Augusta
Morning News
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joy Lewis, a RCBOE security officer, was arrested for forgery and filing false documents after a property owner reported forged signatures on a Quitclaim Deed for a home on Steiner Avenue — she accepted cash and a $5,000 cashier’s check from a buyer in a fraudulent property sale that has since been removed from county records. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Authorities are searching for Jalen Thomas—a 26-year-old man described as 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds and considered armed—wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Antoine Stokes at a Waffle House near the intersection of Windsor Spring and Tobacco roads on Thursday. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Criminologist Scott Bonn, who studies serial killers, will present his live show Serial Killers at Miller Theater on Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.—tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the theater box office. The Augusta Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the Augusta metro recorded a 4.5% unemployment rate in July—up 0.1 points from June. The local labor force dropped by 1,548 to 267,962 with 255,809 employed, and initial claims increased by 204 during the month. Augusta CEO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 21, Augusta University held its first Chick-fil-A Day event at Allgood Hall on the Summerville campus where students queued to buy Chick-fil-A sandwiches, chips, cookies and Coca-Cola drinks. Officials said the event was held at student request—and its success has led to plans for additional similar events on campus. The Bell Ringer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia DOT recently won the 2025 TSMO Award for Cybersecurity for deploying advanced firewalled routers that protect over 8,000 connected devices statewide—Deputy Chief Engineer John Hibbard also received the Joey Sagal TSMO Leadership Award at the AASHTO meeting. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta University women’s golf team will start its fall season on Monday, Aug. 25 at the Tiger Classic at The Walker Course in Clemson, S. C.—Coach Ember Holloway leads a team of four returning players and four newcomers as they prepare to face stronger competition in the West Coast Conference. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ The SEC announced that Georgia will join a nine-game conference schedule in 2026—this plan will limit the Bulldogs to three nonconference games and may open the door to a new matchup at Texas A&M. The Augusta Chronicle
-
Brunch Live Music with Blue Lava
11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Top Dawg Tavern — $10 Mimosa Carafes — Enjoy acoustic tunes from Blue Lava while savoring a delicious brunch.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
WWE NXT Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling matches featuring your favorite WWE NXT superstars live in action.
-
Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soul-stirring sounds of The Marshall Tucker Band with opening act George Pippen.
-
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — $43.01 to $86.41 — Experience a spectacular tribute to the King of Rock and Roll with electrifying performances and timeless hits.
-
Jurassic Park Screening
2-4 p.m. — Miller Theater — General admission — Experience the classic adventure of Jurassic Park in a historic movie palace.
-
Wine Women and Shoes
6-9 p.m. — Bell Auditorium — Support local charities while enjoying wine, shopping, and culinary delights.
-
Arts in the Heart of Augusta 2025
4-10 p.m. — Augusta — $15-$20 — Experience vibrant art, music, and culture with over 100 artists and five stages of entertainment.
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.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout 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