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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 32 year old woman was arrested for first degree cruelty to children after she allegedly burned her child with a lit cigarette as punishment at Richmond Hill Elementary School—authorities said a teacher found a circular burn on the child's temple after he said his back hurt. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Masters Tournament, Augusta National has kept many hidden traditions alive. The review shows how past champions fished at DeSoto Springs Pond (a practice that lasted over 30 years), wine bottles were taken home after the Champions Dinner, a champion was buried in his green jacket, a special trophy was awarded in 1955, and a low amateur hosted a Friday Sing. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnsonville recalled 22,672 pounds of cheddar bratwurst from Georgia and nine other states because the 19-ounce packages labeled B9FOD and made on Feb. 5 may contain hard plastic + no injuries have been reported and customers should discard or return any affected product. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Augusta National announced Monday morning that ticket gates opened at 8 a.m. for Monday’s Masters practice round and parking lots opened as officials monitored the weather (rain was expected until 8 p.m. with possible thunderstorms until 1 p.m.). Tuesday’s practice round is expected to see sunny skies with little rain and mild temperatures. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Tiger Woods is partnering with Augusta National to design a nine-hole short course at The Patch at Augusta Municipal Golf Course, which is set to open in April 2026—this project aims to provide affordable golf and create local job opportunities. The partnership will also build a TGR Learning Lab at the former Lamar Elementary School to offer STEAM education and community programs before the lab opens in April 2028. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The Masters will begin Thursday at Augusta National as defending champion Scottie Scheffler will try to win his third green jacket and Rory McIlroy will aim for his first among a record field of 95 players (the largest in a decade). The Augusta Press
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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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