Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grovetown celebrated the opening of its newly reconstructed depot facility over the weekend, marking a long-awaited development for the community (planned for decades). The Augusta Press
- ➤ Fort Gordon Christmas House and Golden Harvest Food Bank helped 426 military families (including 763 children) shop for holiday gifts while receiving boxes of shelf-stable food, toys and books donated by 100 organizations. The initiative supports active-duty members ranked E6 and below by easing food insecurity during the holidays. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Toys for Tots has extended its donation deadline to Monday to serve over 900 families still waiting for toys before Christmas — the organization registered about 400 children this year, slightly more than last year. WRDW
- ➤ A repaired section of the canal towpath reopened Friday in Augusta after being closed since Hurricane Helene (ensuring safe passage for pedestrians). Residents can now take a leisurely stroll along the historic waterway. WRDW
- ➤ Grovetown's new community center opened today in a building designed as a replica of an 1800s train depot. The center was built over a year after city council and local officials approved the project (a nod to the town's history). WRDW
- ➤ Richmond County deputies are hosting their 5th Shop With a Cop event ahead of Christmas to help kids build good ties with law enforcement. The initiative aims to provide a positive, supportive environment for children through academic and social empowerment. WRDW
- ➤ Project Freedom Ride donated nearly 500 cans and over 2,000 lbs of dog food to North Augusta Animal Shelter Saturday at CRSA (supporting pet care in the area). WRDW
- ➤ SRP Federal Credit Union’s Board approved a $115,000 donation initiative for 23 local charities in north Augusta + the funds will be distributed over the holiday season to support food, youth, healthcare and financial education programs. Augusta Good News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ French Market Grille unveiled a new dessert bar sign honoring former owner Chuck Baldwin. The restaurant will debut the tribute in the coming weeks (a nod to his legacy) downtown. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rev. William F. Harrell shares a heartfelt Christmas reflection in his Augusta Press faith column. He recalls how selling pecans helped buy his daughter a bicycle (a small sacrifice that echoes the true gift of Jesus's birth) for a season filled with grace. The Augusta Press
- ➤ At the Georgia-Carolina fairgrounds on Saturday night, former WWE stars wrestled to support a family who lost their home in a fire and Toni Rose, who is battling cancer. The event drew community support & showcased rising talent. WRDW
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KPOP WARRIORS Live Show
6:30-8 p.m. — Columbia County Exhibition Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a world-class show full of K-Pop music, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes.
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K-POP GOLDEN SHOW
3-7 p.m. — Warren Road Community Center — Family-friendly event — Dance and sing along to your favorite K-Pop hits and enjoy dazzling performances.
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