Calendar of events: Meetings, public hearings and more

Augusta Administrator Tameka Allen speaks to residents at a Tuesday hearing on House BIll 581, which creates a new homestead tax break. Staff photo by Susan McCord

Augusta Administrator Tameka Allen speaks to residents at a Tuesday hearing on House BIll 581, which creates a new homestead tax break. Staff photo by Susan McCord

Date: February 09, 2025

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ONGOING

  • The Augusta downtown market will start March 15 and run through Nov. 15. For more information, visit theaugustamarket.com

Monday, Feb. 10

  • Garrison Keillor will perform at Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans. For more information, visit https://thecenterofcc.com
  • Grovetown City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at Grovetown City Hall. For more information, visit cityofgrovetown.com
  • The Richmond County Board of Elections will hold their regular monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. in the Linda Beazley Room of the Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St.  
  • The Richmond County Board of Assessors will hold its regular session at 4 p.m. in the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building, Room 291.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

  • Richmond County Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding opting out of the Statewide Adjusted Base Year Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption. The public hearing will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office on Broad Street. 
  • Richmond County Board of Education will a committee meeting at 4 p.m. at the Board of Education office on Broad Street. For more information, visit rcboe.org
  • The Grovetown City Council will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. in the city council chambers at Grovetown City Hall regarding House Bill 581.
  • The Augusta Commission will hold a public hearing for House Bill 581 at 6 p.m. at Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road.
  • The Augusta Commission will hold its committee meetings starting at 1 p.m. in the commission chambers at the Municipal Building. For more information, visit augustaga.gov
  • The Harlem City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. regarding House Bill 581. The hearing will be held at the public safety building.
  • Columbia County committees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office on Hereford Farm Road. For more information, visit ccboe.net

Wednesday, Feb. 12

  • The Columbia County Library Board will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Evans Library. For more information, visit gchrl.org

Thursday, Feb. 13

  • The Harlem City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. regarding House Bill 581. The hearing will be held at the public safety building.
  • Savannah River Nuclear Solutions will hold an engineering job fair to seek applicants with experience or holding degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Ave, North Augusta, S.C.

Friday, Feb. 14

  •  Riverdance will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Monday, Feb. 17

  • Buffalo Soldiers re-enactment and horse display will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn the history of the U.S. Army Buffalo Soldiers, watch drill re-enactments and even get photos taken with the horses. The re-enactors will be from The Greater Atlanta Buffalo Soldiers. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit  https://www.facebook.com/events/1299392507948171

Tuesday, Feb. 18

  • Richmond County Board of Education will hold a called board meeting regarding adoption of House Bill 581. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education office on Broad Street. 
  • The Augusta Commission will hold a public hearing for House Bill 581 at 11 a.m. at Augusta Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St.
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding House Bill 581 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov
  • The Columbia County Board of Elections will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Board of Elections office. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • The Harlem City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. regarding House Bill 581. The hearing will be held at the public safety building.
  • The Columbia County Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center Complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov

Friday, Feb. 21 

  • The Mark Trammell Quartet featuring Hall of Fame inductee Mark Trammell, will be in concert at Bethesda Baptist Church between Grovetown and Harlem at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission. For more information, call 706 556-6818 or visit www.bethesdabchurch.org.

Saturday, Feb. 22

  • The Augusta Half Marathon, 10k and 5k will be held at Augusta University Summerville Campus. For more information, visit https://augustahalf.org
  • Coloring Outside the Lines Art GALA-ry and Silent Auction will be held from 6-9 p.m. at The Hub for Community Innovation, 631 Chafee Ave. in Augusta. All proceeds benefit the Westabou Scholarship Fund. 

Monday, Feb. 24

  • The Harlem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. for its regular meeting at the Public Safety Headquarters. For more information, visit https://www.harlemga.org/meetings
  • Black on Horseback will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Coffeehouse ballroom in JSAC on the Summerville Campus of Augusta University. Brandi Wallace, R.L. Sheppard and Kim Bryson will hold a panel discussion on black horse trainers, farmers and cowboys. The event will be moderated by Professor Kristie Johnson. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1807594463398753/). 

Tuesday, Feb. 25

  • Columbia County committees will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the Evans Government Center complex. For more information, visit columbiacountyga.gov

Wednesday, Feb. 26

  • The First Black _____: — Event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Reese Library. Panelists Dr. Joseph Hobbs, Dr. Deltrye Holt and Dr. D. Ronald Spearman will talk about the integration of Augusta University’s legacy institutions. Dr. Vanessa Spearman will be the moderator. (link: https://www.facebook.com/events/653671483987713) Free and open to the public.

