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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The SBA and its partners will host online training events for small business owners covering digital marketing, credit building, women-owned business certification and government procurement—sessions run from March 17 to April 24 and last one to two hours each. The events are led by groups including SCORE North Metro Atlanta and the Small Business Development Center. Augusta CEO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Augusta police say that while new, high-security blue mail boxes are being slowly rolled out, mail robberies and check fraud continue to put postal workers at risk (in one recent chase, a suspect's car crashed and officers made an arrest). WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia House of Representatives passed Gov. Brian Kemp’s $37.7 billion fiscal 2026 state budget that starts July 1. The plan gives more funds for prisons and schools — adding money for new prison guards and mental health programs — and now moves to the state Senate. Augusta CEO
- ➤ The Department of Veterans Affairs has shut the office that helped minority veterans get benefits—this move is part of plans to cut jobs at a local agency that employs many people in the area. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Black Family Wellness Expo starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Henry Brigham Community Center on Golden Camp Road in Augusta. The event provides free health screenings—such as kidney and cancer tests—plus resources on teen violence prevention, academic tutoring, and more, alongside music, food, and giveaways. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Experts say residents should watch air quality forecasts as climate change leads to more wildfires and longer wildfire seasons that make the air unhealthy. Dr. Kathleen May from Augusta University warns that people with asthma and heart conditions must take extra care on days with poor air quality + check local forecasts regularly. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home earned the 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights by ranking in the nation’s top 15% of care providers over the past 12 months—this is the 10th year the facility has received Best in Class honors for its dedicated care of veterans and their families. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This Saturday, March 15, the Martinez-Evans Little League will celebrate its opening day at the newly renovated Kelley Park — a dedication ceremony is set for 11:45 a.m. to mark the park's rebuild. The Augusta Press
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Augusta's Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
This pub crawl features discounts and a festive celebration leading up to St. Patrick's Day, taking place at Whiskey Bar Kitchen.
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Back to the ’90s Concert with Ryan Abel & Friends
Experience a night of nostalgic music featuring popular ’90s bands, hosted by Ryan Abel & Friends, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
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Operatic Performance by Tenor Nicklaus Porter
Tenor Nicklaus Porter, an accomplished operatic performer from Augusta, Georgia, showcases his talents at Newberry Hall, featuring a range of opera roles and his passion for music education.
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Dare to Tri Sprint Triathlon
9 AM – 2 PM — Fort Eisenhower — Registration fee required — Compete in a fun and challenging pool swim, bike ride, and run on base.
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Parson Road Concert
10:30 a.m. — Pine View Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt Country Gospel Worship featuring Parson Road Vocal Duo!
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Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Neo-Soul classics under candlelight featuring artists like Prince and Childish Gambino.
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RnB Invitation Tour
8 PM – Midnight — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of R&B artist Joe in an unforgettable live performance.
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Concert by '68 in Augusta
7-11 p.m. — Grantski Records — Find tickets online — Experience a night of live music with '68 at this local venue.
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Comedy Night with Brad Sativa
8-10 p.m. — Savannah River Brewing Co. — Grab your tickets — Enjoy an electrifying evening of humor with Brad Sativa's sharp wit and engaging storytelling.
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