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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyrossale Peak, 54, was indicted for felony murder and elder neglect after her 84-year-old mother, Lillie Mae Sapp, was found malnourished and unresponsive in filthy conditions at their Augusta home following a welfare check on Dec. 30, and her bond was set at $11,200. The Augusta Press
- ➤ On July 27th, deputies responded to a shooting near the 200 block of Park Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Taliaferro County where a man was shot in the foot and treated before being taken to a hospital in Augusta—witnesses named Tamarcus Callaway from Thomson as the suspect who fled but later surrendered and was arrested at 9:07 p.m. NewsChannel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A construction project on Broad Street began today between 8th and 9th streets near the Augusta Common, and inside travel lanes + all parking spots will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the work is completed in about a year. The project will add a large fountain, landscaping, shade structures + James Brown’s music for visitors, and Psychotronic Records owner Michael Weldon said the changes will disrupt traffic and parking for downtown businesses. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ Work on a new park in the median of Broad Street starts today downtown Augusta—lane closures will delay drivers and affect local businesses. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Blood Connection held its grand opening for its new blood distribution center at 3156 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 201 at 4 p.m. Monday. The center has a modern lab, blood depot, Georgia operations hub and donor room—designed to improve service for hospital partners and donors. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta GreenJackets are set to host their longest homestand of the season today at SRP Park during Decades Week. The promotion will feature themed nights, discounted tickets & fan activities running daily until Aug. 3. The Augusta Press
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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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