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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mel’isa Morgan received her RIAA Gold plaque for her hit ‘Do Me Baby’ after selling over 500,000 copies in the U.S.—she shared the milestone on Good Morning Augusta. She is touring now and said she may include Augusta on her upcoming stops—expressing gratitude for her fans. NewsChannel 6
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgia will soon receive tens of millions in federal education funds as schools prepare to start, with payments tied to federal laws like Title I-C, Title II-A, Title III-A, and Title IV-A — funding that could exceed $154 million. The state Board of Education will meet Tuesday to formally accept the money, and officials already received $40.6 million from Title IV-B for afterschool programs. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Graeme Connolly, PhD, was named the first associate dean of faculty and staff success at AU’s College of Education and Human Development — a new role created through President Keen’s Build the Bench initiative — and he began on June 1. Connolly, who has served AU for 25 years, now holds daily meetings with staff to guide faculty on promotion and improve onboarding. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Students in Richmond and Columbia counties are preparing for a new school year with Richmond County elementary students starting Aug. 4 and older students returning Aug. 5 while all Columbia County students begin Aug. 4. Parents should register their children online or at school and check district websites for open house and bus schedule details — essential steps before classes begin. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Georgia started its new voucher program for private schools, with thousands of families set to receive quarterly promise scholarship payments starting this month. More than 8,500 students were approved from over 15,000 applicants—most from lower-income households plan to use the $6,500 annual payment mainly for tuition and eligible education costs. Augusta CEO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A downtown restaurant in Augusta failed its health inspection from July 18th to 24th for poor food storage and dead bugs in the kitchen (earning an F grade). The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton Coleman, a 17-year-old from Lakeside, won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship Saturday by defeating Nguyen Anh Mihn 2 and 1 at Trinity Forest Golf Club. He became the first Augusta native to win the tournament and was greeted on Sunday in his West Lake neighborhood by neighbors parading him in golf carts — his win qualifies him for the 2026 U.S. Open. WRDW
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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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Art of Words: Poets' Open Mic
5:30-7:45 p.m. — Aiken County Library — Free entry — Celebrate poetry with featured poet Tera Jackson and local talent in a friendly environment.
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Rumours ATL - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting harmonies and nostalgia of Fleetwood Mac's timeless classics performed live.
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