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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The downtown arena project is building a 10,000-seat, 10-story facility where hockey will return and a new name might come from big sponsorship deals—officials said details will come in a few months while some locals have already shown disapproval of dropping the historic name. Augusta Good News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Villa Europa is asking Augusta residents to dine in or take out from today through May 26 to help keep the historic restaurant open as its future remains uncertain. The owners say tough weeks have led to reports of a possible closure or relocation+ they hope a strong Memorial Day weekend turnout will secure the restaurant’s legacy. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County deputies are asking for help finding a missing 13-year-old in Augusta—neighbors are urged to report any tips as the search continues. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta residents are losing thousands to phone scams where callers use public records to trick elderly victims into sending funds via wire transfers or gift cards—Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley warns that no official agency calls to demand payment and urges people to hang up and report any suspicious calls. WRDW
- ➤ A fatal shooting occurred on the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road in Augusta Wednesday evening+one person was killed as the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. WRDW
- ➤ Kyania Lashawn Graddy, 23, from Wrens, was arrested Tuesday and charged with vehicular homicide for fatally striking 42-year-old bicyclist Jolene Davis along Peach Orchard Road near Willis Foreman Road on Monday at 4:44 a.m.—Davis was pronounced dead at 5:32 a.m.—authorities said. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said a tip to its Homeless Operations Team at about 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday led officers to a body buried in a shallow grave beneath the 15th Street Bridge at Riverwatch Parkway—remains that were sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for autopsy and identification. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Robert Watkins of Troop 146 was awarded the 2025 Sam Tyson Eagle Scout Scholarship for his strong academics and service. He led a project at Generations Park to install trail markers—he will study Political Science at the University of South Carolina this fall. Augusta CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors from the Georgia Department of Public Health checked restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties between May 9 and 15 and found improper food storage and undercooked meals that led to low scores at some places—one local Augusta restaurant barely passed due to poor housekeeping. Other establishments earned perfect or near-perfect scores while a few failed with scores as low as 72, showing a wide gap in food safety standards. 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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Kids Club at Top Dawg Tavern
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Top Dawg Tavern — $9 Tavern Burgers — Creative summer-themed activities and crafts await the lil' dawgs.
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2025 JoeFest Toy and Comic Convention
Jun 20-22 — Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center — Ticketed event — Dive into 20,000 square feet of pop culture collectibles and meet iconic celebrities.
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