Hello Augusta! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Summer literacy program, toy and comic convention, and guided paddle + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer learning initiative: Augusta nonprofit Living in Purpose launched a free six week literacy program for third through eighth graders this week, with reading and guest readers, and seeking $200 sponsors and volunteers -- see how to support it.
Community questions grow: Augusta residents meet today to discuss a proposed data center near Haynes Station amid transparency concerns after commissioners announced a construction delay, with neighbors seeking clear answers -- see what officials said.
Support for local veterans: A Veteran Benefits & Resource Expo will be at Augusta Technical College Friday, June 26, offering help with PACT Act claims, VA updates, and connections to veteran service organizations -- learn what the expo offers.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend green fix: Back To Nature Garden Center is where Augusta folks pick up plants from local growers, then linger for the extras... nature trails, a petting zoo, and the on-site Bistro. Go for a new shrub or an indoor showstopper, stay to reset your brain among the trees.
Easy riverside reset: When you need a breezy change of scenery close to everything, Riverwalk Augusta delivers brick-path strolls, splash-fountain giggles, and playground energy with river views that make even inbox stress feel small. Pack a snack, wander a bit, let the river do the heavy lifting.
Arcade fix, unlocked: Stars and Strikes is a reliable go-to when you need easy plans this week, with a legit arcade, bowling, laser tag, and the new Claw Town at the Augusta spot, so you can let the kids chase plush glory while you chase a high score and some sanity.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏗 The Great Building Showdown: America 250 Edition @ Augusta Museum of History | Thursday (6/25) – Whether you still love Lincoln Logs or prefer to supervise, the 6th annual Great Building Showdown, America 250 edition, takes over the Augusta Museum of History rotunda. Free, indoors, and grandkid-brag friendly. Finally, a construction project the whole town can agree on.
🧸 Augusta Toy and Comic Convention @ Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Augusta’s Toy and Comic Convention is basically your childhood toy aisle, only with fewer tantrums and more autographs. Meet Sgt Slaughter, Dan Gilvezan, and a squad of pro artists like Robert Atkins, Chris Mooneyham, and Brian Shearer. Bring your inner eight-year-old, and your reading glasses.
🐍 Augusta Reptile Expo @ Warren Road Community Center | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Think you know gators from geckos? The Show Me Reptile Expo hits Augusta with a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and the gear to match, plus friendly breeders and hands-on learning. Browse, ask questions, and leave slightly tempted to reorganize the den around a terrarium.
👶 Toddler Time - 4th of July Project @ Nailed It DIY Studio (Evans) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Prep for the 4th the easy way with a drop-in Toddler Time craft, an 8x10 keepsake your fridge will salute. Swing by with your kid, no registration needed, projects are $10, and enjoy ten quiet minutes of glory before snack time returns.
🏳 Augusta Pride Festival @ Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Augusta Pride is leveling up at Augusta Exchange Fairgrounds, bringing energy, resources for the CSRA LGBTQ+ community, and one of Georgia’s largest rainbow gatherings. Expect performances from the new Mr., Ms., and Mx. Augusta Pride, plus plenty of love, friends, and sunscreen for the sun.
🏴 SKC Grovetown Pirate Battle Night @ SKC Grovetown | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Pirate Battle Night is invading SKC Grovetown for a Parents Night Out with team games, obstacle courses, board breaking, treasure hunts, and pizza in the Champions Arena. Ages 4+ run wild while you reclaim your evening, it's $40 per child, and early birds save $5.
🛶 Guided Stalling’s Island Paddle @ Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade errands for otters, this guided paddle to Stallings Island delivers. Feed the resident donkeys, glide an intermediate stretch on the Serene18 Paddle Trail past the 100-year-old Stevens Creek Dam, with birds, turtles, and bragging rights included.
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07 — The Augusta report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 3-bath historic Augusta gem blends 1920s character with polished modern updates. Newly refinished hardwood floors and tongue-and-groove pine ceilings bring warmth and texture, while the refreshed kitchen adds sleek new countertops. A screened-in porch sets the stage for Georgia evenings, and Broad Street puts downtown dining, nightlife, and major medical centers close by.
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