Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Augusta is asking for donations to help close a $100,000 gap with its Red Kettle campaign until Christmas Eve — local residents are encouraged to contribute before the drive ends. The Augusta Press
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Claus visited the Lessie B. Price Center to have breakfast with families and read a book, taking photos with each child—creating memories that last a lifetime. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin Donuts is proposed to open at the former T’s Restaurant site in south Augusta with plans for an accompanying retail strip. Local officials will share further details as approvals move forward. The Augusta Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grovetown celebrated its annual Christmas parade+ tree lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 13 after weather postponed earlier festivities. Locals enjoyed a burst of holiday cheer in the town center. The Augusta Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brentson Judon, a Design and Media Production student, was named Augusta Technical College’s winner of the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership+ the accolade highlights his commitment to excellence in media production. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Forty-one RCSS students competed in the district spelling bee Friday and the top finishers from elementary and middle schools advanced to regionals (including Peter Bao and Domani Hill pictured with trophies). The Augusta Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ According to the National Weather Service and UGA Extension, Augusta's winter weather has been below normal as the North Atlantic Oscillation outweighed weak La Niña conditions. Forecasts predict extreme cold with lows around 21° (expected Sunday) and brief cold outbreaks this week before a return to warmer, drier weather. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University beat Georgia College 62-50 on Saturday in a tightly contested women's basketball game. Amari Jackson led the Jaguars with 12 points and key defensive plays (support from early scorers helped build the lead) to secure the win. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ Georgia College beat Augusta 99-91 in overtime at Christenberry Fieldhouse. CJ Jones led his team with 42 points in a game with 19 lead changes and Augusta will host Reinhardt University on Dec.-18 for Columbia County Education Day. The Bell Ringer
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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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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
4:15-5:14 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed in a stunning candlelight setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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