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Monday, November 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charles Walker, the former Georgia senator, has submitted a petition to rezone a parcel near Augusta’s Bethlehem area for a new neighborhood development. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Augusta University's first home basketball game of the season encouraged free admission with food donations to support the student-run Open Paws Food Pantry, aiming to combat student hunger. FOX54
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Augusta launches its Angel Tree campaign with a Christmas kickoff event. The Augusta Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Corey Rogers illuminates Augusta's history through public art and historical markers, focusing on influential figures and stories in the Golden Blocks district. Augusta Good News
- ➤ A Woman Scorned, a stage play by Marquita Coleman addressing topics like love, betrayal, and social issues, will be performed on December 21 at the Imperial Theater in Augusta, GA. NewsChannel 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Georgia House and Senate members select leaders for the 2025 legislative session, with both chambers reelecting incumbents and introducing new faces in the minority leadership. The Augusta Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Augusta University researcher has developed a drone-mounted mass spectrometer to safely detect fentanyl in the air, aiming to support law enforcement in addressing drug-related health hazards. Augusta Good News
- ➤ The National Alliance of Mental Illness's Augusta branch successfully conducted its annual mental health awareness walk on Saturday. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augusta University volleyball team secured a victory against Georgia College in straight sets during the faculty appreciation night, and is set to face them again in the Peach Belt Tournament opener. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ The Augusta University men's basketball team lost their home opener to No. 19 Florida Southern 78-68, despite leading in the first half and having a player ejected due to a controversial flagrant 2 foul. The Bell Ringer
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The Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents The Snow Queen
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13th Annual Aiken Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
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The Nutcracker by Colton Ballet: A Holiday Tradition
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Father Christmas at Living History Park
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Promenade & Paint: Explore and Create Augusta’s Public Art
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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
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Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
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