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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities on Friday released the suspect’s name (wanted on a murder charge) in connection with a fatal shooting (at a convenience store on Barton Chapel Road in Augusta) that occurred on Thursday. WRDW
- ➤ Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded early Friday morning to an armed robbery on the 1900 block of Harvest Point Way when two armed suspects stole a man's iPhone+house keys and fled the scene, and investigators continue to pursue leads. WRDW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County School System will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2025 to 2026 school year through a federal program that removes the need for meal applications—benefiting over 28,000 students—while saving families money on daily meals. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Richmond County public schools will serve free breakfast and lunch to all students for the upcoming academic year through a federal program that removes meal application requirements — more than 29,000 students, mostly in schools with high SNAP and Medicaid participation, are expected to benefit. Richmond County Nutrition Services will also offer a la carte entrees and snacks for purchase. The Augusta Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Augusta holds cleanup efforts on Lumpkin Road through Operation Cleanup—an initiative by the mayor’s office that teams with the state court, solicitor general, sheriff’s office and marshal’s office to let probationers reduce their sentence by cleaning roadside trash. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen-year-old pitcher Rayven Antonio threw seven scoreless innings to lead Augusta to a 2-0 win over Salem after a two-hour delay due to heavy storms. The complete-game shutout was the first at SRP Park since 2021 and set the stage for the team to start Cam Caminiti tomorrow in the series. The Augusta Press
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Nike Jr. EYBL 7th Grade Championship
July 14-17 — Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center — Entry fees may apply — Watch young basketball talent compete for the championship title.
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Signing with Sara (ASL) Storytime
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Wallace Branch Library — Free entry — Learn American Sign Language basics with ASL Certified Signer, Sara Cooks.
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Crimson Hills Trail Ride
4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. — Crimson Hills — Cost varies — Experience thrilling trail rides, live entertainment, and a lively atmosphere with food and games for all ages.
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2nd Annual Bookbag Bash
10 AM - 1 PM — Bell Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy free school supplies, costume characters, and live DJ performances.
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Mahjong Mania Camp
9 AM - 12 PM — Episcopal Day School — Supplies included — Learn the art of Mahjong with expert instruction in a fun, engaging environment.
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Augusta Captains Seafood Festival
1 PM to 5 PM — Augusta Common — Free admission — Enjoy three days of fresh seafood and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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AugustaCon Summer 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Columbia County Exhibition Center — Ticket details pending — Explore a variety of fandoms at Georgia’s premier comic convention.
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FREE Sundays at The Morris
12-5 p.m. — Morris Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy a cultural experience at Augusta's art museum on this special free Sunday event.
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Free Sundays at The Morris
12-5 p.m. — Morris Museum of Art — Free entry — Enjoy art and culture at no cost thanks to community sponsorship.
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PokeKon Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Columbia County Exhibition Center — $20 — Discover the ultimate gathering for Pokemon collectors and fans of all genres at this vibrant one-day convention.
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