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CleanSpark, Inc., a market leading data center developer, today announced it has entered into a 20-year infrastructure lease agreement, with two five-year extension options, directly with a high-investment grade, leading global technology company at its Sandersville, Georgia, campus. The lease is expected to generate approximately $6.6 billion of contracted revenue over the initial term.

The annual Peach Jam youth basketball tournament is back in town, and it continues to bring more visitors to the CSRA. Today marks the day that the youth basketball games start at the Riverview Park Activities Center. Peach Jam is one of the most prestigious basketball tournaments at the amateur level. This year marks the 30th year of Peach Jam and this sporting event is a great boost for the local economy and businesses.

Home › News › Jul 2026 Staff Report From Georgia CEO Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 The United Way of the CSRA is hosting its ‘Christmas in July’ effort through their empty stocking fund. Christmas may still be months away but the United Way of the CSRA says now is the time to start preparing for giving back during the holidays. Read more at WJBF.

A new breakfast restaurant has opened in North Augusta, bringing Texas-inspired tacos to the area. Beanie Bens, located on Georgia Avenue, opened a couple of months ago and specializes in breakfast tacos. The restaurant operates weekdays from 6 a.m. to noon and weekends from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The restaurant draws its inspiration from Texas, offering a “Taste of Texas” menu featuring tacos named after cities in the state.

The Greater Augusta Arts Council invites the public to a ribbon cutting celebrating four new public sculptures at Pendleton King Park on Saturday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park entrance, 1600 Troupe Street, Augusta, GA 30904, and is free to attend. The installation features “Hydrangeas” by Colleen Beyer-Stewart and Wesley L.

Augusta firefighters are used to running toward the heat, but this weekend, they will face a completely different kind of fire. Dave’s Hot Chicken is teaming up with the Augusta Fire Department this Saturday, July 18, from 2–4pm for the Five Alarm Firehouse Fest. This will be a family-friendly community fundraiser at Dave’s new Augusta location at 1102 Trust Avenue, Augusta, GA. Local heroes will test their limits against the infamous “Reaper” spice level to raise life-saving safety funds.

Mutual Health, a virtual-care-first health share program led by LifeLock founder Todd Davis, is now available in Georgia following its launch in the state this month with nationwide expansion coming soon. The launch comes as healthcare affordability and access remain major concerns for individuals, families and small business owners across the state.

With peak summer travel season underway, it's the perfect time to settle the biggest in-flight and airport lounge food and drink debates. point.me, the leading award flight search and loyalty platform, asked its members, some of America's most experienced travelers, to weigh in on everything from which airlines have the best economy snacks and coffee, to which carrier has the heaviest wine pour and business-class meals.