Happy weekend, Augusta! In today’s happening-today edition: Free summer career training, James Brown Linear Park progress, and community shred day fundraiser + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Hands-on learning opportunities: Augusta’s E.W. Hagler Teen Workforce Center is offering free summer career training, with tracks including Flight Club, Cinemagic Kids, Design District, Crypto Kids and Beats, and Rhythm of Kids -- explore the summer programs.
Medical center back on track: Augusta’s VA Medical Center restored service by Thursday after a burst pipe flooded three floors and disrupted appointments. Staff and patients were moved from affected areas. Repair costs remain unknown -- get the service update.
New details take shape: Work on downtown Augusta's James Brown Linear Park advanced as crews installed ceiling tiles. The finished park will feature an interactive water element, a statue, and a new interactive attraction -- see the park progress.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh bites, garden vibes: Back to Nature Bistro tucks a veg-forward menu alongside thoughtful meat options into a cozy garden center setting, so you can grab wholesome comfort food before wandering the trails. Indoor and outdoor seating, a solid tea lineup, and that tranquil “ahh” feeling Augusta secretly craves.
Wine list worth exploring: Frog Hollow Tavern delivers a seasonally driven, farm-to-table take on New American plates, then backs it up with 100+ smartly priced wines. When you want a night that feels special without leaving Augusta, this modern restaurant-meets-bar nails it... date night, catch-up, or treat-yourself solo.
Park your week right: Need a low-stress home base this week? Heritage RV Park is big rig friendly with full hookups, reliable WiFi, and room to maneuver, plus it’s a quick hop to I-20 and close to everyday stops, perfect for visiting family, home renos, or a mini reset.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛹 Community Shred Day Fundraiser @ At Home | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Shred-it trucks are rolling into the At Home parking lot as Blankets of Love turns your dusty tax piles into help for our homeless neighbors. Finally, a dignified end for that fax-era paperwork. Rain or shine, $6 a box, $9 a bag.
🌿 Eco Explorers @ Phinizy Swamp Nature Park | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats pulling on waders and playing scientist, grown-up edition, at Phinizy Swamp, testing, assessing, and analyzing the water that keeps Augusta sipping safely. Expect a couple of hours outdoors with class field trip energy, nosy turtles, and satisfying nerdy bragging rights. Registration required.
👨 Saturday Chef; Steakhouse Secrets @ Helms College | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Trade guesswork for steakhouse confidence in a hands-on Saturday Chef class that teaches the perfect sear, butter basting, and real pan sauces, $90 a person. If your grill swings between sad gray and charred regret, consider this your medium-rare intervention.
✊ Celebrate Juneteenth @ Augusta Museum of History | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Celebrate Juneteenth at Augusta Museum of History with a free mix of the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, zydeco filling the rotunda, and readings. Make crafts, answer "Because you are free, what can you do?," snag a photo, savor downtown, and the AC.
🧱 Workshop: Hand Building Clay Slab Mosaics @ 4P Studios | Pottery Studio | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Clay is calling, and this slab mosaic workshop answers with rolling, cutting, and enough mess to feel like therapy. You’ll come back to glaze and grout in two follow-ups, then pick up your masterpiece like a proud parent. Beginners, pros, and anyone 16+ welcome.
☕ Father's Day Afternoon Tea @ Royal Tea on Reynolds | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Let Dad trade yard work for teacups at a relaxed Father’s Day afternoon tea on Reynolds Street. For $45, you get bites, two teas, and civilized chit-chat, possibly at a shared table. Paid parking in back, free on the street.
🕯 Candlelight Music 2026 @ Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds | Sunday (6/21) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to slow down and hear the music, Candlelight Music is popping up at Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Same downtown soul, more elbow room, so bring seating, a picnic, and good vibes, then enjoy live tunes and beautiful people. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Augusta report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 2 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 18%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis pristine 3-bed, 2.5-bath home blends classic charm with fresh updates, including new HVAC, a new roof, LVP flooring, and stylish fixtures throughout. The kitchen shines with granite counters and a tile backsplash, while the owner’s suite adds a soaking tub and separate shower. A covered patio and fenced backyard overlook Rae’s Creek.
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