Augusta
Morning News
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rising food costs have led many Augusta locals to start container gardens at Good Earth to grow fresh produce and save money – Garden Center Manager Lacey Enevoldsen said customers now begin with seeds and starter plants while favoring local produce for its better quality. This trend keeps dollars in the community and offers a cost-saving alternative to big box stores. NewsChannel 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Richmond County Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office responded on Monday morning after a body was found at about 6:25 a.m. on the 600 block of Crawford Avenue and are investigating the suspicious death. WRDW
- ➤ Two suspects—a 20-year-old who turned himself in and a 16-year-old co-defendant—were arrested for the July 10 fatal shooting of Raekwon Brinson outside a convenience store on Barton Chapel Road after deputies tracked the getaway vehicle. The Augusta Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The James Brown statue on Broad Street will be moved to the Augusta Museum of History tomorrow due to downtown construction—secured in a climate-controlled space until it returns as the centerpiece of the new James Brown Linear Park. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elisa Jenks, the first recipient of the Layman Family Scholarship Endowment, credited her nursing career to hands-on experiences at Augusta University’s College of Nursing and the Costa Layman Health Fair — which helped her become a certified nurse midwife at Wellstar MCG Health. She continues to volunteer and share her bilingual skills to serve the community. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urged every official and political committee that took more than $570,000 from First Liberty Building and Loan to return those funds, after the company is accused of running a Ponzi scheme by misusing investor money — the SEC filed a federal suit alleging that owner Edwin Brant Frost IV misled about high returns when raising at least $140 million from about 300 investors. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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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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