1 to block the project at 500 Furys Ferry Road, which would have built a 5,662-sqft convenience store with six gas pumps.

Google announced it will run a new data center in Columbia County at White Oak Technology Park (between Appling and Harlem) that promises local jobs and potential property tax relief.

The company will pay all energy costs and follow strict rules while partnering with local schools and Fort Gordon to train residents.

LinkedIn ranked Augusta as the top City on the Rise, noting strong job growth and talent migration driven by its Cyber Command at Fort Gordon + expanding opportunities in health care and higher education.

The ranking underscores Augusta’s rising appeal amid competitive living costs and diverse industry growth.

Youth Leadership Augusta selected 36 high school students from 12 local schools as the Class of 2027.

The program, led by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, empowers emerging leaders with monthly sessions + hands-on experiences.

MCG named Kelli Braun, MD, its new vice dean for academic affairs effective Aug.

1, and she will lead academic programs, admissions, student affairs and faculty development from the MCG campus (she is an alum who spent 10 years advancing admissions).

Attorney General Chris Carr announced that a settlement with bankrupt 23andMe will give $452,232 to the state treasury from an $18 million fund for a data breach that affected 171,125 Georgians — customers may now manage their genetic data through the company website.

Georgia’s Own Credit Union employees delivered more than 300 gifts to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital (Jul.

23), sharing a Christmas in July spirit that brightened young patients’ day.

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.