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Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Diamond Lakes baseball field in Augusta, Georgia, was renamed in honor of former Commissioner Fred Ancil "Andy" Cheek on February 5, 2025, with city officials and Cheek's family in attendance. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One individual was fatally shot at a Family Dollar store in Augusta, marking an addition to the region's rising violent crime incidents. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony Howard's Motown Revue offers Las Vegas-style entertainment in Augusta on Feb. 8, 2025, to support SafeHomes of Augusta. NewsChannel 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Georgia developer plans to introduce courtyard cottage living to Columbia County. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Tech is launching CDL classes in Thomson to address the national truck driver shortage, with the program aiming to prepare 200 students annually for the workforce. WRDW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta, Georgia residents and environmental groups expressed concerns over air quality and lack of transparency at a public hearing on Solvay Specialty Polymers plant's proposed expansion, emphasizing the health risks and environmental impact. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan Performance
YAMATO, a renowned Japanese Taiko drumming group from Asuka-mura, will perform at The Etherredge Center, showcasing their unique and powerful traditional drumming.
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WSL 2025 Baseball Early Registration Deadline
The Warren Sports League is opening early registration for its Spring 2025 baseball season, offering various age divisions for young athletes.
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Valentine's Day Dinner at Back To Nature Garden Center
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a dinner featuring live entertainment, a personal chef, and complimentary wine at Back To Nature Garden Center.
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Herb Alpert Performance
Herb Alpert, founder of The Tijuana Brass and notable solo artist, will perform at the Miller Theater in Augusta, GA.
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The Blues Is Alright Tour - Augusta Blues Festival
The Blues Is Alright Tour will feature the 10th Annual Augusta Blues Festival at the Bell Auditorium, showcasing the emotional storytelling of blues music.
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Melodies & Masterpieces Fundraising Event
This annual fundraising event features dueling pianos, a chef showcase, and local artists, all aimed at benefiting the community of North Augusta.
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EntrepreAI Tuesday: Generative AI for Business
This event focuses on using generative AI for marketing and small business operations, providing specific use cases to enhance social media campaigns.
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Shaggy's Trivia Night at Savannah River Brewing Co.
Teams gather weekly at Savannah River Brewing Co. for a fun-filled trivia competition featuring great beer and prizes.
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Legends of Laughter Comedy Show
The Legends of Laughter event will feature performances by acclaimed comedians Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Guy Torry, Special K, and Poncere at the Bell Auditorium.
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