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Augusta, Georgia, is on the way to cool places, but instead of driving through this town, you should stop here sometime. It's the second oldest and the third largest city in Georgia (behind Savannah and Atlanta, respectively), according to georgiaencyclopedia.org.1 And while its GPS coordinates align with major routes to Atlanta and Charleston, you'll find plenty of fun things to do in Augusta, Georgia—even beyond its storied golf course.

This lively city of around 200,000, just across the Savannah River from South Carolina, offers excellent food and drink and plenty of attractions both indoors and out.2 Augusta has exciting ways to get around, too: Petersburg boat tours through the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area; and the Historic Trolley Tour of Augusta. Here are plenty of reasons to visit Augusta, GA, including it being the town where the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, grew up.

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

The only independent nonprofit visual arts school in the area, the Institute is housed in historic Ware's Folly and the Walker-Mackenzie Studio.3 Besides offering classes and workshops, the facility exhibits an impressive collection of contemporary art.

ghia.org; 506 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-5495

Abel Brown Southern Kitchen/Oyster Bar

Chef-owner Todd Schafer changes his menu daily, working with local producers to get the freshest ingredients. Try the Anson Mills Johnny Cake, topped with Andouille, pimiento cheese, and chives.

abelbrownaugusta.com; 491 Highland Ave., Augusta, GA 30909; 706-738-6491

The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery

Strawberry, red velvet, chocolate, and banana chocolate chip are some of the cake flavors on Boll Weevil's dessert menu. Then there's the cheesecake menu that features a range of flavors, from cinnamon to turtle crunch.

thebollweevil.com; 10 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-7772

Bodega Ultima

Bodega Ultima is a good spot for a light breakfast or a casual lunch and dinner infused with Mediterranean and Indian flavors. The father and son restaurateurs, inspired by corner stores in New York City, infuse Mediterranean and Spanish flavors into this neighborhood cafe.

bodegaultima.com; 353 Highland Ave., Augusta, GA 30909; 706-426-6661

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

Honoring one of Georgia's most celebrated educators, this museum houses four permanent exhibits and additional rotating ones featuring the contributions of African American Augustans. It offers an array of educational and outreach programs.

lucycraftlaneymuseum.com; 1116 Phillips Street, Augusta, GA 30901; 706-724-3576

Craft & Vine

This intimate spot downtown is known for craft cocktails and claims "the best wine selection on Broad Street."4 Choose from hand-crafted cocktails, draught beer, and an elegant selection of 32 bottles of wine by the glass. Step inside the art deco and metal-modern-inspired bar to taste the unique menu of small plates.

craftandvine.com; 1204b Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901; 706-496-8442

Betty's Branch

Paddlers love this branch of the Savannah River. You can arrange rentals or tours with Cole Watkins Tours, owned and operated by an Augusta native.

colewatkinstours.com; 706-840-0433

Augusta Museum of History

Celebrating the Central Savannah River Region, the museum includes an exhibit spotlighting soul music legend James Brown, who grew up here.5 The museum collects, preserves, and interprets the past of Augusta for people's education and enjoyment.

augustamuseum.org; 560 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-8454

Finch & 5th

Come early in the evening for a charcuterie plate with a craft cocktail and chill before enjoying a casual dinner. This restaurant takes a creative twist on Southern classics.

finchandfifth.com; 379 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA, 30909; 706-364-5300

Forks Area Trail System

Perfect for mountain bikers (or hikers), "FATS" offers six densely forested loops and 34 miles of trails just across the South Carolina border.6 Note: In response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, all recreation sites on the Sumter National Forest, including FATS, remain closed until hazardous conditions improve and assessments can be completed. Visit the USDA Forest Service website for recommended safety precautions and restrictions since FATS passes through lands open to hunting in season.

Phinizy Center for Water Science

From the Mayor's Fishin' Hole to the Floodplain Boardwalk and Observation deck, this educational facility is a great place to connect with nature. The Phinizy Center for Water Science promotes healthy environments and clean water.

phinizycenter.org; 1858 Lock and Dam Road, Augusta, GA 30906; 706-828-2109

River Watch Brewery

The mother-daughter brew team at River Watch has three main brews but also experiments with new flavors and offers unique beers in limited release.

riverwatchbrewery.com; 1175 4th St, Building 61, Augusta, GA 30901; 706-421-7177

Buona Caffe

Come by for breakfast or lunch and a full menu of specialty coffees and espressos. They offer organic, loose-leaf tea and French and Italian sodas crafted with Buona's house-made syrups. P.S. They roast their own beans that you can buy by the bag to take home.

buonacaffe.com; multiple locations

The Partridge Inn

Now part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the Partridge Inn is a historic property that underwent a major restoration.7 Discover Six South Bar and its rooftop views. Perched on top of a hill in a peaceful neighborhood, this hotel has scenic views from the quarter mile of verandas and balconies connecting the rooms to the 8595 Restaurant and Bar.

partridgeinn.com; 2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904; 706-737-8888

NEWS

Augusta Chronicle

It's time for the third round of the Masters. Will it be another sunny day at Augusta National?

