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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, children explored fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment and more at North Augusta’s second annual Touch a Truck event held at True North Church — the event offered hands-on experience with big vehicles. WRDW
- ➤ Disabled hunters, volunteers, and wildlife experts gathered at the UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Conference Center—located on the Savannah River Site—for the 20th annual SRS Ultimate Turkey Hunt, which celebrated inclusion and outdoor recreation. The Augusta Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lakeside High School students celebrated prom—attending the formal dance—at Sacred Heart Cultural Center on May 2nd. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ James Brown's heirs launched the James Brown’s Don’t Be A Dropout Scholarship Fund on May 3 to honor his 92nd birthday and provide extra funds for college-bound students from underrepresented communities. The fund's first round of applications opened on May 3 & it will be administered annually to support academic promise & artistic potential. Augusta Good News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta GreenJackets are hosting the first-ever Guns ‘N’ Hoses Softball Tournament today at SRP Park with six first responder teams competing for a championship title and raising funds for FireK— a nonprofit that helps firefighting families with cancer costs. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the first game starts at 9:30 a.m. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Augusta native Jim Dent, a legendary Black golfer, died on May 2 at age 85 (he had been recovering from a recent stroke). WRDW
- ➤ The Harlem Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 5-2 in the final game of a three-game series on May 2—advancing to the Elite Eight for their sixth consecutive season. They will face Pickens on May 7, with the game time to be announced. Augusta Good News
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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
10 AM – 5 PM — Columbia County Exhibition Center — Entry details not specified — A collector’s paradise for anime, manga, and pop culture fans featuring exhibitors and industry professionals.
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