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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monday’s heavy rain forced patrons to leave Augusta National Golf Club and visit local businesses—Top Dawg Tavern welcomed nearly 500 guests and generated over $18,000 in sales. Local business owners expect more foot traffic and higher sales for the rest of Masters week—rain or shine. NewsChannel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tiger Woods’ non-profit TGR and Augusta National Golf Club announced a free STEAM education center in Richmond County at the former Lamar Elementary School site that is expected to open in 2028—TGR Learning Lab Augusta will serve about 23,000 students and focus on academic achievement, health and well-being, and college and career opportunities. The project also invites other organizations to join efforts to enrich local education and support community growth. The Augusta Chronicle
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Georgia taxpayers have until May 1 to file returns after Hurricane Helene led to a disaster declaration that extended state and federal deadlines. The Department of Revenue began processing returns on Feb. 3—filers are advised to use trusted tax professionals to avoid errors. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday provided better weather for Masters Tournament players such as Rory McIlroy after Monday's rain disrupted play — new attractions at Augusta National included a savory tomato pie, a popular Masters gnome, and twin brothers who made history as the first set of twins to compete. WRDW
- ➤ Scottie Scheffler is aiming to become the first back-to-back Masters champion since Tiger Woods—who won in 2001 and 2002—and plans to secure his next victory at Augusta National later this year. WRDW
- ➤ The 89th Masters Tournament runs April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club and Rory McIlroy, coming off two PGA Tour wins, enters his 17th Masters in search of his first career grand slam—Tiger Woods will miss the event due to an Achilles injury. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 8, 95 golfers prepared at Augusta National for the Masters Tournament through practice rounds and adjustments for changing weather. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler and past winners Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy spoke with the media about adapting their strategies—emphasizing the course challenges and weather effects. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Delta Airlines is partnering with the Masters Tournament to provide passengers flying into Augusta Regional Airport with an immersive experience that starts on the aircraft and continues at the terminal—featuring themed visuals, live Masters coverage and the scent of azaleas to evoke Augusta National Golf Club. The initiative will give visitors a taste of the iconic golf club during Masters week. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ The 2025 Masters concession menu at Augusta National shows a range of affordable items—an egg salad sandwich costs $1.50 while a Georgia peach ice cream sandwich costs $3—and lists prices for drinks, snacks and other sandwiches. Fans can use the menu to plan their purchases at the tournament. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Five amateurs are competing in the 89th Masters Tournament at Augusta National for the low amateur title and a chance to win the Silver Cup if they make the 36‐hole cut. The players—Josele Ballester, Evan Beck, Justin Hastings, Noah Kent and Hiroshi Tai—earned their spots by winning key events in recent months. 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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