Augusta
Morning News
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The top local news stories of 2024, ranging from impactful community tragedies to significant criminal incidents, reveal a year marked by both community resilience and heartbreak. WRDW
- ➤ Local law enforcement increases patrols on New Year's Eve to address underage drinking. WRDW
- ➤ 16-year-old Kemonie Sellers, previously reported missing, has been safely located and reunited with her family. FOX54
- ➤ The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office successfully located two out of three missing juveniles in Augusta, with efforts ongoing to find the third. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta-area residents express a desire for new dining options, a Trader Joe's, local government action on downtown revitalization, and a cleaner, more accessible city in a survey outlining their 2025 wishlist. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Residents of downtown Augusta expressed their goals and aspirations for 2025 on New Year's Eve, encompassing travel plans and dreams of an improved city. The Augusta Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old man in Augusta has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation and sodomy involving a minor. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County Schools' Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw resigns to be closer to his family. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Richard Roundtree of Richmond County concludes his 12-year tenure, making way for Eugene Brantley as his successor. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
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Financial Peace University Class
This class offers guidance on managing debt and planning for financial stability, with resources available for children during sessions.
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15th Annual Jimmie Dyess Symposium
The symposium honors the legacy of Marine Lieutenant Colonel Jimmie Dyess while recognizing local leaders and Medal of Honor recipients for their contributions to the community and nation.
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Sleeping Beauty Ballet Performance
The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine presents a captivating performance of Sleeping Beauty, telling the tale of Princess Aurora, who falls into a century-long slumber due to a curse.
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Space Jam Screening at Miller Theater
The Miller Theater in downtown Augusta, a historic movie palace, features a screening of 'Space Jam' with general admission seating.
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EntrepreAI Tuesday: Mastering AI Prompts for Business Growth
This event focuses on teaching attendees how to create effective prompts for generative AI to enhance small business marketing and operations.
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Candlelight Concert: Best of Hip-Hop in Augusta
Experience a unique live, candlelit musical performance featuring popular hip-hop tracks at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
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UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown and Soul
UPTOWN delivers an electrifying show that blends classic Motown tunes with contemporary R&B hits, featuring high-energy performances and impressive choreography.
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