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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Augusta Animal Shelter has emptied its pound and finished a full remodel—its updated facility is ready for incoming animals. The shelter helped 32 animals so far this year and works with local rescues to reunite pets with their families. WRDW
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Augusta and Manarah Project will host four clothing drives this spring at Center of Hope Shelter on Green Street—planned for March 22nd, March 29th, April 5th and April 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., each including a community dinner. WRDW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died after darting into traffic while crossing Deans Bridge Road at Barton Chapel Road at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday—one of nearly 100 pedestrian deaths in south Augusta over the past decade that mostly occurred between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on four major roads. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Chick-fil-A opened on March 20 at 276 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway under franchisee Kenny Hanna after the longtime location at Augusta Exchange closed earlier this month—its building sits on the former O'Charley property. The fast-food chain operated in Augusta for 25 years and will now reach customers in a larger space—meeting local demand. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers responded at about 11 a.m. Wednesday to a shooting on Dabney Drive in south Augusta where one man was taken by private vehicle to a hospital and later died, while the surviving man was found nearly 4 miles away in the Jennings Place public housing development off Olive Road—officials said the investigation is continuing. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Richard Globensky from Evans was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $5 million in Masters Tournament merchandise from Augusta National Golf Club; he stole items from 2009 to 2022 + the theft included several historic Green Jackets and he must pay $3,448,842 in restitution. The Augusta Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new report by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Chambers for Innovation — Clean Energy shows that 82,163 Georgians were employed in clean energy jobs with $31.3 billion in EV investments and millions added in tax revenues and farmer income. The report highlights Georgia’s national ranking of #15 and its growing role in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Augusta CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Jaguar Job Fair at Christenberry Fieldhouse gives students, alumni and local job seekers a chance to meet over 90 Southeast employers who are looking to fill full-time, part-time, internship and seasonal roles. Attendees should bring a resume and dress professionally — AU Career Services offers tips to help them prepare. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group pledged $100,000 to support Augusta Tech’s Automotive Institute and boost auto technician training, as Dr. Jermaine Whirl said the donation will help students start their careers locally. The funds will help expand the program from 10,000 to 65,000 square feet—filling a gap in the local job market. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Traffic Management released plans to ease heavy traffic during the upcoming Masters Tournament—temporary signals and road closures will help control the flow on Washington Road and other busy streets. Traffic engineers worked with the state and Augusta National and created an app using past data to guide drivers during peak hours. NewsChannel 6
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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