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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities have identified Damien Key and Trayvone Cummings as suspects in the fatal shooting of Cattory McBride in Augusta, urging public assistance in their apprehension. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Augusta, Georgia, experiences its second homicide of 2025 near Richmond Summit apartments, with a male victim shot and a suspect detained. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helms College in Augusta announces its 2025 Saturday Chef Classes, offering hands-on cooking lessons with expert chefs across a variety of cuisines and techniques. Augusta CEO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Department of Transportation starts brining major roadways to prevent freezing due to expected wintry weather, urging drivers to travel cautiously. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Georgia Power prepares for potential power outages ahead of an incoming winter storm in Georgia, leveraging lessons learned and the enhanced grid from recent severe weather. WRDW
- ➤ Gov. Brian Kemp urges preparation for an incoming winter storm in Georgia, with various state agencies and Georgia Power mobilizing resources and offering support to residents. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard and Chile's Joaquin Niemann are set to compete in the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, among 87 players invited based on their international achievements in golf. WRDW
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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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Aiken Land Conservancy Hike Series at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
The ALC Hike Series features a kid-friendly guided hike focusing on wetland ecology and birdwatching at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, with opportunities to see various bird species.
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Eric Roberson Concert
Eric Roberson will be performing live at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
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