Augusta, GA news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Augusta, GA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Fairs open today; early voting underway in CSRA. Also: Georgia-Carolina State Fair opens today at fairgrounds with new attractions and rides; Augusta Tech fundraising campaign surpasses $50,000 goal to support student scholarships. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs near 74°F, light rain possible and winds up to 13 mph.
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Headlines
- Georgia-Carolina State Fair opens today at fairgrounds with new attractions and rides.Augusta Good News ·
News & local government
Safety & emergencies
- New autism safety decals distributed to help first responders identify families in need.WRDW ·
- Richmond County lieutenant charged with theft in alleged double-dipping incident.WRDW ·
Events & going out
- Augusta Bottoms Festival scheduled for November 7 in the local area.Boone Country Connection ·
Business & new openings
- Augusta Tech fundraising campaign surpasses $50,000 goal to support student scholarships.WRDW ·
- Historic Mother Trinity CME Church receives $750,000 grant for restoration efforts.WRDW ·
- Crumbl closes dozens of locations nationwide, including Augusta store closure.WRDW ·
Jobs
- Augusta Health hosting community career fair October 22 in Waynesboro with same-day interviews.Augusta Health ·
Schools & kids
- Richmond County celebrates educators and announces Teacher of the Year honoree.The Augusta Chronicle ·
Health & care
Sports
- GHSA volleyball: Augusta-area teams begin first-round tournament matchups this weekend.Yahoo Sports ·
- High school football: Josey visits Laney; Dominion Christian at Augusta Prep.MaxPreps ·
- South Aiken faces North Augusta in Game of the Week football matchup.WRDW ·
Culture & arts
Community & volunteering
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