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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 24, Ace Hardware and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will give away one million free American flags at participating stores from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to honor Memorial Day + offer grill deals+and free assembly and delivery on qualifying purchases. The Augusta Chronicle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash when a vehicle pulled out from T's Sports Bar on Deans Bridge Road at Brentwood Drive in Richmond County—investigators responded at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday morning. WRDW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death that occurred Tuesday — authorities are looking for two women for questioning. WRDW
- ➤ On May 12, authorities reported that Chiquita Dawson, facing DUI and fentanyl possession charges, struck and killed pedestrian Taveon Wright on Windsor Spring Road then fled the scene—witnesses tracked her movement and led to her arrest, and she was charged with felony homicide by vehicle, hit and run, and driving without insurance—as investigations continue. The Augusta Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Steve Boyd will retire from full-time teaching at Augusta Prep after 47 years—he taught history, coached sports, and a reception in his honor is scheduled on May 21 at the teardrop on campus. Augusta Good News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday’s Augusta Commission meeting will review 25 agenda items—zoning denials and a Trane contract—with most items on the consent agenda. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The Columbia County Planning Commission postponed a variance request for Parker’s Kitchen at the former Walgreens location on Washington Road — Bobby Jones Expy, delaying the review until officials provide further details. The Augusta Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health checked restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties between May 3 and 9 and awarded perfect scores to several Augusta establishments such as Domino's Pizza, Chick-Fil-A, and Starbucks/Kroger—while a Town Wings in Augusta nearly failed due to food storage issues. Local eateries that did not earn perfect scores received lower marks for concerns including temperature control and sanitation procedures. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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DAD GAMES 2025
11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Augusta — Ticket required — Compete in a family arcade showdown and prove who is the ultimate dad!
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