Erica Van Buren

Ridge Road Campground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake reopens Wednesday, marking the final campground restored since Hurricane Helene.

Climate change is forcing snakes to adapt their behavior due to extreme weather like droughts and wildfires.

Pam Knox, a UGA Extension agricultural climatologist, is retiring after decades of helping farmers understand climate's impact.

Erica Van Buren, Augusta Chronicle Embracing Memorial Day while staying environmentally conscious is possible without sacrificing holiday festivities.

Augusta Canal has reopened to the public, but $32M in repairs and ongoing funding efforts remain after storm damage.

Pam Knox, a UGA Extension agricultural climatologist, is retiring after decades of helping farmers understand climate's impact.

Forecasters predict a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, largely due to the influence of El Niño.

June 1, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ET Hurricane season begins Monday and runs through Nov. 30, and forecasters say this year could be less active than usual — though preparation is still key for Augusta-area residents.

Public health officials are monitoring several emerging tick-borne diseases in the state.

Mosquito numbers are rising fast in Augusta as heat and drought linger. Here are 5 things to know — and how to protect yourself now.