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When Augusta resident, Jason Lister, was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, his friends leapt into action to cover his medical costs. As a result, Southbound Smokehouse owner, Brian Brittingham and his business partner, George Claussen IV, have organized a benefit they are calling Listerpalooza.
Where there’s smoke, there’s BBQ. Or, bar-b-q. Or, barbecue. Whatever. Martinez has seen a steady increase in places you can eat smoked meat – the newest, Willie Jewell’s, opened up off Old Petersburg Road right where it crosses over Baston Road, by the railroad tracks.
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Earlier this year, The Insider couldn’t help but comment on the mass exodus that was occurring at The Columbia County NewsTimes. After Morris laid off several talented staff members, it went on to win multiple awards from Georgia Press Association in the weekly newspaper category, including seven for first place. But who actually earned them? Pg. 12
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The Whine Line
Now it is 49 slayings with another 53 wounded, another in a seemingly ceaseless string of mass shootings perpetrated with an assault rifle, with the overriding common denominator being the shocking ease with which weapons of war are purchased. If the Sandy Hook massacre of young children failed to tip the scales toward a national firearms background check and registry, how could one possibly believe the murder of 49 gay and LBGT U.S. citizens will have any effect on pushing forward legislation meant to at least slow down the seemingly everyday fact of life carnage occurring in this country. Shame on the NRA, the shameless whores prostituting themselves for the pimps that comprise the firearms industry.
insults. No matter how hard the right wing columnists work to somehow make Donald palatable, or acceptable, as a candidate for the highest office in the land, the indisputable fact is he is a thin-skinned whiny little pussy with tiny raccoon hands whose political ignorance is immeasurable by any standards.
It’s not just gay males you should point out for the sexually transmitted diseases. There are plenty of straight people who are foolish with spreading such diseases to the general population. Just abstain. It’s not a religious thing, it’s not even a sexual thing. That’s just common sense.
If you want another (BUSINESS NAME REDACTED) built in South Augusta, we all have to stage protests across from all the other ones in the Augusta area every weekend until (BUSINESS NAME REDACTED) corporate office understands that South Augusta money matters too.
I whine about the whiner who expects emergency vehicles to go at regular speed. Are you kidding? That’s what Emergency is for! Just get out of the way of such vehicles and hope it’s not a loved one who is waiting for help.
I’ve heard and read some of the worst uses of the English language by folks who should have gotten left back several times! Some of them are Teachers for goodness sakes! And stop using big words incorrectly! That just make you sound twice as ignorant as you probably are!! Finally-what do you think Spell check is for? Okay so use it please?
Now that Augusta University has Chinese classes, where can we sign up to volunteer to be used by acupuncture students? To people who want to complain about parts of Augusta: Go visit different parts to then make up your mind. There are differences here just like in any other bigger city. This is a nice big-little city with some things for EVERYone. You like historic houses? Go downtown, Laney-Walker Blvd., Summerville, etc. Check out the libraries which have information about a wide variety of things local and otherwise. You want new, modern things? Plenty of such places such as the Canalside apartments, Augusta Mall with new and fancy stores opening up all the time and downtown with ever evolving art and other nifty gift items. Look around first and give the city a fair chance.
Ruffin It Augusta Tek Kris Fisher Jenny is Wright
The Orlando, Florida mass shooting was another case of the chickens coming home to roost. I actually agree with your far right wingnut this week, at least on a very basic yes or no level. Yes, Donald, or more correctly his lawyers, DOES have the legal right to question Judge Curiel’s fairness in his Trump University Scam trial. However, what he DOES NOT have a right to do is scream “Mexican, Mexican, Mexican” from the mountain top, working furiously to douse Judge Curiel in Hispanic otherness. Yes, the “Mexican” who was born in Indiana. Got a problem with conflict of interest or a problem with his rulings? Donald pays his lawyers gazillions, that is if he actually pays their invoices, to file motions addressing said concerns. And Donald does know a little bit about the legal profession, I assume, being involved in over 3500 lawsuits and counting, a serial and habitual litigant. Pretty low of him, though not surprising, that he attack a sitting judge, who, by his oath of office, cannot respond to his childish, politically motivated
Does anyone in Augusta know what GAFJ is? The difference between Muslims and Christians....Muslims hate gays and want to kill them and Christians hate gays and want to legally discriminate against them. Allah and God may be great but those that follow them, not so much.
