AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Salvation Army of Augusta held a Christmas market on Saturday.

From sweet treats and merry music to local goodies and Christmas cheer, you could find it all at the Kroc Center.

We got to speak with one of the organizers about why they only accepted local businesses.

“So we only wanted local vendors because, you know, we serve Augusta and specifically the Harrisburg community. And we just want to be able to have a common place that everyone can come together and show off their creativity, their talents and people to have the opportunity to connect with these different businesses,” said Jennifer Munson, children and youth manager of the Salvation Army of Augusta.

You can learn more about the Salvation Army and their new park they broke ground on Friday here.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Recognizing a longstanding community supporter and philanthropist, whose love for the Garden City shows in all of her endeavors.

A packed house turned out on this rainy Friday morning to honor Ann Boardman, including Congressman Rick Allen and Rep. Mark Newton, along with local officials and community leaders.

With hard hats and shovels in hand, a ceremonial indoor “groundbreaking” took place for the Ann C. Boardman Park. It will be located on the Kroc Center grounds off Broad Street.

Mayor Garnett Johnson presented a surprise proclamation, declaring December 5th “Ann Boardman Park Day” in the City of Augusta.

Boardman is a longtime supporter and board member of The Salvation Army of Augusta. She’s excited about the opportunities the park will offer the community.

“I hope it’s going to mean a lot to people around this area because they really have no park to go to, nowhere to be with nature.”

Derek Dugan is the Development Director at The Salvation Army of Augusta.

“What they’re going to get out of this park here is is going to be pickleball courts, volleyball courts, a turf soccer field and most excitedly a adaptive use playground for everyone to use, but especially designed for people with disabilities so that they can have a place to play.”

The park named in Boardman’s honor is expected to open in October of 2026.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Christmas parade scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to weather, disappointing participants who prepared floats and paid entry fees.

The event will not be rescheduled and the $150 entry fee will not be refunded, as it is considered a donation to the Ronald McDonald House.

“It is a donation to the cause. And that’s the great thing about it. At least we got a chance to give back to help them out,” said Charity Jones, owner of Pedal Pub in Augusta.

Jones had prepared her bikes for the parade, as they participate every year. “We had everything all ready for tomorrow we were going to put our decorations on tonight because it was raining,” she said.

Despite understanding the weather concerns, she wishes for a rescheduled date.

“Not being able to do it this year is disappointing. But hey, we can’t do nothing about the weather. So that part is understandable. But it would be nice if we could reschedule it for another day,” Jones said.

Leaders from the city, Downtown Development Authority and the Ronald McDonald House, who work together to organize the parade, said they do not reschedule the parade due to other holiday events happening on other days through the next month.

The Augusta Light Up Spectacular, the city’s tree lighting event, has been rescheduled to December 13 at 4 p.m. at the Augusta Common.

Jones said the Pedal Express, their Christmas light tour, will continue operating through Augusta during the holiday season. “We take you around to all the other areas and do everything in the holiday spirit and then we come back and give you holiday cookies,” she said.

Those looking forward to Augusta’s parade will have to wait until next year.

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