AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta mayor race now has three candidates as another person has announced their candidacy. Eric Gaines, who’s on the charter review committee and is a local real estate investor, announced on Sunday that he is running for mayor on Sunday.

About 60 people gathered at the Augusta County Courthouse to protest against ICE and the president. The protest was held in the wake of the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Attendees expressed anger and fear over the current political climate and the actions of ICE.

Augusta Utilities will temporarily drain the canal waterway beginning Sunday to allow crews safe access to canal structures and the Raw Water Pump Station. Maintenance will also include routine cleaning and maintenance at the pumping station, as well as tree and debris removal necessary to provide access for equipment and personnel.

John Daly's long-standing Masters tradition seemed over when the Hooters in Augusta closed. But Daly has found a new Augusta HQ for 2026.

Slaven has previously served as chair of the board. Kincheloe is taking on the role of vice chair during his first term as a supervisor.

When it was announced that the location in Augusta was on the list, many had the same question: What happens to John Daly?

As The Augusta Chronicle originally reported in June 2024, Eagle South LLC filed paperwork with Augusta-Richmond County and the state of Georgia to erect a data center campus at 2883 Gordon Hwy. Fort Gordon is home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command, charged with maintaining America's cyber defense.