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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Eugene Brantley is hosting a free community barbecue today at Diamond Lakes Park in Hephzibah from noon to 2 p.m. — he and his deputies will attend to questions as part of his first 100 days in office initiative. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ AU’s Food Recovery Network chapter saved about fifteen hundred pounds of food this year—providing roughly thirteen hundred meals to local groups like Garden City Rescue Mission and the Ronald McDonald House. Student volunteers collect food weekly from dining halls and Einstein Bagels and plan to grow the club by adding community partners such as the Wellsburg hospital dining hall. NewsChannel 6
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a free spring festival that welcomes families with food, vendors and dancing at 953 Telfair St+ the church planned the event all year to share its Greek and Romanian culture with the community, and it will run through Sunday. NewsChannel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ James Brown’s family has launched the 'Don't Be A Dropout Scholarship Fund' today to honor his 92nd birthday and support talented students from underrepresented communities. The fund will offer additional financial aid for post-secondary education—applications open today—continuing his lifelong commitment to learning. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Augusta University’s Office of New Student and Family Transitions won the 2025 Region VI Innovation in Transition Programs Award for its LEAP Week program that grew from 60 to 650 participants and built partnerships with local businesses — the award was given at the Regional Conference in New Orleans from March 7-9. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has released new details on Deputy Brandon Sikes’s funeral—officials said the community will gather to honor his service. Family, friends, and local leaders are set to pay their respects as plans are finalized. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Georgia experts warn that using medical AI without proper oversight may worsen health disparities for communities of color—experts say that with provider shortages and biased data coming mainly from white patients, regulations are needed to ensure fair care. WRDW
- ➤ Today, college and professional athletes from eight sports organizations in Georgia appear in new public service ads to promote mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month. The ads, supported by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Ad Council’s Love, Your Mind campaign, will air throughout 2025+ guide viewers to free mental health resources on a new landing page. Augusta CEO
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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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Augusta Anime-Fest
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