Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Oct.15, the Salvation Army of Augusta opened volunteer sign-ups for bell ringers for its Red Kettle Campaign—an effort that funds local programs providing shelter, meals, and utility help. In the past year, the campaign aided with over $200,000 in rent and utility assistance and now seeks more volunteers to support neighbors in need. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Martinez’s historic antebellum house, Stuart Hall, on the Our Savior Episcopal Church campus is set to be demolished Monday after a three-year effort to save the 2,000-square-foot building failed—church leaders discovered over 120 issues including black mold and repair costs estimated at $1.1 million. Members have taken pieces of the house and plan to honor its nearly 200-year history by collecting stories and artifacts after its removal. The Augusta Press
- ➤ On Saturday, volunteers in Augusta joined City Serve Augusta, a nonprofit that has been active for 10 years, to clean up parts of the city with six projects including painting over graffiti in the Saint Sebastian tunnel and trimming bushes along a nature walk. Mayor Garnett Johnson participated and praised the effort — director Luke Niday said the work helped connect neighbors. WRDW
- ➤ Hundreds marched on Saturday afternoon in downtown Augusta for the No Kings protest. The march began at 3:30 p.m. near 6th and Telfair and ended at 8th Street, where local leaders—including Commissioner Jordan Johnson and Ceretta Smith—spoke at the rally. WRDW
- ➤ Volunteers from across the state helped Habitat for Humanity in Augusta when members of Georgia’s Own Credit Union restocked and straightened its stores — the credit union said it will hold more volunteer events in the future. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Ivory Corley, known for headlining the Laugh Factory Hollywood and the Apollo Comedy Club in Harlem, will perform at The Scene in downtown Augusta at 8 p.m. on Oct 25—he will host a birthday roast with fellow comedians Sean Larkins, Fredo Davis and Big Salle. Augusta Good News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia law bans shooting drones because the FAA treats them as aircraft—violators can face fines and up to 25 years in prison. Residents must follow FAA guidelines for safe drone operations—and local rules in Augusta require FAA authorization and written permission to launch drones in populated areas. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Drivers in downtown Augusta face road closures on Telfair and Greene as the streetscape project pushes forward—officials say work will continue to improve the area. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Jefferson County High School sophomore Nathan Thomas proposed a Youth City Council to the Wrens City Council—his plan aims to give local youth a role in public service and may later expand to a county-wide commission. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta community held its 25th Miracle Mile walk Saturday morning after Hurricane Helene paused the event + t-shirt sales and donations exceeded the $350,000 goal to fund free mammograms for uninsured women in the CSRA. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gunner Stockton led the Bulldogs to a 43 to 35 win over No. 5 Ole Miss yesterday by throwing four touchdown passes and scoring a rushing touchdown. He finished 26 for 31 passes and was perfect in the second half—coach Kirby Smart said Stockton showed great toughness despite concerns over an oblique injury. The Augusta Chronicle
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18th Annual Black Cat Carnival
8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. — Le Chat Noir — Tickets required — Enjoy free entertainment, games, and a unique Halloween experience at Augusta's premier block party.
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How Magic Meets Broadway
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Miller Theater — Cost not specified — Experience a dazzling night where magic and Broadway collide with world champions of magic.
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Zero Zero Boo 2025
October 30 - November 2 — Dink'd Pickleball — Registration required — Compete in a festive pickleball tournament in Augusta, GA.
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Gracewood’s Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
5-8 p.m. — Gracewood Manor — Free admission — Experience autumn festivities with trunk or treating and seasonal fun.
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2025 Augusta Halloween Bar Crawl
4-10 p.m. — Tank N Taps Sports Bar & Grill — Tickets available — Celebrate Halloween with a spooky bar crawl featuring themed drinks and vibrant nightlife.
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Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Tickets Required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelight setting.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet - Swan Lake
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Miller Theater — Tickets starting at $52 — Experience a stunning performance of Swan Lake by the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
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Home Free's Jukebox Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of fan-selected songs with the harmony and humor of Home Free.
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The Mighty Ducks Screening
2-5 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free entry — Experience a classic film and create new memories in a historic Augusta movie palace.
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Augusta Symphony - Yacht Rock Classics
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — $50 to $105 — Experience smooth sounds of the ’70s and ’80s reimagined through orchestral arrangements in a nostalgic musical journey.
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