Good morning, Augusta.

David Bell built a career in legal, political, and civic circles after making his mark on the tennis courts at the Academy of Richmond County—his decades of service earn him a place in the ARC Hall of Fame and honor his deep Augusta roots.

At Greenbrier stadium on Wednesday, an Evans Middle School cheerleader was injured during a game.

Emergency responders arrived within minutes as officials review the incident.

Dr. Rosalyn Floyd will be honored at the Guiding Stars Gala scheduled for Thursday, Oct.

22 at the River Room at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church by the Jessye Norman School of the Arts — recognizing her lifelong contributions to community and the arts.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta moved its venue to the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds from Sept.

18 to Sept. 20 because of roadwork; the festival now provides transportation with Pedal Pub Augusta (offering downtown routes) and shuttle services by Augusta Public Transit every 30 minutes on the weekend.

Natalie Smith, who has served as deputy director for over three years, was named interim director at the Augusta Museum of History after Nancy Glaser's death on Aug.

10 + she will oversee daily operations and ongoing programs while the museum searches for a new director.

SGA Dental Partners is giving $2.5 million to support Augusta University’s new Dental College of Georgia Savannah campus.

The 185,000 sqft facility broke ground in April and will open in fall to enroll 50 dental and 20 dental hygiene students each year.

Augusta University participated at TechNet Augusta 2026 at the Marriott Convention Center with over 6,000 attendees, showcasing its tech expertise in cybersecurity & AI.

Faculty & students moderated panels and shared research at the School of Computer & Cyber Sciences booth, offering insights on technology's role in defense.

Georgia’s fall colors are expected to spread gradually from October into November — North Georgia may peak by late October to early November and Central and South regions could see their best display later — as forecasts update daily.

Visitors in Augusta can see many alligators in Georgia wetlands including Phinizy Swamp, where officials urge people to keep a safe distance.

The current alligator hunting season runs from Aug. 15 at sunset through Oct. 6 at sunrise under strict permit rules.

Georgia Power urges its customers to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month by building emergency kits & making plans as hurricane season nears.

The company’s stronger grid now provides personalized outage alerts and real-time updates to help keep homes safe.

The Augusta University women’s golf team will head to the RedBird Invitational in Normal, Ill., Sept.

13-14 where 13 teams compete. The Jaguars—fresh off a medal finish at Clemson—include Sara Adams, who earned a 5-under-par medal streak and four teammates aiming for a strong performance.