Augusta
Morning News
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Augusta Morning News.
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events will host the free Dancing with the Stars event on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Windsor Room in the Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans—participants 16 and older must register due to limited space. The Augusta Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Augusta deputies arrested Rodriquez Brown after he allegedly fired shots at a car carrying a baby near Peach Orchard Road and Woodward Avenue — investigators later recovered illegal drugs and an altered firearm from his vehicle. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local performer makes his directorial debut with the new stage drama 'On the Other Side of the Jordan' set to open soon at Maxwell Theatre — the play, written by local playwright Samuel Williams, centers on themes of faith, fatherhood, and family. The Augusta Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Columbia County Chairman Doug Duncan announced he hopes to eliminate residential property taxes in the county—an initiative that could lead to changes in local government budgeting. The Augusta Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University got an $8.5 million grant from the Leducq Foundation for cardiovascular research — the funds will help a study to improve treatments for peripheral artery disease. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Health inspectors reviewed restaurants from July 11 through 18 and gave two establishments low health scores — both had issues with refrigeration. Inspectors found moldy cheese at one location and a broken cooler at the other — managers plan to fix these problems soon. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Bradley Beal Elite won its first Nike EYBL Peach Jam Championship with a 75—55 win over New York Renaissance at Riverview Activities Center. Head Coach Timothy Holloway said the seven-player team fought hard while JJ Andrews led with 20 points. WRDW
- ➤ NY Rens and Bradley Beal Elite won their semi-final games on July 19 and advanced to the Nike EYBL Peach Jam Championship. Former Westside High School player Javan Webb helped lead NY Rens — who played on July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center — in the final game. Augusta Good News
- ➤ The Pelicans used an eleven-run seventh inning to beat Augusta 14-2 in Myrtle Beach on July 20, sweeping the series with a night marked by errors and hit-by-pitches. Augusta is off today and will face the Hickory Crawdads Tuesday at LP Frans Stadium—beginning a 12-game homestand next week. Augusta Good News
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Augusta Morning News.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Augusta Morning News.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
About Augusta Morning News
Welcome to the Augusta Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Augusta, Georgia community. If you like the Augusta Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Augusta.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Augusta and across Georgia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Augusta Morning News
A free Augusta community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://augustamorning.com/sitemap