Good morning, Augusta.

Residents in North Augusta are invited to join the inaugural Downtown Tailgate Golf Cart parade on Aug.

20 during the monthly Third Thursday event. Registration costs $10 and must be submitted by July 31 (only 30 golf carts will be approved).

Brian J. Graham is the new senior director of the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area and he is planning a River Watch Village Trailhead behind Topgolf & Bass Pro Shops for outdoor recreation; the board recently secured funding to repair hurricane damage to the dam.

On Saturday, July 25, the Greater Augusta Arts Council hosted a ribbon cutting at Pendleton King Park to celebrate new public sculptures.

The event showcased Aisling Millar McDonald’s 'Morning Interlude' and Wesley L Stewart and Colleen Beyer-Stewart’s three-part 'Hydrangeas' (each over six feet tall).

Augusta Symphony’s Community Chords will host its fourth annual Music Therapy Showcase at Miller Theater during Disability Pride Month to highlight music therapy work by disabled adults and local professionals.

A LendingTree analysis found that 12% of Georgia drivers with auto loans paid $1,000 or more in Q4 2025, well above the 9.6% national rate.

The report shows rising car costs that affect many households in our region.

Judge Amanda N. Heath was sworn in as president of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges at the 89th Annual Conference in Nashville and will lead juvenile and family justice improvements as the first African American superior court judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit’s 156-year history.

A Grovetown developer plans an RV and boat storage facility on a six-acre site along Gordon Highway — Leon Luna of Freedom Gate Solutions and property owner Steven Childs petitioned to rezone the land.

The Augusta Planning Commission will review the request on Aug. 3.

The Augusta GreenJackets broke their franchise record on Saturday when Hayden Friese hit his 108th home run in extra innings, sparking a six-run comeback that ended a three-game losing streak and kept their series alive before tomorrow’s finale and next week’s home opener at SRP Park.

The Augusta GreenJackets scored six runs in the first inning and won 13-3 over the Salem RidgeYaks on Sunday night.

Carter Holton and the bullpen steadied the game as the team ended a nine-game road trip and will play the Columbia Fireflies on Tuesday.

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.