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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the 39th annual Jernigan Memorial Golf Tournament held May 5 at Woodside Plantation, 68 teams competed to raise $290,000 for Piedmont Augusta Foundation’s new colorectal cancer fund—meant to help cover imaging and lab costs before treatment. A pre-tournament party on May 4 drew 150 people—boosting auction proceeds by nearly $15,000 for early care needs. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Georgia will host eight Memorial Day events over a three-day weekend including an Augusta GreenJackets homestand running from May 20 to 25 that ends on Sunday with a remembrance service and fireworks—other events include a rodeo in Hiawassee, a jazz festival at Piedmont Park, a honey bee festival near Athens, commemorations at Fort Morris, pool games at F.D. Roosevelt State Park and a summer kickoff event in Savannah. The Augusta Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chase Bank will open its first branch in Augusta at 2805 Washington Rd (Washington Walk shopping center) on May 15. A ribbon-cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. with company leaders giving remarks and local vendors offering food and giveaways. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will host a Women in Business Luncheon titled 'The Confidence Code — Owning Your Voice in Business' on May 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the North Augusta Community Center, where women entrepreneurs and professionals will get practical tips for building confidence, speaking clearly, and leading in their careers. Augusta CEO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 45-year-old woman, Shaquita Dawson, was charged in a fatal hit-and-run on Monday when her car struck and killed 24-year-old Taveon Wright at 2:45 p.m. on the 3500 block of Windsor Spring Road—she fled on foot, parked at Station 18 of the Augusta Fire Department, and was later apprehended and taken to Charles B. Webster Detention Center. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ A routine traffic stop in Augusta on May 12 led to the arrest of 46-year-old Antonio Rodiquez Tyler—wanted for a November burglary—who was also linked to break-ins at a Chevron gas station and a Dollar General store on May 11. The Augusta Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reports Georgia’s average for regular unleaded gasoline dropped to $2.88 per gallon—4 cents lower than a week ago, 11 cents lower than a month ago, and 53 cents lower than a year ago—with Augusta-Aiken remaining the least expensive metro area, while the national average hovers near $3.13 per gallon. Augusta CEO
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A lottery player in Appling won $80,000 playing Royal Jumbo Bucks on Saturday and has 180 days from the draw to claim the prize. Another player won $50,000 in the May 12 Powerball drawing. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Bar of Georgia expressed condolences at the passing of former Richmond County State Court Judge Richard A. Slaby from Augusta at age 83 — he served on the court from 1997 until 2017, was chief judge in 2010, and held senior judge status until 2022. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Augusta
10 AM - 1 PM — CPR Certification Augusta — Contact for pricing — Gain essential CPR and AED skills to meet workplace requirements with same-day certification.
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The Big Run Celebration
6-8 p.m. — SRP Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Global Running Day with a community of runners and walkers.
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Kids Night Out at The Kroc Center
6-9 p.m. — The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta — $15 pre-registration, $20 same day — Parents can relax while kids enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities including swimming and games.
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Coffee and Cars Augusta, GA
12-3 p.m. — John H. Ruffin, Jr. Courthouse — Free admission — A casual car meet for enthusiasts featuring local rides and refreshments.
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Historical Marker Dedication for The Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue
2-3 p.m. — Augusta Jewish Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the new historical marker honoring the Congregation Children of Israel Synagogue with this community dedication event.
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Flatland Cavalry and Ian Munsick Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Tickets TBA — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Ian Munsick and Flatland Cavalry.
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