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🍔 A Staple Augustan Burger Joint
Located downtown on Broad Street, Farmhaus Burger takes the classic burger joint to the next level with locally sourced beef, house-made pickles, and indulgent "boozy" milkshakes. The rustic-industrial interior and energetic vibe create an enticing and comfortable atmosphere perfect for both fast-paced lunches or leisurely dinners with friends before a show.
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❄️ Augusta Braces for Major Ice Storm
The Gist: Augusta officials held emergency planning calls this week as a potentially historic ice storm barrels toward the CSRA this weekend. The city expects over half an inch of ice accumulation Saturday through Monday, enough to topple trees, snap power lines, and shut down roads. Emergency Management urged residents to charge devices, stock up on supplies, and protect pipes from freezing.
Why It Matters: This isn't just cold weather. Half an inch of ice can paralyze the city, knock out power for days, and make travel deadly.
What's Next: City leaders will decide within 12-16 hours whether to activate the Emergency Operations Center.
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🚨 Six Arrested in Hotel Drug Bust
The Gist: Richmond County Sheriff's Office arrested six people Tuesday on drug and weapons charges during a coordinated operation at a local hotel. The SWAT team also responded to two separate incidents in less than three hours that same day, signaling an active week for law enforcement.
Why It Matters: Hotel drug operations affect neighborhood safety and signal organized criminal activity that demands aggressive enforcement.
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🩸 Blood Center Urges Donations Before Storm
The Gist: The Shepeard Community Blood Center is asking Augusta residents to donate blood ahead of this weekend's ice storm. Blood supplies often drop during severe weather when donors can't travel, but hospitals still need steady inventory for emergencies and surgeries.
Why It Matters: Winter storms don't stop medical emergencies. Donating now ensures local hospitals can save lives even if roads become impassable.
Read more here.
🎭 Wild Kratts Live! | Columbia County Performing Arts Center | Evans | 01/25 | More Interactive animal adventure bringing the PBS show to life.
🏛️ Augusta Sculpture Trail | Downtown Augusta | Augusta | 01/22-12/26 | More Self-guided walk featuring eighteen stunning sculptures by national artists.
📚 Brown Bag History Lecture | Augusta Museum of History | Augusta | 01/28 | More Revolutionary family stories illuminate Augusta's past over lunch.
🎭 Eddie Griffin | Bell Auditorium | Augusta | 01/23 | More Comedy legend delivers side-splitting anecdotes and unfiltered hilarity.
🎹 Diana Krall | Columbia County Performing Arts Center | Evans | 01/28 | More Grammy-winning jazz pianist with sultry vocals and pre-bop sophistication.
🎸 Yacht Rock Revue | Columbia County Performing Arts Center | Evans | 01/29 | More Smooth '70s and '80s soft rock from Steely Dan to Hall & Oates.
🎨 Morris Museum of Art | Riverwalk | Augusta | 01/22-01/29 | More American South masterworks showcasing regional culture and artistic heritage.
🏛️ Gertrude Herbert Institute | Ware's Folly | Augusta | 01/22-01/29 | More Contemporary art in an 1818 architectural gem on Telfair Street.
🎭 Fake It to Make It | Columbia County Performing Arts Center | Evans | 01/23 | More Hilarious comedy exploring ambition, identity, and modern relationships.
👨👩👧 Gabby's Dollhouse Live! | Columbia County Performing Arts Center | Evans | 01/22 | More Beloved Netflix series springs to life with music and magic.
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