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AUGUSTA, Ga. () – March is shaping up to be a lucrative month for Augusta, with two prominent organizations forecasting a financial boon for the region.
Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council revealed on Monday that they anticipate welcoming 1,662 visitors to the River Region. These visitors are expected to participate in a variety of gatherings, including meetings, reunions, and sporting events, collectively contributing an estimated $1,208,350 to the local economy.
Here is a list of the upcoming events, along with their projected attendance figures and the estimated economic impact, as provided by both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council:
| Meeting/Event: | Dates: | Attendance: | Total Est. Economic Impact (EEI): |
| Aiken-Augusta Swim League 2026 Southeast Meet of Champions | March 5-8 | 675 | $238,461.72 |
| Summerville High School Baseball vs. Aiken High School | March 6 | 84 | $13,263.16 |
| 2026 Bolles School Rowing Spring Training | March 8-15 | 25 | $87,902.50 |
| 2026 Nike Scholastic League Tournament | March 9-14 | 500 | $443,478.04 |
| SACSCOC Accreditation Meeting 2026 | March 15-19 | 15 | $19,106.80 |
| 2026 Greenwich Academy Rowing Training | March 15-21 | 28 | $64,985.96 |
| 2026 Lawrenceville High School Spring Training | March 16-22 | 85 | $169,054.75 |
| 2026 Georgia Postal Workers Union Tri-State Conference | March 18-21 | 250 | $172,096.58 |
| Total: | 1,662 | $1,208,350 |