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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Army Captain Joseph Caley, who lost his leg in Iraq, received a new wheelchair-accessible home from Homes For Our Troops in the CSRA as the nonprofit celebrated its 416th completed home. The home will help him live more independently—reducing the caregiving load on his family. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Ella Pascual from Greenbrier High School organized the Pack for Comfort project and made two trips this month to the Georgia Cancer Center to deliver care packages filled with blankets, socks, and activity books for patients receiving chemotherapy — she surpassed her goal of 50 items in each category by collecting 100 of each — while also teaching local students about the dangers of vaping. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Augusta leaders gathered Saturday morning at Destiny Worship Center Ministries to answer community questions on education and criminal justice issues — District Attorney Jared Williams, Sheriff Brantley and state representatives Karlton Howard and David Wilkerson shared their insights. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arts in the Heart festival will run from September 19th through 21st on the Augusta Common along Reynolds Street and the Savannah River after relocating from Broad Street due to construction projects — the event will feature a Jazz Stage at the 8th Street Market entrance, a Soul Suite Stage at the Marriott on the Riverwalk, and a Community Stage at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater with over 150 juried artists and diverse food vendors. The Augusta Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven elementary schools in Richmond County earned statewide recognition for their exceptional cursive writing programs with the inaugural John Hancock Award—this honor highlights the schools' strong focus on handwriting instruction. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 competitors are playing in a summer slam qualifier today at Dink’d Pickleball as the tournament continues through the weekend — local players from Augusta join the event. WRDW
- ➤ The GreenJackets lost 12-1 to the Pelicans in Myrtle Beach last night and suffered their largest margin defeat of the season. Ace Rayven Antonio allowed nine runs in less than four innings—leaving the team to work hard tomorrow to avoid a three-game sweep. The Augusta Press
- ➤ After returning from the All-Star Break, the GreenJackets lost 3-0 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on July 18 when they were no-hit for the second time this season—marking the first time the team has faced two no-hitters this season. Twenty-year-old Jostin Florentino struck out nine in six hitless innings while local starter Jeremy Reyes earned a quality start despite an early error that led to an inside-the-park home run. Augusta Good News
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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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Jammin' — A Night of Reggae
7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — VIP tickets available — Experience the spirit of reggae with The Legendary Wailers and Terence Young Project for a night of celebration and unity.
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Lilo and Stitch Movie Screening
2-5 p.m. — Miller Theater — General admission — Relive the magic of Lilo and Stitch at this beloved local movie palace.
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TechNet Augusta 2025
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center — Registration required — A three-day conference fostering collaboration between military and industry professionals on cyber challenges.
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