The Metro Spirit, now defunct, was a free alternative news weekly based in Augusta, Georgia (USA), that covered local entertainment, events and culture.

In 2007, the publication became a member of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN), a network of newspapers and magazines across the U.S. that provides alternative journalism to local mainstream media, with the editorial team led by Editor Tom Grant.

Originally monikered “Metropolitan Spirit”, the paper was launched in 1989 by local entrepreneur David Vantrease.

Eventually, with no Augusta-based publisher, the paper was run from Charlottesville headquarters, though staff continued working locally in Augusta.

The paper continued to operate in print for several years before transitioning to digital -only format, where editors opined on local happenings.