If the Columbia County Fire Marshall only has a 9th grade education (GED)... It sure WOULD be interesting to know the education levels of the other County Directors and the big salaries they haul in. Great story ahead! It took Austin Rhodes less then 30 seconds to begin talking about himself when giving the news of the death of Bob Beckem. Rhodes can not get through any story without bringing up his son, daughter or himself. The click you hear is the radio going off. Someone needs to do an open records request for the original denial of the zoning for the Marshall Square retirement community You never print my whines anymore. Are we breaking up? I love how the Trump-haters love Hillary...and...the Hillaryhaters love Trump. I guess in some parallel Twilight Zone universe, everyone thinks their candidate is the candidate to save our supremely faltering country. Regardless of who gets elected, just what magic wand are they going to pull out and wave over this country’s Mad Max dystopian slide down our never ending rabbit hole? (.......crickets.). To all you whiners out there...wait a minute, this is the “Whine Line”, never mind whine away you idiots, whine away. Paul Scarbury and the idiots in the development division remind me of play time at the preschool daycare. Someone’s diaper is dirty and few can count past four.
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The Columbia County fire Marshall reflects directly on Scott Johnson and his poor choice of employees. He should get his pink slip first. HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE: Create a South Augusta Development Authority comprised of local legislators; commissioners from districts 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9; the mayor; and “others.” Should be good for at least and extra $500 a month. Hire a consulting firm from Detroit to make a couple of proposals --- it’s a sweet deal for everyone; except the taxpayers. After reading the article “The Religious Liberty Feud Comes to Augusta”, I began to think...............what ever happened to “government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from this earth”?? Although not my favorite president, that quote was part of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address of November 19, 1863. We have always said that our government was based on majority rule..........by the people, but look at us today. In 2002, George “Sonny” Perdue promised the people that they would be able to vote to keep the Southern flag as part of the state flag. Liar, Liar! Despite an overwhelming majority of Georgians in favor of the Southern flag, once he got elected, he allowed a committee to chose other emblems for voters to vote for and omitted the one they wanted! Just a year ago, when Governor Nimrata Nikki Randhawa (make that Nikki Haley) demanded that South Carolina rid itself of the Confederate Memorial Flag, she did so while the vast majority of South Carolinians favored keeping it. Ms. Nikki used the tragedy in Charleston to gain her favor with the national GOP in order to be considered a candidate for VP. Now, although Georgia voters favored HB 757, which would have allowed churches to maintain their individual beliefs, Governor Deal has decided that he knows better what is good for Georgia. Conclusion..........we are NOT a country of the people and for the people. We are not a democracy. Desperate politicians, controlled by big business, big money and a desire for power, are bringing us down to their level, day by day.
