Francie Klopotic
Columnist Francie Klopotic can be found about the town attending concerts, arts exhibitions and almost any event highlighting Augusta's cultural offerings.
Richmond County announces top spellers
Richmond County’s elementary and middle school spelling bees were Dec. 12.
Thriller shot in Augusta will make theatrical debut Valentine’s weekend 2026
“The Observance,” a thriller flick shot in the Augusta area in 2024, is set for a theatrical release Valentine’s Day weekend 2026, Friday, Feb. 13, at AMC Theatres nationwide. The theatrical trailer dropped Dec. 12.
Celtic Angels to bring an Irish Christmas to Evans Dec. 20
The Celtic Angels Christmas will be at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2025 at the Hardin Auditorium in Evans.
Longest night service planned for those who grieve
Join the congregation at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 3321 Wheeler Rd., at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 for the Longest Night service.
Coca Cola Polar Bear visits children’s hospital Dec. 10
Coca Cola’s Polar Bear mascot made rounds Wednesday bringing toys and smiles to children at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Piedmont Augusta announces donations of $2 million to 44 area non-profits
Piedmont Augusta announced Dec. 10 donations of $2 million in community impact funds to 44 community not-for-profit organizations to support the services they provide to residents of Augusta and surrounding communities
Mississippi family sees Fort Gordon Fisher House as a ‘home away from home’
Fisher House provides free lodging to active duty military and veteran families while a loved one receives treatment at a nearby hospital.
‘Noir at the Bar’ features a night of storytelling
Novelists will share stories at “Noir at the Bar” Dec. 13 at Le Chat Noir, 304 8th St.
Augusta Tech receives Food Lion foundation grant
Augusta Technical College has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.
‘Behold the Star’ celebrates Christmas through multiple musical genres
“Behold the Star” will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2025 at the Augusta University Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.
Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods
Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.
Salvation Army needs help for ‘Forgotten Angels’
Each year, hundreds of children across the Augusta area are adopted through the Angel Tree program. While most gifts are returned on time, some are not—leaving gaps the organization must fill in the final days before distribution.