AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Business leaders from across the CSRA are coming together next week for the Augusta Area Business Summit.

Happening on Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Augusta, the all-day event is themed “The Power of You.”

Its mission is to help professionals from every industry learn, connect and grow.

It’ll feature speakers, networking opportunities and more.

Organizers spoke about the importance of this summit.

“So, we have things from being able to leverage AI in your business to avoiding burnout and being resilient, generic leadership training and being able to upscale yourself as a leader and managing multiple generations in the workplace,” said Amy Richardson, chair of Augusta Area Business Summit Planning Committee.

“Whether you’re in trades or white collar, it doesn’t matter, or whether you’re a business owner or business representative, in sales, in an HR position, I think anybody can come,” Debbie Reeves, Augusta Area Business Summit Planning Committee.

Hosted by Richardson Professional Solutions, the summit includes meals, sponsor booths and door prizes throughout the day.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Canal Authority is cutting the ribbon on a new ADA compliant kayak launch on Friday afternoon.

The ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the Mill Village Trailhead, 1905 Pearl Avenue.

Officials say its the first of its kind in Augusta-Richmond County.

According to the Augusta Canal Heritage Area’s Facebook, the project was made possible by a grant from the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute.

Local elected officials, representatives from Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, Canoe and Kayak Club of Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council will be in attendance.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Brad Means brings a live report from the Georgia-Carolina State Fair on Hale Street in Augusta on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

Located at 4th and Hale Street, gates open at 5 p.m., tonight, and will go until 11 p.m.

Thursday is Coca-Cola night! Bring an empty can of Sprite, Diet Coke or Coke Zero for $7 admission to the fair. The cans will be recycled to benefit the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.

General admission is $10, and children ages 5 and under get in for free. You can ride unlimited rides for $30. Anyone 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult. Military personnel (retired or active) have free admission and parking with ID each day of the fair.

This year marks the 101st time the Augusta Exchange Club is hosting the event.

The event lasts until Oct. 26th.