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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Augusta offers water fun with kayak rentals and a sunset paddle available today at Outdoor Augusta starting at 8 a.m. along with a free Fam Jam concert at Lakeside Park today from 6 to 8:30 p.m.—other events include an R&B and soul show at The Augusta Common on Sunday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., beer yoga on Saturday at Savannah River Brewing Co. at 10:30 a.m. for $16, and a charity baseball game at SRP Park on Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. with $15 reserved seats. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County deputies responded to a shooting at MacArthur Park Apartments on Integrity Drive around 10:28 p.m. Thursday night+they found 28-year-old Kameron Mason, who was pronounced dead at 11:36 p.m.+a second victim was taken to Wellstar for treatment while investigators gather details. WRDW
- ➤ Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing teen—investigators will update the public as more details become available. FOX54
- ➤ A 26-year-old Augusta man named Jaquavious Watkins was fatally shot on the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road Wednesday evening and later pronounced dead at Wellstar-MCG—an autopsy is scheduled and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wycliffe Gordon and Friends will perform the 'Ballad for Lena Mae' benefit concert May 28 at Maxwell Theatre at Augusta University to help the Georgia Cancer Center—tickets start at 7 p.m. with reduced rates for AU alumni, seniors, active duty and retired military, and free entry for students and children 17 and younger. Augusta Good News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta Coliseum Authority gave a progress report on the new arena project and mentioned a potential name change as the plans take shape. Officials will provide more details about the project as construction continues. Augusta CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With school letting out, experts warn that hot cars can quickly reach dangerous temperatures and put children at risk this summer. They advise parents to act by checking that no child is left in the car (20 minutes inside a car can raise the temperature by 20 degrees). WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University’s Avery Jaynes ran the 10K national championship on May 22 at Colorado State-Pueblo and set a Peach Belt Conference record, which keeps him in the running for all-American honors if his finish ranked in the top eight. He will run in the 5K on Saturday+ he qualified for both events with record times. The Bell Ringer
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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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