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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta hosted its annual Burger Battle on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. outdoors at its Support Center (624 Chafee Avenue) where local restaurants competed for the title while guests sampled burgers and enjoyed live music. WRDW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A dad died a little more than a week after he was shot downtown Augusta, and police are investigating what happened (no suspect has been named). WRDW
- ➤ On April 26, Columbia County deputies were shot on I-20 near Belair Road when they tried to serve a temporary protective order on an RV—one deputy was killed and another injured as authorities closed all lanes until further notice, while community leaders and state officials offered their condolences. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three local 8th grade students advanced to the state level of the National Civics Bee after competing at Grovetown High School on April 24th—Vivienne K. won first place, Alexander L. earned second and Keely S. finished third—and they will compete in Atlanta on June 27th. Augusta CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A breast cancer awareness and storytelling event will take place May 10 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, where L.A. Roberts of I Inspire Global will share stories to encourage regular exams and screenings. Musical acts including a celebrity saxophonist, Trey McLaughlin, and Selena Smith will also perform. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Doctors Hospital of Augusta is investing over $150 million to expand its operations in the CSRA — the expansion will include the growth of two hospital towers, a new freestanding emergency room in Evans opening this fall, and new Graduate Medical Education programs that will add more than 110 full-time jobs when completed. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
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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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