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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken reopened yesterday with new improvements—enhancing its capacity to feed local families. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target will run a car seat trade-in event from April 27 to May 10 that lets shoppers drop off old, expired or damaged car seats in exchange for a 20% discount on new car seats and select baby gear through the Target Circle program—shoppers can use the bonus twice for both in-store and online purchases. This event will help parents update their car seats and recycle old ones safely. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A body was found in a wooded area on McNutt Road on Thursday morning — the Richmond County Coroner’s Office said more details will be released as the investigation continues. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sacred Heart Garden Festival will run April 25-26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature tours of public gardens after many private ones suffered lasting damage from Hurricane Helene—organizers will also offer a plant sale at Pendleton King Park, expert talks on post-storm gardening and live painting by ArtZilla artists. Augusta Good News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Technical College and the Columbia County School District have scheduled job fairs next week for local job seekers—one fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 21 at the Augusta Campus and another from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 22 at the CCSD Support Department Complex. Augusta Good News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University is hosting—A Conversation on Climate Change—today where local experts discuss how climate change and health intersect. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pro golfer Kevin Kisner and his wife Brittany are donating $5.3 million to renovate a center at Wellstar Children's Hospital that will provide pediatric mental health services. The couple will deliver the first ceremonial hammer swing on Monday—launching a project designed to enhance care for local children. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the GreenJackets lost 11—6 to the Pelicans after tying the game with six runs in the 6th but giving up five in the top of the 8th. The team will play tomorrow as the Augusta Azaleas with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. The Augusta Press
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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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R&B Unplugged
7 PM - 12 AM — Toaste — Tickets required — Experience soulful R&B music performed acoustically by talented artists for a chill night.
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