Augusta
Morning News
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kroger stores across the CSRA are accepting coat & blanket donations as part of a drive to help local families stay warm, inviting residents to drop off items at their neighborhood store. WRDW
- ➤ Repack the Backpack will offer free school supplies and community resources for students at 11 a.m. Jan. 5 at the Henry Brigham Community Center (2463 Golden Camp Rd). Community partners are leading the initiative to help children start school prepared. Augusta Good News
- ➤ AAA is offering its Tow to Go service this weekend to help local members get home safely and reduce risks of drunken driving as New Year's nears. The free service aims to keep celebrations safe for the community. WRDW
- ➤ After Hurricane Helene damaged the banks, a section of the Augusta Canal towpath reopened yesterday — pedestrians now walk from the water pump station to the I-20 bridge. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Retro Store is set to open soon as a hub for Augusta's vintage sneaker fans; the new location will provide a community space for collectors and enthusiasts in town. The Augusta Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Savannah River Nuclear Solutions began early construction in October on a new training facility to support plutonium pit production at the Savannah River Site (SRS). Subcontractor Kiewit will replace the concrete flooring and update building systems as workers prepare for future production. The Augusta Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local interior designer Signature Mike shares easy, budget-friendly ideas to refresh your home and plan for a holiday look in 2026; his TV show (Channel 12) airs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 where he teaches simple DIY projects. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Georgia football practiced in Athens Saturday afternoon as it prepared for its Sugar Bowl quarterfinal against Ole Miss, with wide receiver Colbie Young (returning after injury) and defensive end Gabe Harris sidelined with turf toe. Coach Smart led drills before the team flies to New Orleans Monday. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Border Bowl XIII will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Harlem High School with a 1 p.m. kickoff — top football seniors from Georgia and South Carolina team up for a charity all-star game, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. The Augusta Press
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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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Winter Blast Pickleball Tournament
All day — Dink'd Pickleball — Entry fee varies — Engage in thrilling matches at this exciting tournament in Augusta.
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Winter Blast Pickleball Tournament
Jan 23-25 — Dink'd Pickleball — Entry fee required — Compete in a thrilling pickleball tournament in Augusta's premier indoor facility.
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