Friday, Feb. 28

  • The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit this link

Saturday, March 1

  • The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit this link
  • The Augusta Mardi Gras parade will be held at noon in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit the event Facebook page
  • SRP Park, the Augusta GreenJackets, and Oak View Group are hosting a job fair to find candidates to work the upcoming season. Candidates must be 16 years of age to apply, must be able to pass a background check, and must be able to work all home games (April – Labor Day) and additional events as needed. The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SRP Park.

Sunday, March 2

  • The “Wizard of Oz” will be performed by the Augusta Players at the Imperial Theatre at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit this link

Friday, March 7

  • SPANKthe80s: The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band Experience will perform at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. SPANKthe80s is the nation’s premiere 80’s tribute band. The group has been performing their high-energy musical tribute to the 80’s era since 1999. SPANKthe80s recreates the sounds, styles, and vibe of the 80’s with hits from Michael Jackson, Prince, Bon Jovi, Journey, and many more. For more information, visit this link.

Saturday, March 8

  • The Triple Crown Road Race will be held at Odell Weeks Activity Center in Aiken. For more information, visit the Triple Crown Road Race Facebook page. 

Monday, March 10

  • Easterseals East Georgia Golfing for Greatness tournament will be held at 9 a.m. Belle Meade Country Club, 2660 Twin Pine Road in Thomson. To register, visit this link.

Friday, March 14

  • The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/augusta
  • “Let’s Glow Crazy” Family Fun Run will be held at Patriots Park in Evans.This non-competitive event is all about enjoying the evening with family and friends, without the pressure of a timed 5K. Each participant will receive glow sticks at check-in to help light up the course. After the run, join in the festivities with food trucks and live music, creating the perfect atmosphere for a fun family night out. The cost is $15 for 10 and older and free for under 10. All are asked to register before March 1 at  https://bit.ly/OutdoorRec2025

Saturday, March 15

  • Raisin AJ presents the hit stage play “Unavailable” at the Imperial Theatre at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit this link.
  • Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will be at the Miller Theater in Augusta. For more information, visit https://millertheateraugusta.com
  • The Aiken Trials will be held at the Aiken Training Track. Gates will open at 10 a.m. For more information, visit https://aikentrials.com.  
  • The Foodees Food and Culture Festival will be held in downtown Augusta. For more information, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/augusta
  • Run the Runway 5k will be held at Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Augusta/RuntheRunway5KAGS2024
  • The 5th annual Run for Ryan 5k/10k will be held at 8 a.m. at Lakeside High School. For more information, visit the event Facebook page
  • ShamRock-and-Roll golf cart parade and festival will be held in downtown Harlem. The golf cart parade will start at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the event Facebook page

Sunday, March 16

Tuesday, March 18 

  • Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, please visit thecenterofcc.com

Saturday, March 22

  • The Aiken Spring Steeplechase will be held at the Aiken Steeplechase Racecourse located 2020 Richland Ave E in Aiken. For more information, visit https://aikensteeplechase.com.

Friday, March 28

  • The 2025 CSRA Heart Walk will be held at SRP Park in North Augusta. The gates will open at 5 p.m. and the walk will start at 6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www2.heart.org.
  • Big Bounce America will be in Augusta. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.
  • The Columbia County Cultural Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Saturday, March 29

  • Pacers & Polo, the third leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown, will be held at Historic Whitney Field on Mead Avenue in Aiken.
  • Big Bounce America will be in Augusta. For more information and tickets, visit https://thebigbounceamerica.com/event/augusta/.
  • The Columbia County Cultural Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Sunday, March 30

Tuesday, April 1 

  • Kids Jam 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park Activities Center. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Thursday, April 24 

  • Pretty Woman the Musical will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Saturday, April 26

  • The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com

Sunday, April 27

  • The Augusta Air Show, featuring the Blue Angels, will be held at the Augusta Regional Airport. For more information, visit https://augustaairshow.com

Friday, May 9

Saturday, May 10

Sunday, May 11

Wednesday, May 14 

  • Chicago” will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit thecenterofcc.com.

Thursday, July 10

  • Brad Williams will perform his comedy tour at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thecenterofcc.com

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