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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events announced a free Easter Egg Scramble at Patriots Park in Evans on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will feature separate egg hunts for younger and older children, free photos with the Easter Bunny, a screening of Peter Rabbit 2, treats from local food trucks, and a special sensory-friendly celebration for children with special needs on Friday, April 18 at the Market Pavilion. Augusta CEO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old moped rider, Ammon Taylor, died after his moped collided with another vehicle Tuesday morning on the 1500 block of Brown Road east of Hephzibah in far south Augusta—he was taken to Wellstar MCG Hospital and pronounced dead at 2:13 p.m. WRDW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A third suspect—60-year-old Angela Lynn McGee—was arrested April 7 in connection with the killing of 29-year-old Cattory McBride, who was shot Jan 7 near Lamar-Milledge Elementary School on Walker Street as Trayvone David Cummings and Damien Key turned themselves in Jan 10. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Georgia offers a variety of scenic spots for graduation photos with Yelp highlighting Augusta Riverwalk, Brick Pond Park, Meadow Garden, and Augusta Canal Lake Olmstead Trailhead—giving local graduates a range of backdrops for their milestone pictures. Graduates in other cities can also use recommended sites in Athens, Savannah, Atlanta, and Macon to capture their memories. The Augusta Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the intersection of Telfair Street and James Brown Boulevard (9th Street) is closed for several weeks as crews install a new underground storm drain pipe. Detoured routes are clearly marked and drivers are advised to exercise caution while nearby businesses and the county library remain open. City of Augusta
- ➤ Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 111 and HB 112 on Tuesday at a Cobb County Chamber event to deliver a state income tax cut that returns more than $1 billion to taxpayers—providing one-time refunds of $500 for joint filers, $375 for heads of households, and $250 for single filers. The tax rate dropped from 5.39% to 5.19% retroactive to January 1 and will decrease by 0.10% each year for the next two years. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 13th, Rory McIlroy won the 89th Masters at Augusta National by defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff—he sank a four-foot putt—that completed his career Grand Slam. Former AU great Patrick Reed finished third, marking his best finish since 2023. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ Two days before the 89th Masters will begin, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose attended a dinner at Augusta National hosted by club members — McIlroy remarked on the irony of being the only two players at the table and recalled Rose’s near playoff loss. He noted that both players have a strong history at Augusta and face high expectations ahead of the tournament. The Augusta Chronicle
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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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Alison Krauss & Union Station Concert
8 PM — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful bluegrass sounds of Alison Krauss and her band.
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