Coffee in hand, Augusta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo at Top Dawg Tavern and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Augusta Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Augusta Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Augusta.
1. Augusta leaders approve lower property tax rates (wrdw.com) — Augusta-Richmond County leaders have approved lower 2026 property tax millage rates, while warning that individual bills may still rise or fall based on assessments and exemptions. The rollback rates and new floating homestead exemption aim to cushion rising home values after two tight budget years and department spending cuts, while keeping core city services funded.
2. Augusta Utilities warns residents after reports of people posing as utility workers (wjbf.com) — Augusta Utilities is warning residents, especially in South Augusta and the Elderberry subdivision, about people falsely posing as utility workers and offering to test drinking water. Officials stress that real employees use marked Augusta‑Richmond County vehicles, uniforms, and city‑issued IDs, and they rarely request on‑the‑spot home water tests. Neighbors are urged to verify workers and share the warning with elderly or vulnerable residents.
3. Augusta University celebrates Constitution Day with its annual live reading event (theaugustapress.com) — Augusta University marked Constitution Day with a live, crowd-sourced reading of the entire U.S. Constitution, drawing dozens of student, staff, and community volunteers. Attendees on the Summerville Campus could also explore historical displays and register to vote, as organizers emphasized helping Augusta residents become better informed about how the Constitution shapes everyday government decisions.
4. Area defendants indicted on immigration, guns charges (theaugustapress.com) — Federal prosecutors have indicted several area residents, including two men from Augusta and Hephzibah, on immigration and gun charges tied to recent local arrests. One Honduran citizen was apprehended in Augusta after a slow pursuit and now faces both federal reentry charges and local counts including DUI and fleeing police. Another Augusta man and a Hephzibah resident face federal felon‑in‑possession firearm charges.
5. A Christmas Cocktail Carol Augusta, GA Tickets (feverup.com) — An immersive "A Christmas Carol" cocktail experience is coming to Augusta's Marion Hatcher Center, offering four themed drinks paired with live scenes from the classic story. The 90‑minute, 21+ show runs on select dates, with ADA accessibility and mocktails available. Tickets include entry and cocktails, with a front‑row option for those wanting to be closest to the action.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Augusta PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Augusta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Augusta Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.