Orlando IT HAS TAKEN a depressingly, predictably short time for the Orlando shooting to devolve into a petty political squabble that is equal part semantics and pissing contest involving three of the four most currently prominent political figures. Not long after responding to the tragedy by way of self-congratulations, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump blasted Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama for not coming out and labeling the attacks an act of “Islamic extremism.” Shortly thereafter, Trump would also go on to suggest that Obama was probably an ISIS sleeper agent, which is the moment that the Clinton campaign realized Christmas had come early. Interestingly, Clinton kinda-sorta took the bait, calling out the now-deceased shooter, Omar Mateen, as an individual who used a “distorted view of Islam in order to justify murdering innocent people,” later labeling the attack as straight-up “radical Islamism.” Obama did not, and stopped just short of literally rolling his eyes at Trump. But here’s the thing: though one of them is so, SO much more wrong than the other two, both candidates’ responses here are flawed. 1. Trump: “Ban all Muslims” There’s not much point in trying to expound upon this because, holy spray-tan, Trump has already taken a significant reaming from political figures and media outlets on all sides of the issue for this. To be fair, a good many conservative media outlets have puttered along for years stoking and implying this sort of rhetoric and attitude without ever coming out and actually saying it; doing so, while galvanizing the ultraright base and bolstering enthusiasm, completely obliterates the political long game. Donald Trump can’t see the forest for the trees, because he’s dry-humping that tree until it catches fire. In any case, actual Muslims who understand and live by the Quran and its message of non-violence are one of our nation’s best hopes for stopping attacks like this. Though
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they are as different from Omar Mateen as they can be, the two sides of the ideology are rooted in the same spiritual foundation; because of that, Muslims and MuslimAmericans are more apt to spot signs of extremism and report them before something like this happens again. Will it prevent all attacks? Of course not. But it might prevent one, and that should be considered a win. 2. Hillary: This was “radical Islamism.” As much as I like her, Hillary Clinton does sometimes have a tendency to put her foot in her mouth, and I get the feeling that this statement, this categorization, will come back to haunt her, if only, hopefully, in a minor way. Because she can’t say this; she shouldn’t say this. It’s not true, and that’s the whole point, that’s the point that, I think, President Obama is trying to imply with his brushing-away of Trump’s comments: we simply cannot equate, in any way, shape or form, actions like those of Mateen to true Islamic practices and doctrine. I mentioned above that each was rooted in a similar belief system, and I stand by that, but at some point the two sharply diverge, and no longer resemble each other in the slightest. The message must not be, “We recognize this as an act of radical Islamic terrorism, however isolated.” The message must be, “We recognize that, though this individual perpetrated these acts while invoking the name and cause of Islam, his actions and sins do not in any way reflect the true nature of that faith.” Muslims around the world need to know that the United States, its government, its citizens, understand the difference.
JOSH RUFFIN is a long way from home, having moved from Augusta to Middleton, Wisconsin,
with his wife, Michelle. He is a self-described beer guru, so most of his Twitter posts are about what he’s drinking. While drinking, he enjoys writing poetry and watching MMA fights… or writing poetry about MMA fights.
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Take a Note STOP FOR A MINUTE. Close your eyes, and think of something. A person. A place. A dream. Visualize it, and see it so clearly that you believe it’s real. Now take out a pen and a sheet of paper, and write it down. There’s something special about writing down your thoughts. Thoughts are fleeting, disappearing as quickly as they occur. Putting your thoughts on paper allows you capture a moment of clarity, adding permanency to a brief instant of understanding. Every weekend morning, I devote a few minutes to transcribing my thoughts. Whether it’s about work, about dreams, or just something I make up, it doesn’t matter. Morning is my most creative time, and weekend mornings are especially quiet. Only then do I have a chance to put thoughts clearly on paper. Why go through all the trouble of writing stuff down? For me, it’s to get them out of my head. Once something is on paper, you don’t have to remember it anymore. In all honesty, once I write something down, I typically don’t remember it anymore. And why should I? It’s written down. With all that junk out of my mind, I can think more clearly. Every single day, we are deluged with an enormous amount of information. And let’s be honest, most of these audio and visual sound bites are complete rubbish. Even so, each of these nuggets sticks in your head, even if just for a little bit. Without some way to filter the junk and purge the trash, how would anyone know what he or she truly believes and understands? Writing stuff down is very helpful when organizing thoughts. In order to effectively communicate, you have to be able to explain ideas. The best communicators bring clarity to complex subjects. These expert communicators don’t necessarily have superhuman intelligence or intuition. But they have learned how to explain these ideas to their toughest critics – themselves. How do they do it? The best method I’ve found is in writing. If you can’t write down an idea, you probably don’t understand it, and you
