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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Golden Harvest Food Bank is urgently calling for volunteers to support ongoing hunger relief efforts at its Augusta campus—community members are needed to ensure food distribution continues. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta Regional Airport will host the third Augusta Air Show on Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th with the Blue Angels headlining a schedule that includes aerial demos from noon plus ticket prices ranging from $33.50 to premium options with free parking included. Tickets must be purchased online or by phone ahead of time and the organizers may adjust the schedule if weather causes early cancellations. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County SWAT responded to a barricaded subject at the 1400 block of Hunter Street+ the suspect was taken into custody without incident. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Nearly one week after a Florida State shooting killed two and injured six, Augusta University campus police said they patrol the campus 24/7 and offer tools like the free emergency app & self-defense courses to keep students and staff safe under Georgia's campus carry law. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Richmond County deputies are seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Jayden Linger who was last seen Wednesday around 8 p.m. on the 500 block of 2nd Street near May Park—she wore a pink sweatshirt with a gray head scarf and gray furry shoes. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Russell Keen took his oath as the new president of Augusta University this week — he was selected for the role last June. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta Tech is accepting nominations for the 2025 Den of Distinction Alumni Awards — for alumni who excel in work, community service, or college support — from April 21 to May 23. Faculty, staff, students, alumni or community members may nominate candidates, and winners will be announced mid-June with an official event set for September 26. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Charles Bryhan—exposed to burn pit smoke during his service—said he applied for PACT Act benefits in 2021 but still awaits help as the VA faces long delays. Investigators report that miscommunications have affected thousands of claims while officials work to resolve issues by Monday, April 28. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, Riley traded water for dirt when he tried mountain biking at the Forks Area Trail System with Jake Veritato, president of SORBA-CSRA. The duo worked to open many local trails + they plan to continue these efforts soon. WRDW
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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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Ladies R&B Kickback 3
8-10 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of soulful R&B music performances.
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Coheed and Cambria with Mastodon
8 PM — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices starting at $42 — Experience a night of progressive rock and metal with two iconic bands.
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