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Hey Augusta, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Colon Crawl, Piggly Wiggly opening, and Pre-K lottery registration + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Augusta protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
State block grant launches: Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters around Augusta hit by Hurricane Helene can apply for aid starting March 16, with $531 million available. The six week application window closes April 27 — see application dates and details.
Local shopping landscape shifts: A new Piggly Wiggly has opened in the former Harveys on Gordon Highway in Augusta, bringing fresh options and expected ripple effects along the corridor as employees welcome shoppers — read the full story.
Start their schooling journey: Richmond County’s Pre-K lottery registration is open for 2026-2027. Applications are online for free Georgia Lottery-funded classes at 25 elementary schools for children who are four on or before September 1 — get all the details.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Old-school deli comfort: Hildebrandt’s serves German-inspired comfort with family pride, turning out craveable sandwiches like the German Louis and Sweet Heat Louis, plus bratwurst. Think midweek lunch that tastes like tradition…with a wink: generous, satisfying, and just a little bit cheeky.
Weekend nature reset: Whether you crave a quiet sunrise loop, casual birdwatching, or an after-work leg-stretcher on boardwalks and levees, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park delivers wetlands, herons, and breezy cypress vibes just minutes from downtown. Free to roam, photogenic, and surprisingly peaceful, it’s a simple midweek reset without leaving the city.
Playtime, upgraded: With hands-on try-before-you-buy zones, smart picks you won’t find in big-box aisles, and friendly guidance for last-minute birthday scrambles, Orange Otter Toy Store makes kid-gift errands surprisingly easy… and actually fun for local families too.
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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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍻 Colon Crawl @ Doctors Hospital of Augusta | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 AM – Take a quick stroll through a giant inflatable colon in the lobby at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, and call it preventive maintenance. Free and oddly fascinating, it is the nudge we need to schedule that screening, learn the signs, and keep everything moving.
📚 Raising Readers: A Parent Engagement Series @ The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Free and refreshingly practical, this three-session series helps you grow confident readers and better dinner-table talkers, no education degree required. Think fewer homework standoffs, more cozy book nights, and tips you can use before the next library run. All families welcome.
👴 MoveWell Exercise Class 65+ @ Warren Road Community Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – Swap the couch for a 45-minute exercise class at Gladesville Road Community Centre, run by physios for 65+ in a small group. Build strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence, and your knees stop sulking. First class is free, packs available, and a bag with the 12-pack.
💉 VA Blood Drive @ Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Roll up your sleeve and swing by the downtown VA campus as Shepeard Blood and VA Augusta team up to save lives. Quick in, quick out, and your pint helps a neighbor, not an algorithm. At 950 15th Street, downtown’s least complicated good deed.
🎸 Keith Clark Band @ City of Grovetown-Clerk of Court | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Keith Clark Band is turning the Grovetown Courthouse parking lot off Robinson Ave into a small-town dance floor, and it’s free. Cheers and Gears will keep the cups filled, food and sweets vendors handle the cravings, and your lawn chair earns VIP status.
🏷 Yard Sale @ Henry H. Brigham Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Henry H. Brigham is throwing a good old-fashioned community yard sale, the kind where you find a mint casserole dish, your neighbor’s lamp, and a story or two. Come browse, bargain, and chat. Vendors, it’s $10 a spot, bring your own table.
🤝 Volunteer with CFH @ James Brown Arena Parking Lot | Sunday (3/15) at 10:30 AM – Trade your brunch plans for something that actually fills people up. Join Compass For Hope on Sundays to offer toiletries, clothing, and access to showers for neighbors in need, then feel smug about doing good before noon. Bring friends, or wrangle a group.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Augusta report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 85°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 27%
A slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain between 8am and 9am, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 12 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.
If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.
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Set in Belair Hills Estates, this 5-bed, 3 full and 2 half bath, 3-car garage Augusta home spans 3,566 heated square feet with rich hardwoods, formal living and dining, and a den with fireplace and built-ins. A custom kitchen anchors the layout, a huge bonus room opens to an oversized patio, and the primary suite connects to a screened porch.
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