Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Big boost for local students: Augusta Tech received nearly $6.81 million to finish the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute at the former Johnson Cadillac site, set to train hundreds each year and ease Augusta's workforce shortages -- read the full story.

Help restore daily dignity: The Salvation Army of Augusta and Fat Man’s Cafe host an April hygiene drive, seeking shampoo, soap, lotion and deodorant to help the Center of Hope serve neighbors experiencing homelessness -- see how to donate items.

Support a healing environment: Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking volunteers to welcome visitors, assist teams, and support patients. No medical experience needed, with training provided and flexible schedules for Augusta area residents -- learn how you can help.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Upgrade game night: Cardboard Castle Games is the CSRA’s low-stress HQ for board games, minis, and all the shiny TCG stuff, with staff who’ll actually steer you to a winner. Swing by for regular meetups, crack some packs, then hang out at the community tables and make a few new rivals.

Smash out the stress: Need a no-judgment zone to take life’s annoyances out on breakables and old electronics? Dahman's Revenge Rage Room, right here in Augusta, suits you up with safety gear and tools so you can go full catharsis this week, then float home lighter and maybe slightly more zen.

Quick style refresh: Whether your closet needs a spring reset or just a treat yourself moment, SOHO has on-trend women’s pieces, shoes, and accessories to pull an outfit together fast. A longtime Augusta staple since 1994, it’s perfect for last minute dinner plans or a Monday confidence boost.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🏺 Workshop: Functional Clay Series - Hand Building Trinket or Jewelry Tray @ 4P Studios | Pottery Studio | Wednesday (4/29) at 2:00 PM – Trade your doomscroll for clay under your nails at a hand-building workshop for ages 16 and up, where you’ll make a trinket or jewelry tray, and feel oddly accomplished. Beginners are coddled, pros get nudged, and the instructor fires and glazes your favorites.

📚 Friends of Augusta Library Book Sale @ Augusta Public Library | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Clear some shelf space, Augusta, the library's FOAL Book Sale packs hundreds of finds, from history and travel to kids' books, DVDs, and guilty-pleasure paperbacks. Hunt for treasures, chat with neighbors, and feel smug that every dollar supports the Augusta Richmond County Library.

🎶 The Music of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power @ Imperial Theatre | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Middle-earth is rolling into town with a full orchestra, the Choir of the Shire, and a special guest from the films. Expect Oscar-winning music by Howard Shore, Enya, Annie Lennox, and Ed Sheeran, from Mordor menace to elven lullabies. Cloaks optional, second breakfast encouraged.

💥 Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day @ ABX Comics & Games | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – If your childhood allowance vanished at the spinner rack, this is your comeback tour. ABX is handing out free comics, plus local artists, crafters, and writers are setting up shop, and there are sales worth flipping for. Bring the kids, or your poker face.

🖼 Art by the River @ 5th Street Marina | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – River breeze, local art, and zero pretense at 5th Street Marina. The first Art by the River lines up painting, paper, digital, vocal, dance, sculpture, and more by the Saturday Market at the River, so stock up on produce, then wander into something beautifully impractical.

🌷 Mother’s Day Brunch @ H.E.A.L. Complex - Paine College | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade Mother’s Day beyond burnt toast, this is it. Brunch buffet, live music, a photo spot, speakers, and vendors at HEAL Complex, $20 per person, advance tickets at the Augusta Recreation & Parks office on Lumpkin Road.

🎉 Golden Blocks Block Party @ Laney Walker Boulevard | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – This neighborhood block party doubles as a Health and Resource Fair with free screenings for all ages, useful resources, and plenty of food and entertainment. Think less lecture, more neighborly pit stop on Laney Walker between Philips and 12th. Vendors, sign up: https://form.jotform.com/260346082189157

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