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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Thomson man accused of gunning down another man on the 1200 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta in 2020 faces trial before a jury this week. The Augusta Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the Augusta Air Show next month at Augusta Regional Airport on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 with a flight demonstration scheduled at 2:30 p.m. Additional aerial acts including the SOCOM Para-Commandos, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team and Georgia State Patrol will perform, with more performers announced on April 7 and 10 and general admission costing $38.19 for adults and $28.20 for children. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rise Augusta is changing lives in local schools through literacy—helping students improve their reading skills. WRDW
- ➤ Two local high school seniors, Allie Rigdon from Emanuel County Institute and Robert Brown from Swainsboro High School, are being honored as 2025 Georgia Scholars by the Georgia State School Superintendent. Each student receives a seal for their diploma and a graduation cord to recognize their academic and extracurricular achievements. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Pine Log Road was closed until 6 a.m. today so crews could complete reconstruction and resurfacing on the road. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Augusta National Golf Club announced expanded digital features for the Masters Tournament with a new live shot tracking system that will show every driving range shot starting April 7th—details will include distance, speed, and trajectory for each shot. ESPN will air the first two rounds while CBS is set to cover the final rounds with additional live streaming, scoring, and interactive player tracking on the Masters app. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Bank of America’s fourth annual Golf with Us Clinic happened March 31 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta’s J. Hebbard Club — where Annika Sörenstam and other expert golfers shared advice and coached high school players. The event focused on hands-on skills training and building confidence on the course. Augusta Good News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Augusta Symphony Concert: Star Wars
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket Info TBD — Experience the iconic Star Wars movie soundtrack performed live by the Augusta Symphony.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — Whiskey Bar Kitchen — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with fun contests and vibrant themes in Augusta's nostalgic party.
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