Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richmond County schools remain closed indefinitely due to the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, with the local community rallying to support victims. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta Animal Services launches a foster drive to temporary home dogs and cats affected by Hurricane Helene closure. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Augusta Transit remains closed five days after Hurricane Helene, complicating residents' access to essential services like fresh water. WRDW
- ➤ Augusta, Ga., is resuming its trash collection services on Wednesday with a one-day delay, focusing solely on household waste in cans, while yard debris and bulky items will not be collected. FOX54
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia Power has restored electricity to 80% of its customers after Hurricane Helene, utilizing a workforce of 20,000 and smart grid technology. Augusta CEO
- ➤ The Georgia Department of Transportation deploys its entire east-central signal personnel to Richmond County for post-Hurricane Helene cleanup, focusing on traffic light repairs and debris clearance. WRDW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VP Kamala Harris visited Augusta to assess Hurricane Helene damage, as local recovery efforts are supported by a major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden. WRDW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Augusta issues a boil water advisory due to potential microbial contamination following Hurricane Helene, urging residents to boil water before use. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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Viral Pro Wrestling: Trick or Trauma
Experience a thrilling evening of wrestling with spine-chilling matches and a Halloween costume contest at the Warren Road Community Center.
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PHAZE 360 Band Performance at Augusta Common
Experience an afternoon filled with food trucks, vendors, mobile bars, cocktail classes, and live music featuring Augusta's own PHAZE360.
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Piedmont Augusta Pops! Series Featuring Augusta Symphony
Experience an evening of joy as the Augusta Symphony presents crowd-pleasing performances, including tributes to iconic artists and a collaborative showing of Star Wars: A New Hope.
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Jamey Johnson Concert
Experience an evening of soulful music with eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson at the outdoor venue in Evans Towne Center Park.
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Paul Rosewood Live Performance
Experience the captivating sounds of country music with Nashville-based artist Paul Rosewood during his live show at Dirty Boots Augusta.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Experience a captivating evening of Halloween-themed music performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a beautifully candlelit setting.
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Keith Sweat Live in Concert
Experience R&B legend Keith Sweat performing live with special guests Brownstone at the Bell Auditorium.
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Three Dog Night Concert Celebration
Experience the legendary sounds of Three Dog Night as they celebrate five decades of music with their iconic hits.
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Trunk or Treat Community Event
Experience a festive Trunk or Treat event where you can gather candy from community members and local businesses in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Old Crow Medicine Show Concert
Experience the acclaimed Old Crow Medicine Show as they perform live, featuring their Grammy-winning hits and recent album 'Jubilee'.
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