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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities identified the decomposed remains of 32-year-old Devon Laroyce Shade found on April 17 on the rural 2100 block of McNutt Road behind a south Augusta home—autopsy results are pending to determine his cause of death. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ On April 19, at 2 a.m. on Broad Street, deputies heard a shot and found a 61-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head—officers arrested a man and a woman and recovered a gun while indicating the shooting was targeted. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Deputies are investigating a shooting near the Azalea Park apartments after receiving reports of gunfire—no arrests have been made so far. WRDW
- ➤ A downtown Augusta shooting left one man critically injured—two people were identified as suspects and face charges. FOX54
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Members of Augusta's art and music community joined forces for Jag Jam at Augusta University on Saturday, April 19, where bands performed for five hours and local artists painted outside the building on Summerville Campus—giving students a chance to experience Augusta's local talent. Augusta Good News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta’s charter review committee will meet Monday to vote on officers and bylaws that guide its review of the city’s charter. The 11-member group, appointed by the Augusta Commission and mayor, may consider changes such as reducing the number of commissioners and shifting hiring power (an anonymous letter suggested cutting the current 10 to five). The Augusta Press
- ➤ A committee in Augusta will hold a discussion on residential growth and apartment development. The meeting follows a debate last month over whether to slow the pace of apartment construction (a question that sparked community interest). The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AU golfer Zoe Pinillos— a sophomore from Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru— captured the Southland Conference women's golf title with a 2-under-par score at the 5,960-yard Kissing Tree Golf Course on April 16. She will compete in the NCAA Division I regionals scheduled for May 5—7. The Bell Ringer
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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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AHA BLS CPR and AED Class
10 AM - 1 PM — CPR Certification Augusta — Contact for cost — Get hands-on CPR training and receive your certification card on the same day.
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Gary Allan Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Columbia County Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the signature blend of smoldering vocals and rebellious lyrics from country music's modern day outlaw.
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