Augusta
Morning News
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Museum of History has the Holiday Gingerbread Village open through Nov. 30, except for Thanksgiving—11 gingerbread structures show local historic sites and allow visitors to join a scavenger hunt and vote for their favorite. The museum hosted Gingerbread Fun Day on Nov. 22 and will bring Santa with his sleigh on Dec. 7 and 14 once the exhibit ends. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University employees raised over $387,000 during the IGIVE campaign — a notable boost in campus fundraising that increased support for key initiatives. The Augusta Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tonya Bonitatibus, executive director of Savannah Riverkeeper, said that outdated floodplain standards raise flood risks as intense storms and droughts strain the local water supply used by nearly two million residents. She urged homeowners to take simple measures—like painting roofs white—to reduce heat absorption and lower cooling costs as weather patterns shift. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the American Red Cross released cooking safety tips to help prevent home fires during the holiday—advising families to turn off stoves when leaving the kitchen and keep flammable items away from cooking surfaces. WRDW
- ➤ Health inspectors reviewed restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties from Nov. 14-21 and found many places scored perfectly while a South Augusta KFC received an 85 due to food buildup, outdated items, and gnats — officials advise more frequent cleaning. Other Augusta restaurants scored between 86 and 98 with minor issues noted. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia lost 97-94 in overtime on November 23 against Clemson in a game marked by 48 fouls— coach Mike White said the loss stings and the team will work on rebounding and half-court execution before SEC play begins. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Georgia women’s basketball won at Stegeman Coliseum for the first time since 2017 by beating Georgia Tech 87-59 on Sunday — former Georgia Tech player Dani Carnegie scored a season-high 23 points. The team now prepares to face Kansas and Butler in a tournament at Fort Myers starting Nov. 28 with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday. The Augusta Chronicle
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RunGiving 5k
10 AM – 12 PM — Mill Village Trailhead - Augusta Canal — $20 and up — Run and donate canned goods for a local food pantry this Thanksgiving morning.
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Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SRP Park — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of running through two states and enjoy post-race festivities.
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Augusta Symphony Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant celebration of community with music and performances from local artists.
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Christmas at Meadow Garden Candlelight Tours
6 PM – 8 PM — Meadow Garden — Ticket details not specified — Experience a historic candlelit tour of George Walton’s home with a festive Christmas theme.
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Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
8-9:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — VIP options available — Experience the ultimate homage to the King of Pop with power-packed performances.
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Augusta Symphony Holiday Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — $10 to $25 — Celebrate the season with festive symphonic classics in a family-friendly concert.
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ELMO AND FRIENDS SAY HELLO
6-7:30 p.m. — Columbia County Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a delightful evening with beloved characters and joyful interactions.
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Clue Live On Stage!
7:30-9 p.m. — Columbia County Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a hilarious whodunit mystery inspired by the classic board game and movie.
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Chelcie Lynn Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — $36.70 to $64.50 — Experience the comedic genius of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch in a night of laughter.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Screening
2-5 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free entry — Experience the timeless magic of a holiday classic at a beloved local movie palace.
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Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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