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Morning News
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Augusta hosted its Christmas Kickoff Breakfast at the Kroc Center on Friday morning to highlight its Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns. The event supported holiday efforts—raising funds and awareness for local families in need. The Augusta Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Williams Sonoma is offering early Black Friday deals with up to 55% off top cookware and kitchen appliances including Breville—customers can get an extra 20% off clearance items. The sale gives Augusta shoppers a way to save on best-selling brands ahead of the main Black Friday events on November 27 online and November 28 in-store. The Augusta Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Irish American Heritage Society received an Anthem Award for Local Community Engagement—this honor recognizes its Heritage in Motion St. Patrick's Day programming. The Augusta Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Burke County High School math teacher Jeffery Heggs was surprised on Friday when he was named Georgia’s only Milken Educator Award winner for 2025-26 — he also received a $25,000 prize. The Augusta Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Augusta interior designer Michael Siewert offers holiday decor ideas that use common household items, such as cranberry garlands—used as table centerpieces or decor accents—to help ease the stress of planning gatherings. Siewert, who hosts a lifestyles TV show on WRDW airing Tuesday through Thursday, suggests creative touches to welcome family and friends during the holiday season. The Augusta Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Augusta University runners Nasrudin Mohamed and Madison Thomas finished 118th and 169th at the NCAA Division II Championships on Nov 22—Mohamed completed the 10,000-meter race in 31 minutes 54.5 seconds while Thomas ran the 6,000-meter race in 22 minutes 29.4 seconds after qualifying as a top-15 finisher at the D2 Southeast Regionals on Nov 8. The Bell Ringer
- ➤ At the Brickyard on Nov. 21, Thomson High School’s Bulldogs beat Callaway 28-19 — their seventh win in a row. They will face defending state champs Carver in Columbus on Nov. 28 — a game that will test their skill. Augusta Good News
- ➤ On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Charlotte 49ers 35-3 at Sanford Stadium in Athens—improving their season record to 10-1. They will play Georgia Tech on Friday, November 28 at 3:30 p.m. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Georgia football freshman Bo Walker scored three rushing touchdowns in a 35-3 win over Charlotte on Saturday, marking his first three-score game. Head coach Kirby Smart praised his work—there is strong promise for more play as he continues competing for minutes. The Augusta Chronicle
- ➤ Augusta lost 3—1 to Lander Friday at Horne Arena in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinal, ending the Jaguars’ run in the tournament. Key players from both teams stepped up in the match, and Augusta will now prepare for the NCAA Regional tournament. The Bell Ringer
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RunGiving 5k
10 AM – 12 PM — Mill Village Trailhead - Augusta Canal — $20 and up — Run and donate canned goods for a local food pantry this Thanksgiving morning.
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Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — SRP Park — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of running through two states and enjoy post-race festivities.
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Augusta Symphony Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant celebration of community with music and performances from local artists.
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Christmas at Meadow Garden Candlelight Tours
6 PM – 8 PM — Meadow Garden — Ticket details not specified — Experience a historic candlelit tour of George Walton’s home with a festive Christmas theme.
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Who's Bad - Michael Jackson Tribute Band
8-9:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — VIP options available — Experience the ultimate homage to the King of Pop with power-packed performances.
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Augusta Symphony Holiday Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — $10 to $25 — Celebrate the season with festive symphonic classics in a family-friendly concert.
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ELMO AND FRIENDS SAY HELLO
6-7:30 p.m. — Columbia County Performing Arts Center — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a delightful evening with beloved characters and joyful interactions.
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Clue Live On Stage!
7:30-9 p.m. — Columbia County Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a hilarious whodunit mystery inspired by the classic board game and movie.
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Chelcie Lynn Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Miller Theater — $36.70 to $64.50 — Experience the comedic genius of Variety’s Top 10 Comics To Watch in a night of laughter.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Screening
2-5 p.m. — Miller Theater — Free entry — Experience the timeless magic of a holiday classic at a beloved local movie palace.
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