Good morning, Augusta.

A mother in Augusta called police when she heard strange noises and saw 39-year-old Terrell Lawshawn Murray attempting to force her disabled 18-year-old daughter to perform oral sex—Murray now faces charges of Exploitation of Elderly or Disabled Person and Aggravated Sodomy.

A monument honoring Augusta’s African American caddies was unveiled Thursday at Sand Hills Community Center to celebrate their role on local courses such as Augusta National, Augusta Country Club, and Forest Hills.

Keynote speaker Garreth Carpenter and artist Baruti Tucker, who worked six hours a day for two months, stressed the lasting impact of these caddies on the local golf community—reminding residents of their history.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that road closures will be suspended during golf week—drivers should expect no scheduled closures during that period.

Lottie Woad and Kiara Romero ended the second round tied for first at nine under par at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur—players are set for a practice round today at Augusta National ahead of the final round tomorrow.

16-year-old Asterisk Talley shot a 66 in her second round last Thursday at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and climbed to 7-under, two shots behind the leaders.

She said her previous course experience gave her an edge and is using an Augusta National caddie for today's practice round — the same tactic she used in 2024.

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur took off Wednesday as Columbia County prepared to welcome visitors — local officials and groups coordinated services to manage the influx.

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.

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.

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.