Augusta
Morning News
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, fireworks went off in a bathroom at Josey High School, prompting school officials and police to secure the campus and investigate the incident—actions taken under the Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Mini Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary today—marking 50 years of inspiring young artists with performance arts education in the CSRA. The milestone reflects a deep commitment to local arts and youth development. FOX54
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta Fire Department will host a ceremony tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Augusta Technical College to honor Class 25-04 graduates who completed months of rigorous training — the event marks a new beginning as these recruits prepare to serve our community. City of Augusta
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Violinist JaVonne Jones and jazz guitarist Willie Soul will perform on Oct. 12 for Soulful Strings of Hope: A Night of Jazz and R&B in the Key of Pink in Augusta to benefit a breast cancer program that supports mammogram screenings. The concert will start at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour at the Columbia County Library lobby—helping local organizers prepare for the 25th anniversary Miracle Mile Walk—and boost health services for women. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Brown recluse spiders—small, light to medium brown creatures marked with a violin shape—live in dark areas of homes and outdoors near clutter; homeowners should clean any bite with soap and water and call a doctor if pain worsens while reducing clutter and trimming nearby vegetation. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Dr. Ashanda R. Esdaille, a urologic oncologist at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and assistant professor at MCG, was named the 2025 Health Equity Fellow by the Urology Care Foundation – her two-year fellowship includes a year of coursework on community engagement and a capstone project to expand care for underserved patients. Augusta CEO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A family-owned hunting lodge in Taylor County is now accepting bookings for the quail hunting season, which runs from November 8 to February 28. Guests will enjoy guided hunts on over 1,200 acres—Southern hospitality and a long tradition of outdoor adventure await them. Augusta CEO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 sailors will race at least 170 sailboats on Clarks Hill Lake this weekend at the Augusta Sailing Club’s 71st annual Halloween Regatta. The event begins Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10 a.m.—it marks a key milestone in the club’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. WRDW
- ➤ Billy Payne received the Gold Tee Award on Tuesday evening at Westchester Country Club for his leadership in golf and his work with Augusta National—he shared that no dream is too big and no detail is too small in his journey from law practice to guiding the club. His acceptance speech highlighted a humble, honest look at his path and inspired others with his leadership message. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ The Furies are a women’s division two rugby team under Augusta Rugby that practices every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Rugby Pitch— they will face the Columbia Bombshells on Oct 18 at 2 p.m. and play home games on Oct 25 and Nov 8. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ More than 200 sailors are set to compete in the 71st+annual Halloween Regatta at Clarks Hill Lake this weekend. WRDW
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Women of Rock and Soul
7:30-9 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the powerful impact women have had on music across genres like Jazz, Blues, and Soul.
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Bethel Music Night of Worship
7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — $28.65 to $93.65 — Experience a night of worship and ministry in a sacred space of unity and transformation.
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Little Shop of Horrors Screening
2-5 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free entry — Experience the classic film in a historic downtown venue known for creating lasting memories.
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USSSA Military Worlds Softball Tournament
8 AM - 1 PM — Diamond Lakes Regional Park — Check the website for details — Celebrate military skills on the softball field with teams from around the nation.
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Cinderella - A Ballet Production
7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience a magical ballet adaptation of the beloved fairy tale with stunning choreography and a cast of international dancers.
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If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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