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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a groundbreaking ceremony for a local tiny home village was held at 1140 Merry Street at 10:30 a.m. in Augusta. WRDW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Augusta man A'kki Pauley was fatally shot while sitting in his car on Dabney Drive yesterday morning and was declared dead at 11:34 a.m. at Wellstar MCG Health + his death marked Richmond County's ninth homicide this year. The Augusta Press
- ➤ In January, a Georgia family alerted Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger after a scam artist posing as a cemetery representative convinced a grieving mother to pay $1,200 via PayPal using high-pressure tactics, prompting an investigation, notification of law enforcement, and confirmation from a local funeral home that such scams are common. Augusta CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group pledged $100,000 to support Augusta Tech’s expanded Automotive Institute — a new 65,000-square-foot facility set to offer automotive training through diploma and certificate programs, helping over 1,000 technicians build lucrative careers. WRDW
- ➤ The Richmond County School System announced that kindergarten registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year (details to be released). WRDW
- ➤ Savannah River Nuclear Solutions showed off its IT Youth Apprenticeship Program at a North Augusta Chamber event, where two students fixed a computer for 60 local attendees. The program gives high schoolers paid, on-the-job training and will help the company hire 9,000 new workers over the next five years. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta has put in place a new traffic plan for Masters Week that includes a rideshare lot, a temporary traffic signal, and an app with a QR code—drivers will see changes on Washington Road from I-20 and adjustments in signal timing to help move traffic safely. Officials said the measures build on last year’s plan to guide visitors to parking and avoid busy intersections. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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2nd Annual Off-Broad Street Play Festival
Apr 18-26, 8 p.m. — Le Chat Noir — Check website for costs — Experience a night filled with diverse short plays from global playwrights at an intimate theatre.
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Earth Day Augusta 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — Phinizy Swamp Nature Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family activities, local crafts, and green business vendors.
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