Augusta, GA
New system launches in Augusta, offering noninvasive brain tumor treatment
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Cancer patients in the Augusta area will soon have access to a new, non-invasive treatment option for brain tumors and other neurological conditions through the Elekta Gamma Knife Esprit system at Wellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center.
Leaders from both organizations will celebrate the technology’s launch during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, alongside patients, elected officials and community leaders.
According to the news release, the Gamma Knife Esprit uses highly focused radiation to treat brain tumors, lesions and vascular abnormalities without incisions or general anesthesia.
The advanced system can reduce recovery times, shorten hospital stays and minimize side effects compared to traditional surgical procedures.
Physicians have already begun treating patients with the new machine, which replaces a previous Gamma Knife model following months of installation and preparation.
The ceremony will take place at Professional Building 1, 1481 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta.
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Augusta, GA
Augusta Volleyball Announces 2026 Schedule, Promotional Calendar – Augusta University
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University volleyball has announced its 2026 schedule, featuring 30 regular-season matches and 10 home contests inside Christenberry Fieldhouse.
The reigning 2025 Peach Belt Conference regular-season champions open the season Aug. 28-29 at the Emmanuel Tournament in Franklin Springs, Ga., before returning home Sept. 4-5 to co-host the Augusta/USC Aiken Tournament. Augusta then travels to Clinton, Miss., for the annual Peach Belt Conference/Gulf South Conference Crossover before opening Peach Belt Conference play Sept. 17 against Middle Georgia at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
Following an eight-match road swing through late September and October, the Jaguars return home for their final four regular-season contests, hosting Francis Marion, Flagler and rival USC Aiken. The 2026 Peach Belt Conference Tournament begins Nov. 12.
Tickets are available now. Don’t miss your chance to watch the reigning Peach Belt Conference regular-season champions in action at Christenberry Fieldhouse this fall.
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In conjunction with the schedule release, Augusta Athletics has also announced its promotional schedule for the 2026 home season.
2026 Promotional Schedule
Friday, Sept. 4 – vs. Lee (12:00 p.m.) & North Greenville (5:00 p.m.)
Parents Weekend
Join us as we welcome Jaguar families to campus for opening weekend.
Thursday, Sept. 17 – vs. Middle Georgia (6:00 p.m.)
Student Appreciation
Augusta University students are encouraged to pack Christenberry Fieldhouse for the conference home opener.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – vs. Georgia College (3:00 p.m.)
CSRA Club Volleyball Day
Local club volleyball teams are invited to attend and be recognized throughout the match.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – vs. Lander (6:00 p.m.)
Coats & Scrubs Night
Medical students and healthcare professionals are invited to wear their scrubs and support the Jaguars.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 – vs. Francis Marion (6:00 p.m.)
Here to Win – Cancer Awareness Game
Augusta Athletics and the Georgia Cancer Center continue the “Here to Win” campaign to raise cancer awareness, promote early detection and support patients. Fans are encouraged to wear pink.
Friday, Oct. 23 – vs. Flagler (6:00 p.m.)
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night
A special night recognizing Augusta University’s faculty and staff.
Saturday, Oct. 24 – vs. Flagler (1:00 p.m.)
Halloween Game
Fans are encouraged to wear costumes while cheering on the Jaguars.
Friday, Nov. 6 – vs. USC Aiken (6:00 p.m.)
Greek Night
Augusta University’s fraternities and sororities are invited to attend and show their Jaguar pride.
Saturday, Nov. 7 – vs. USC Aiken (3:00 p.m.)
Senior Night
Help us recognize the Jaguars’ senior class before the final regular-season home match.
Augusta, GA
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $87M Sale of Apartment Community in Augusta
AUGUSTA, GA. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $87 million sale of Mason Augusta, a 462-unit apartment community located at 101 Pine Forest Road in Augusta. Taylor Bird, Robert Stickel, Alex Brown, Nelson Abels and Laura Aylor of Cushman & Wakefield’s Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group represented the seller, Waypoint Residential, in the transaction. The buyer was Southwood Realty Co.
Mason Augusta was developed in two phases in 2022 and 2024 and was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 685 to 1,321 square feet, as well as a fitness center with yoga and spin studio, resort-style pools with sundecks and tanning ledges, clubhouse with e-lounge and coffee bar, game room, business center and a dining and lounge terrace with outdoor fireplace.
Other amenities at Mason Augusta include an automated parcel system, dog park and indoor pet spa, garages and outdoor gathering spaces with grilling kitchens and fire pits.
Augusta, GA
Crews battle fire along Boy Scout Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department responded to a fire on the 200 block of Boy Scout Road Sunday afternoon, officials say.
Officials on the scene said they are no reported injuries and that there were six buildings impacted by the fire.
According to our crews, the buildings look to be a part of the Ventana Townhomes.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office shut down portions of Boy Scout Road between Skinner Mill Road and Commons Boulevard while crews battled the fire.
Dispatchers said they started receiving calls about the fire around 2:34 p.m.
We are working to learn the cause.
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