Good morning, Augusta.

After Hurricane Helene, Saint John United Methodist Church left its building when a tree fell and heavily damaged its roof—church officials said they plan to support those affected by the storm.

Augusta Regional Airport hosted its sixth annual Meet A Machine on Sept.

13—families explored vehicles such as police cars and tractors while supporting Children's Hospital of Georgia's Children's Miracle Network.

The Hispanic-American Cultural Association of the CSRA held its 30th annual festival on Saturday in Augusta — a milestone event in Hispanic culture — drawing local interest.

On September 25 the inaugural Inspiring: Women Awards luncheon will honor six women at Flowing Wells Theatre—keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Maddox will address the audience.

Tickets cost $40 individually or $275 for a group of eight and the event is sponsored by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute.

The three-day Arts in the Heart festival will take place starting Friday in the area between Riverwalk and Broad Street with food booths offering dishes from around the world.

A poll is now open until noon Thursday asking which international cuisine Augusta residents are most excited to try—badge prices are $15 before Friday and $20 on or after Friday.

Horticulturist Jenks Farmer, former curator of Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens, shares his new book Secrets of Southern Gardening with local readers.

He hosts lunch-and-learn sessions at his Funky Little Flower Farm — a place where he grows famous crinums — to help gardeners care for their yards.

International Paper's mill closures are set to cut hundreds of jobs by the end of the month and cause $3 billion in lost revenue statewide—ML Forest Products has already reduced staff and rerouted wood shipments to Brunswick and Fernandina.

The Georgia Forest Association is exploring new opportunities as companies face an uncertain future.

Volunteers will help clean up Thurmond Lake on Sept.

27 for National Public Lands Day by meeting at Petersburg Campground at 8 a.m. They must sign a volunteer agreement and follow safety guidelines while removing debris, clearing brush, and performing park maintenance — free T-shirts and a federal park pass will be provided.

Augusta will mark one year since Hurricane Helene hit on Sept.

27, 2024 when the city and Mayor Johnson will host a commemoration event on Sept. 27th at 10 a.m. at Heroes’ Overlook on the Augusta Riverwalk—city leaders, emergency workers and community members will honor those lost and share updates on recovery efforts.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will review multiple rezoning requests, including one to rezone a solar farm (a key project) at its meeting Tuesday evening.

The Augusta Commission will review a revitalization plan for South Turpin Hill—adding new housing and improving infrastructure—and a charter review resolution intended to update the historic neighborhood.

Officials will discuss the proposals at an upcoming meeting to shape the area’s future.

Recent inspections from Sept.

5 to Sept. 12 revealed that several local restaurants had multiple health violations; Buffalo Wild Wings near the Augusta Target scored 73—failing to meet cleaning and temperature standards. The establishment must correct these issues to improve food safety for its customers.

Columbia County officials said a new fall festival called Clucktoberfest will take place in Evans this October—its first event of this kind in the area.

Wine Women and Shoes

6-9 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Support local charities while enjoying wine, shopping, and culinary delights.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta 2025

4-10 p.m. — Augusta — $15-$20 — Experience vibrant art, music, and culture with over 100 artists and five stages of entertainment.

Augusta Symphony - Triumphant Beginnings

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — $19 to $82 — Experience a triumphant opening night with orchestral masterpieces featuring guest artist Hyeok Kwon on cello.

Reed Timmer: Storm Chaser Extraordinaire

7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket prices may apply — Experience the thrill of storm chasing with America's most famous meteorologist and learn about his groundbreaking research.

IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta

4 AM – 5 PM — Augusta Common — Participate in a challenging middle-distance triathlon event in a scenic coastal city.

Stick To Your Guns - Tour 2025

6-9 p.m. — Grantski Records — Tickets starting at $72 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Stick To Your Guns in Augusta, GA.

Wheatus Concert

7-10 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Ticket info not provided — Relive the nostalgia with Wheatus performing their classic 'Teenage Dirtbag'.

Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group Live

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket info not provided — Experience the stripped-down brilliance and storytelling charm of Lyle Lovett in an acoustic setting.

Tasha Page-Lockhart Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of contemporary gospel artist Tasha Page-Lockhart live.

Augusta Symphony: The Music of Tony Bennett

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — $50 to $105 — Experience a spectacular celebration of Tony Bennett’s timeless music and captivating performances.