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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ News 12 has partnered with nonprofit Grant Me Hope + the group works to find homes for older foster care children. It has spotlighted 16-year-old Sereneity, who needs a family and hopes for a permanent home. WRDW
- ➤ Family and friends gathered at Augusta Ballet’s studio on Aug. 2 in a drop-in event to honor Flo Parrish—she turned 100 on Aug. 3. Augusta Good News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helms College will hold its Summer Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Warren Baptist Church (3203 Washington Road) in Augusta to honor 43 graduates from its School of Health Services and School of Hospitality, with Dr. Katrina Hutchins set to speak on leadership and career readiness. Media may attend to speak with graduates and faculty about the college's unique classroom-to-career model. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Georgia public schools saw chronic absenteeism drop to 19.5% during the 2024-2025 school year—four years of progress since a peak of 23.9% during the pandemic. State School Superintendent Richard Woods said efforts will continue to cut chronic absence by 50% over the next five years, aiming for every student to have full daily access to learning. Augusta CEO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Augusta commissioners are weighing a property tax increase+using city reserves to cover a $10.9 million budget shortfall for 2025. Interim Finance Director Tim Schroer said rising costs+unexpected expenses led to the deficit and the commission will meet on Aug.12 to decide on the next steps. The Augusta Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Chunhong Yan at Augusta University is testing a new prostate cancer treatment that repurposes FDA-approved drugs to help PARP inhibitors work in patients whose cancer cells lack HRR gene mutations & his team is using mouse models to assess safety. He expects to gather enough data in three to four years to launch a clinical trial while benefiting from key funding provided by Paceline. Augusta CEO
- ➤ The CDC reported that U.S. kindergartners’ vaccination rates fell from 93 percent to 92.1 percent and experts warn the drop may lead to measles outbreaks when children return to school. In Georgia, about 88 percent of children are vaccinated (experts say a rate of 95 to 96 percent is needed for herd immunity) as officials work to address rising measles concerns. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Cody Bolden Music Live
9:30 p.m. — Dirty Boots Augusta — Check venue for entry cost — Enjoy soulful sounds inspired by Southern roots at this live music event.
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Eats in the Streets Pickle Festival
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. — 101 Griffin St, Wrens, GA — Free entry — Enjoy a day of tangy delights with pickle dishes, contests, and live music.
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More Than The Masters Podcast Live
3-6 p.m. — Ikonz Sportsbar & Grill — Free entry — Experience an engaging live podcast recording focused on golf with special guests and discussions.
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