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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fded Rodley held a news conference on April 9th—discussing recovery from Hurricane Helene and a range of other topics. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 27th and 28th, a free clinic sponsored by Augusta University’s College of Nursing provided health tests and CPR training to grandparents raising grandchildren in Columbia and Richmond counties. Nursing students checked blood sugar, blood pressure and ran EKG tests—offering both hands-on learning and preventive care. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nicolas Echavarria won the Par 3 Contest on April 9—he clinched the victory with a birdie on the second playoff hole—to become the first South American champion and the 12th player to win on his first try. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The Masters Tournament begins today at 7:25 a.m. with 95 players including defending champion Scottie Scheffler and contender Rory McIlroy teeing off at Augusta National. Honorary starters Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson will mark the start—more top players will follow as they try for the green jacket. WRDW
- ➤ Loran Smith recalled the 1975 Masters at Augusta when Jack Nicklaus won his fifth green jacket with a long birdie putt at the 18th hole — a putt that stopped his rivals from forcing a playoff and left lasting memories for fans. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ The Par 3 Contest at the Masters is a family-friendly event where players often have their kids serve as their caddies (a popular tradition) and many local patrons are excited for the contest. WRDW
- ➤ The 2025 Masters at Augusta National begins today with top players such as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler among the favorites. McIlroy is aiming to complete the Career Grand Slam while Scheffler seeks his third Masters win in four tournaments—highlighting the deep talent in the game. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley held his press conference on April 09 to thank staff who helped after Hurricane Helene and to share news on projects such as the new Map and Flag hospitality and a players services building set to open in 2026. He also congratulated winners of the Women’s Amateur and Drive, Chip and Putt events and discussed issues like pace of play and course distance as the club prepared for the Masters Tournament — which will feature 95 players. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Today, experts shared predictions for the Masters at Augusta as favorites like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are favored while longshots such as Akshay Bhatia draw interest—analysts also noted a range of prop bets that hint some top players may struggle. 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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