Augusta, GA
Here’s where you can celebrate July 4th in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Despite the hot weather expected on July 4th, celebration events will continue this week throughout the CSRA.
Wednesday, July 3rd
Fort Eisenhower is doing its Independence Day celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:45 p.m. that evening.
The Barton Field Independence Day celebration includes a kiddie carnival, shopping, food, live entertainment and so much more. The night ends with a firework extravaganza unrivaled by anyone in the CSRA from 5 to 11 p.m.
Burke County Recreation Department Complex is having an community celebration with a fireworks show, vendors, concessions, yard games, inflatables and more. Bring a chair and tailgate from your car starting at 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 4th
On Walton Way at the home of George Walton there is an Independence Day event at Meadow Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In North Augusta, head over to the Living History Park celebration where there will be hot dogs, watermelon, water, and all free cool pops. Come dressed in red, white, and blue with children and pets. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grovetown is having a Bar-be-que in Liberty Park starting at 11 a.m.
Gates open for Boom in the Park at Evans Towne Center Park at 5 p.m.
The Augusta Greenjackets will be having fireworks after the July 4th game at SRP Park.
The City of Augusta invites all citizens, visitors, and guests to join us for the annual Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Augusta. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vendors, a kid’s zone, and much more.
The fireworks show launches from right across the Augusta Common on the top levee of the Augusta Riverwalk at 9:15 p.m.
Join The Village at Woodside in Aiken for a free community event featuring live music, food trucks, and a firework finale you don’t want to miss. Make sure to bring a chair and a blanket for this spectacular evening celebration from 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, July 5th
Join the Thomson-McDuffie Government Center for an unforgettable celebration of freedom at Freedom Blast. This event will include a day filled with music, food, and exciting activities for the whole family starting at 7 p.m.
For those who are wanting some small-town Independence Day charm without giving up a big show can head to The Hephzibah Agricultural Center. The annual Fireworks Extravaganza will start around 9:30p.m.
Saturday, July 6th
Friends of Clark’s Hill Lake Fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. for people on land or in a boat at Raysville Marina in Thomson.
Sunday, July 7th
Join the Story Mill Road Baptist Church in Hephzibah for a community picnic and fireworks with Providence Baptist Church, Landscape Wizard, and The Masters Transport Ministry. Free meal including ribs, pulled pork, hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the sides. Games and events start at 6 p.m., food is ready at 7 and fireworks at dark will be around 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Georgia gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan campaigned in Augusta ahead of Election Day, making stops at two churches and meeting with local faith leaders.
The former lieutenant governor visited Good Hope Baptist Church on Cedar Street, where he spoke with the Greater Augusta Interfaith Coalition’s “Music to the Polls” group.
Duncan told us that, if elected governor, he wants to expand Medicaid, pass what he called “common-sense gun legislation,” and create more economic opportunities statewide. He also pointed to affordability concerns impacting families and businesses.
“I want to take $1.7 billion of our state’s fund and wrap it around the axle of poverty,” Duncan said, adding that he wants to lower child care costs and improve temporary assistance programs.
Duncan also stopped at Miles Memorial Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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NJ apartment dwellers, renters have these options for help with rent
State and local officials say several programs are designed to help low and moderate-income households stay housed in the face of financial distress.
As rent prices continue to strain budgets, a new study is highlighting where Georgians can save the most by splitting housing costs.
According to a report from SmartAsset, some cities in Georgia offer major savings for renters who choose to live with a roommate.
Here’s what to know.
Where can you save the most in Georgia?
The study ranks Augusta as the top city in Georgia for roommate savings, and No. 6 in the country.
Renters there can save about 45% on monthly rent, or roughly $450 per month, by sharing an apartment.
Here’s how the costs compare in Augusta:
- One-bedroom rent: $1,000
- Two-bedroom rent: $1,100
- Estimated monthly savings with a roommate: $450
Why are roommate savings so high?
With rent prices rising, splitting costs has become one of the easiest ways to cut monthly expenses.
The study shows that sharing rent can significantly reduce housing costs, especially in cities where prices have climbed in recent years.
How does Georgia compare to the rest of the country?
Here’s the top 10 cities in the US for saving with a roomate:
- Cleveland, OH
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Jersey City, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Boise, ID
- Augusta, GA
- New Haven, CT
- Chattanooga, TN
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Shreveport, LA
Methodology
The study analyzed 100 U.S. cities using rental data from March 2025 to March 2026 from Zumper, comparing one-bedroom rents to half the cost of two-bedroom apartments to estimate savings from sharing with a roommate.
For more information, visit smartasset.com/data-studies/roommate-savings-2026.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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