Friday, November 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Feast before the Feast event at Henry Brigham Center aims to provide meals for those in need. WRDW
- ➤ Busby's Heating & Air and Chancey’s Towing collected over 130 coats for children in need and donated them to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Downtown Augusta prepares for the 4th annual Small Business Saturday Crawl on November 30th, 2024, aiming to boost local economy by engaging community with 15 participating businesses. Augusta CEO
- ➤ Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates and major routes from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 to ease Thanksgiving travel, with a traffic forecast indicating varying congestion levels. Augusta CEO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A homicide investigation is ongoing in Augusta after a man was found deceased from a gunshot wound on Highland Avenue. NewsChannel 6
- ➤ In Augusta, a shooting incident on C Street resulted in one fatality and one injury, amid a larger regional uptick in violent crime attributed to gang activity. WRDW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Commission approves the construction of a new Parker's Kitchen, replacing a longstanding Burger King on Washington Road, marking the convenience store chain's expansion in Augusta. The Augusta Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Select grocery stores in Augusta, including Food Lion and Kroger, will be open on Thanksgiving for last-minute shopping, while others like Publix and Walmart will remain closed. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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The Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents The Snow Queen
Experience a romantic ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, set to enchanting music by Grieg, Massenet, Mozart, and Vivaldi.
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13th Annual Aiken Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Experience a community-focused Thanksgiving run at the annual Turkey Trot, benefiting Toys for Tots while encouraging participants to dress up in festive costumes.
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The Nutcracker by Colton Ballet: A Holiday Tradition
Experience the enchanting holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the Colton Ballet and celebrated as a family favorite since 1971 in Augusta.
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Father Christmas at Living History Park
Experience a festive day at Living History Park with Father Christmas, where visitors can make bird treats and capture memorable photos, despite some areas being closed due to hurricane damage.
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Promenade & Paint: Explore and Create Augusta’s Public Art
Experience a guided tour of Downtown Augusta’s vibrant sculptures and murals, culminating in a hands-on mural painting session led by local artist Baruti Tucker.
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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Experience a holiday spectacular featuring traditional Irish music and dance, direct from its Off-Broadway season.
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Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Experience a thrilling celebration of Michael Jackson's iconic music and dance with the renowned tribute band Who's Bad, featuring breathtaking performances and local opening act King Size.
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Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Comedy Tour
Experience an engaging night of laughter as Nurse Blake shares humorous tales from his nursing career in his new comedy tour 'Shock Advised'.
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Augusta Symphony's Holiday Spectacular
Celebrate the holiday season with the Augusta Symphony as they perform timeless holiday classics for the entire family.
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