Good morning, Augusta.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the Augusta Air Show on August 26th and August 27th at Augusta Regional Airport (gates open at 9 a.m. and they will perform at 2:30 p.m.) to offer an exciting aerial display for local fans.

General admission tickets cost $38.19 per adult and additional air performers will be announced in early April.

A Hephzibah man was found guilty of a fatal shooting in 2020 and was sentenced to life without parole.

Local officials say the Powderhouse Connector Project will ease traffic by creating improved travel routes in the area.

The project is scheduled to begin soon and is expected to reduce delays for residents.

The Georgia Senate approved changes to a sweeping school safety bill that would require schools to keep and share student behavior records and run a 24-hour anonymous tip line while dropping plans for a student threat database and mandatory threat assessment teams.

The trimmed bill (from 65 to 57 pages) now goes to the Senate Rules Committee for a vote before the legislative session ends next week.

Rory McIlroy visited Augusta National to prepare for the Masters and check on course changes; he noted that the 16th hole green was redone after tree loss from Hurricane Helene (it will play largely the same with fewer shadows).

Avery Jaynes broke the Augusta University record in the 10,000 meters on March 27 at the Raleigh Relays with a time of 28:59.21 and now expects to meet the provisional time for the NCAA Division II Nationals in Pueblo, Colorado.

His record improvement sets the stage — ending an 11-year gap for UA athletes at nationals.

Parson Road Concert

10:30 a.m. — Pine View Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt Country Gospel Worship featuring Parson Road Vocal Duo!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AHA BLS CPR and AED Class

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — CPR Certification Augusta — Contact the organizer for refund details — Get hands-on training and certification for essential life-saving skills.

Sports Playtime

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Imagination Station Children's Museum at Hickman Park — No cost specified — Engage in fun activities with your family at the museum.

Gladys Knight Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — William B. Bell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Gladys Knight performing timeless R&B hits.