Good morning, Augusta.

Remote Area Medical is offering free, comprehensive dental care at Robert Howard Community Center on Diamond Lakes Way in Augusta today and on Sunday—services include dental cleanings, fillings, extractions and X-rays on a first-come, first-served basis without requiring insurance or ID.

Residents can wade through Phinizy Swamp today from 9-11 a.m. at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and catch the GreenJackets season opener at SRP Park while show-car fans meet at Top Dawg from noon to 4 p.m.; the weekend also features the Portugal Circus at Augusta Mall until April 13 and a free Mayor's Master Reception honoring sports commentator Jim Nantz at Augusta Common starting at 5 p.m.—with fireworks and local food vendors adding extra flair.

A Richmond County jury convicted Terrence Wayne Cumber, 29, on Friday for the June 2020 killing of Ahmad Popal outside The Scene Nightclub on Broad Street, and he was sentenced to Life in prison plus five years.

Deputies responded at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday to a domestic dispute on the 2900 block of Greensboro Road—where a man was shot and taken to an Augusta area hospital in critical condition while the alleged offender was arrested, with no public threat reported by the sheriff’s office.

A 20-foot sculpture—showing a golf tee with scenes from Augusta National—was unveiled Thursday at the Sand Hills Community Center to honor the black caddies who once worked at the course.

Former caddies, including Ben Bussey, attended the ceremony to celebrate their legacy.

On Friday afternoon at 1:08, Donate Life and Piedmont Hospital staff raised a flag to honor organ donors and recipients during Donate Life month (the flag symbolized that one donor can save eight lives).

The event encouraged community members to register as organ donors to help many others (registration takes less than five minutes).

Today, NBC is providing live coverage of the Augusta National Women's Amateur and breaking down the leaderboard with expert commentary—viewers can follow the tournament as it unfolds.

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.

Children's Book Reading at The Morris

2-4 p.m. — Morris Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy readings from local authors and create your own book cover inspired by their delightful children's stories.