Richmond Hill Principal Placed on Leave
Richmond County School System has placed Richmond Hill Elementary principal Tomekia Darrisaw on administrative leave for an undetermined period.
Augusta Lifestyle News
This page covers cultural trends, family dynamics, housing and the everyday choices that shape daily life in Augusta. Reporting follows shifts in how people live, shop and interact within the city.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should local governments restrict the use of residential homes as short-term rentals?
Augusta Proposes New Zoning Rules for Home Rentals
The city aims to regulate short-term rentals by banning them in residential neighborhoods.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Should businesses have the right to remove advocacy groups from their private parking lots?
PETA Truck Removed From Augusta Grocery Store
Management and police cleared a protest vehicle from the Fresh Market parking lot on Washington Road.
Family
Live Poll
Do you trust your local hospitals to effectively prevent and contain serious bacterial outbreaks?
Augusta NICU Limits MRSA Transmission Risks
Researchers detail how targeted screening halted a neonatal intensive care unit MRSA outbreak in late 2025.
Education
Richmond School Board Runoff to Decide District 3 Seat
Voters will pick between two candidates on a Dec. 1 runoff after a split ballot created by a vacancy.
Culture
Brandon Wilde Residents Support Hale House
Seniors in Augusta assembled hygiene and snack kits to support local men addressing substance use challenges.
More in Lifestyle
Reporting here centers on changing social habits, family time, home environments and the retail landscape. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as lifestyles evolve. Seasonal shifts in activity levels and holiday observances remain the most consistent influence on how people spend their time. Economic constraints and housing costs are the most significant factors currently altering routines and long-term planning for local families.