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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Aiken County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office investigated the fatal incident involving 31 year old Alyssa Brown who was struck by a Norfolk Southern Railroad train near Anthony Drive on Wednesday morning and died Friday afternoon — the investigation is still ongoing. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia's state Senate adjourned early Friday around 9 p.m.—leaving key proposals like a move to exit a multistate election group unfinished. House lawmakers expressed surprise as they planned to revisit the pending bills in the next session. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 5th, patrons at the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship enjoyed a beautiful day with pimento cheese sandwiches and blooming azaleas—creating a memorable experience on the range. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta Regional Airport is making new rules and adding flights as more visitors come for the Masters Tournament during golf week—officials say these steps will help manage the crowd and make travel easier. WRDW
- ➤ The 89th Masters Tournament will begin on April 10 at Augusta National with practice rounds starting on April 7. Tiger Woods will miss the event because of an Achilles injury + Angel Cabrera will return to play, while Rory McIlroy, 12 LIV Golf players, and other top stars will compete + a new Savory Tomato Pie will debut at concession stands. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Carla Bernat Escuder won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday with a clutch flop shot on the back nine and a 4-foot par putt to finish a 4-under 68 round — unseating defending champion Lottie Woad and fending off a late surge by Talley. WRDW
- ➤ A hole-by-hole review of Augusta National Golf Club for the upcoming Masters (89th Masters taking place April 10th to April 13th) explains each hole’s yardage, par and memorable shots made by past champions. The detailed review shows average scores and hole rankings as players will compete in this storied tournament. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Two Golfweek Best lists were used to rank the 15 best courses designed by Alister MacKenzie—one for U.S. classics and one for international courses—and his work includes Augusta National in our city, which earned a 9.5 while Cypress Point was ranked number one. The Augusta Chronicle
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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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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.
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Gaither Vocal Band Concert
7-11 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience soulful performances by the Gaither Vocal Band featuring the voice of Chris Blue.
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