Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Turnaround Foundation hosted its sixth annual Thanksgiving feast for neighbors in need on Nov.26—local restaurants and community members donated holiday favorites to support attendees in Augusta. WRDW
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Aiken is preparing to serve its annual Thanksgiving meal today — the dinner will feed hundreds in Augusta. WRDW
- ➤ On November 26th, Augusta’s airport and roads were busy—travelers rushed home for Thanksgiving. WRDW
- ➤ On November 26th, officers with the Richmond County Marshal's Office and Sheriff's Office delivered Thanksgiving food to those in need—bringing holiday support to local residents. WRDW
- ➤ Local communities will kick off Christmas celebrations with official tree lightings on Dec. 4 at Evans Towne Center Park — offering ice skating, holiday shopping, and local food trucks — and in Aiken at the downtown tree lighting and Festival of Trees at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture. Augusta will hold its Christmas parade on Dec. 6 with a tree lighting and fireworks at the Augusta Common. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Many Augusta shoppers found that store prices vary for Thanksgiving items, which could make finding good deals more difficult. Buyers may need to visit a few shops to compare offers as they plan their holiday spending. WRDW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Studies show that online prices drop when there are fewer buyers — retailers lower prices between 6 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays while Friday mornings cost more, so shoppers should track prices and set alerts to save on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 25th, the Augusta Commission approved an intergovernmental agreement that lets Augusta Animal Services handle animal complaints and stray issues in Hephzibah—Hephzibah will review the plan before any services start. City of Augusta
- ➤ VA Augusta ranks third nationally for housing homeless veterans—this ranking shows the facility's strong efforts to offer homes and care for veterans. FOX54
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors at Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia say artificial intelligence is speeding up patient care by cutting down on paperwork and administrative tasks. The college named Dr. Jeffery Talbert as the first chair of its new Department of AI and Health—aiming to expand training and research with AI tools for both new and practicing doctors. The Bell Ringer
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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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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
7:00–8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling circus artistry set to your favorite holiday music in a winter wonderland.
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Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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