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It’s Friday, Augusta! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: An award-winning 911 center, floating piers and a water taxi plan, and Fleetwood Mac by candlelight + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on lifesaving operations: Augusta’s 911 call center was named the 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference, honoring its emergency response coordination, training, technology, and community engagement — learn what sets it apart.
Public survey shapes riverfront future: Augusta and North Augusta mayors weighed in on the 2035 Vision Plan, which could link the two downtowns with floating piers, bargelets and a water taxi, plus a canopy network — see what’s planned for both cities.
Community-driven campus transformations: Construction continues at Harlem, Evans, and Lakeside high schools in Columbia County, part of a 10-year building program adding a performing arts center, gym, and classroom upgrades due by mid-2028 — see what’s planned and when.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Your weekly art fix: Need decor with heart? Pop into the Gallery Store at Aiken Center for the Arts for locally made pottery, jewelry, prints, and small originals, plus rotating exhibits for an instant mood lift. It slips neatly into your midweek errand loop.
Backyard upgrade, unlocked: Augusta Decks designs and installs custom wood and composite decks, plus pergolas, gazebos, and screened-in porches, so your outdoor space finally fits how you live. They work year-round, keeping projects moving fast… your next cookout could land before that package you forgot you ordered.
Shuck-worthy date night: Abel Brown Southern Kitchen & Oyster Bar delivers cozy polish with a rotating raw bar and seasonal seafood plates. Expect briny oysters, crisp bubbles, and unhurried pacing. Treat-yourself energy without fuss; the kitchen quietly steals the show.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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💎 Augusta-Aiken Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show @ Julian Smith Casino | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – The 38th annual gem, mineral, and fossil show is back, turning the CSRA into a rockhound playground the grandkids will brag about. Shop crystals, fossils, jewelry, and meteorites, watch geodes get cracked, and let kids dig for treasure. Bring cash, curiosity, and your inner magpie.
🎈 Your Hometown CSRA Children’s Weekend 2026 @ Evans Towne Center Park | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Whether your crew is into goats, hands-on fun, or popcorn, Children’s Weekend at Evans Towne Center Park has you covered. Expect food trucks, a petting zoo you will pretend is for them, a community market, sensory-friendly spaces, and Zootopia 2 under the stars, all free.
💃 Let the Light Pour In @ Imperial Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Colton Ballet brings Lemn Sissay’s poetry to life in a story ballet where a child, the Sun, and the Moon wander a day with birds, wildflowers, and lightning bugs. It’s tender, imaginative, and screen-free, the rare all-ages show that won’t have you checking your watch.
🚶 MS Walk @ Lady Antebellum Pavilion & Evans Towne Center Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats racking up steps with the neighborhood when it helps people. Join Fatimah Tedford’s Can’t MS With Us! team at MS Walk Augusta, chip in, snag team gear, and if you donate $100 or more, MSAA hands you a t-shirt, because, swag.
👸 Cinderella Day @ Augusta Dream Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Remember prom sticker shock? Augusta Dream Center is crowning CSRA high school girls with free prom dresses, makeovers, glamour shots, and confidence workshops. It’s community magic, not a fairy godmother. Send a teen to CinderellaDay.com/rsvp, or pitch in at CinderellaDay.com/volunteer.
🛶 Paddle Demo Day @ DiNK’D Pickleball | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Shopping for a pickleball paddle by staring at Amazon stars? Skip that. Selkirk, JOOLA, and CRBN are on court so you can test, compare control vs power, and grill the reps. Capped at 55, members free, non-members $5, actual swings guaranteed.
🎨 Workshop: Clay Slab Mosaics @ 4P Studios | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats getting a little messy on purpose at a clay slab mosaics workshop for ages 16+, all skill levels, with two follow-up sessions to glaze and grout. Think guided demos, creative freedom, and the rare souvenir you will actually display.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Augusta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
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