Here's the data we collected from weather officials:

National Weather Service forecast for Saturday, April 12 in Augusta

Skies will be very sunny with less than 30% cloud coverage for most of the day. Temperatures of 48 degrees with 80% humidity at 8 a.m. and 68 degrees with 36% humidity at 4 p.m. There will be a light to gentle breeze with practically no chance of rain.

The Weather Channel forecast for Saturday, April 12 in Augusta

Mostly sunny skies with less than 50% cloud coverage for most of the day. Temperatures will feel like 48 degrees with 79% humidity at 8 a.m. and 68 degrees with 36% humidity at 4 p.m. There will be a light to gentle breeze with no chance of rain.

AccuWeather forecast for Saturday, April 12 in Augusta

Mostly sunny skies with 15-25% cloud coverage. Temperatures will feel like 50 degrees by 8 a.m. and 68 degrees by 5 p.m. Winds will typically be a light to gentle breeze with potential gusts of 16-18 mph after 11 a.m. There is no chance of rain. Humidity will hover around 35-56% depending on the time of day.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email atmlegoas@gannett.com.

The state's leaders are reacting to the news of former Rep. Ben Harbin's passing.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Former Georgia State Rep. Ben L. Harbin (R-122nd District) was found dead of natural causes at a hotel in Augusta this week, according to the Richmond County Coroner. He was 61 years old.

Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen in Augusta said that Harbin was pronounced dead at the Fairfield Inn at 7:12 p.m. on Wednesday. The coroner's office said it's investigating Harbin's death, but his death has been deemed natural and no foul play or suspicion.

According to Harbin's Georgia House biography, he was first elected in 1994 and served Columbia County in the 122nd District for 20 years. He also served as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, among several other key leadership positions.

Credit: House.ga.gov

Rep. Ben Harbin

The state's leaders are reacting to the news of Harbin's passing. In a statement on X, Gov. Brian Kemp wrote that he and his entire family are mourning.

"A dedicated public servant, he helped to balance our state budgets and maintain our AAA bond rating during the most difficult financial time in modern history- the Great Recession," Kemp wrote. "We are praying for his family and loved ones in the days and weeks ahead during this time of grieving."

House Speaker Jon Burns wrote on X that he is "deeply saddened" to hear about Harbin's passing.

"Dayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and my former collegague in the House, Ben Harbin," Burns wrote. "Ben served our state with diligence and integrity for over two decades, and as House Appropriations chairman, he was instrumental in shaping the pathway to the success our state is witnessing today. Please join us in lifting up his family, and the entire Augusta community, as they face the difficult days ahead."

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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University softball earned its most significant win of the season on Saturday morning, defeating No. 8-ranked and 2025 Peach Belt Conference regular season champion North Georgia 10-6 at Jaguar Field. The victory marked Augusta's first win over North Georgia since 2013 and snapped a long-standing series streak.

With the win, Augusta improves to 26-25 overall.

Augusta 10, North Georgia 6

After falling behind 2-0 on a first-inning home run, Augusta responded immediately in the bottom half. Ayellad Howard walked, and after a double from Bailee Roberts, Payton Terrell drove in Howard with a two-out single to left.

The Jaguars broke the game open with a seven-run third inning. Howard walked again to lead off and moved to third on a single from Chesney Miles. Roberts followed with an RBI single to right to tie the game at 2-2. Singles from Ansley Gibson and Nevaeh Ross, along with a walk from Terrell and a hit-by-pitch drawn by Cadance Winder, loaded the bases and put Augusta ahead. Grace Bailey then delivered a two-run double down the left field line, and Howard capped the rally with a two-RBI triple to the gap in left center. Augusta sent 11 batters to the plate in the inning and took an 8-2 lead.

North Georgia responded with four runs in the fourth to make it 8-6, but Augusta's bullpen closed the door from there. Terrell earned the win with 3.1 innings of relief, and Madalyn Spinks earned her second save of the season by tossing the final 3.1 scoreless frames, allowing just one hit.

The Jaguars added two insurance runs in the sixth. After a walk from Kaylynn Scaffe and a sacrifice bunt from Howard, Miles drove in Scaffe with a single to center and later scored on a fielder's choice grounder by Roberts.

Roberts went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Howard reached base three times and finished with three RBIs and a triple. Bailey added two RBIs, and Terrell, Ross, and Miles each drove in one run.

Augusta recorded nine hits, drew four walks, and committed no errors defensively.