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certainly can’t explain it. Documenting a concept will quickly expose any gaps in your comprehension. If you truly get it, the writing won’t be a problem. If you don’t, you’ll find yourself writing and rewriting the same sentence over and over. Writing and documenting are not skills just for the literary minded folks. The inability to write stuff down significantly impacts technical tasks and engineering. The most common mistake I observe amongst the technology crowd is the failure to document a design before implementation. Too many folks take the “Build it now, ask questions later” approach. Here’s a challenge to all my IT friends: Start documenting your projects before implementation. Take the time to confirm your end result before you begin. I guarantee that you will immediately observe an improvement in your efficiency and a reduction of your defect counts. When you sum it all up, I guess what I’m trying to say is that a simple act of creativity helps us to become better people. Writing requires us to focus our thoughts and provides clarity to our motivations. Our written words establish boundaries and ensure each of us live with a purpose. Do you have goals for your life? Do you know what you want to accomplish? Do you have a bucket list? Any long journey is much easier if you have a map to your GREGORY BAKER PH.D. is vice president of CMA destination. Technology and, yes, is actually a rocket scientist who used Do you have yours? his doctorate in aerospace @gregory_a_baker
engineering at Lockheed Martin. In addition to working at CMA, he also serves the community, sitting on several boards in the area.
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The Right to Bear Life THIS PAST SUNDAY MORNING, like pretty much everyone, I woke up to the horrific news about a mass shooting at a gay night club in Orlando. This, coupled with the murder of The Voice finalist Christina Grimmie the previous night, made for a horrific weekend for the city of Orlando. It also sparked tons of debate on news outlets and online. The familiar nature of this scenario scares me. We talk and debate about guns, gun control and mass shootings like they’re a car wreck – sometimes with less compassion. It happens way too frequently, and we’re getting way too used to talking about it. Forty-nine innocent people lost their lives, 50 including the gunman, and all many people online were worried about is “Obama taking away my guns.” Obama isn’t going to take away your guns. No one has ever even brought up the notion, except the NRA. I believe in gun rights. But I also believe that right is being taken advantage of by some sick people and gun owners should be pissed. If gun owners aren’t pissed, I know that a growing percentage of Americans are. We’re tired of getting shot at. I know every gun owner isn’t responsible for the deaths in Orlando, Newtown, San Bernardino, Aurora, etc. But it is happening. The gun issue has become such a touchy topic that even as I write this I’m worried because I know just how many people are going to be highly upset – how dare I support this lefty, liberal agenda? Think about that for a second, people are dying by the masses and I’m afraid to upset gun owners. Why is that? Well, probably because they’re armed. But otherwise, why am I reluctant to raise my hand and say, “Y’know, I agree, I think it is probably a bad idea to let someone who was on an FBI watch list to buy a semi-automatic rifle.”? Truth is, I shouldn’t be. I’m tired of people dying. It’s senseless. I haven’t been directly affected by any of the shootings, but how long before I am? Sure, sick people will find other ways to hurt people if they’re really that determined. But why can’t we throw a few obstacles up? We do it for almost everything else. You ever tried to change the address on your driver’s license? You need like four different proofs of address, I.D., blood from your first born child, hair follicles no less than two inches in length and you have to jump through flaming hoops while reciting the Lord’s Prayer. I may be exaggerating a bit. The point is, there’s a process to go through. In fact everything about driving is a process, taking driving classes, passing a written and driving test, getting insurance, getting plates, etc. If I want a gun, all I have to do is hit up Facebook. Maybe I can trade my old lawnmower for one. I get it, driving is a privilege and gun ownership is a right. But I also get that one is used for transportation and the other is used for killing stuff. It’s just weird to me that it’s so easier to shoot something than it is to be able to drive to Walmart. Just as everyone knows at least one person who probably shouldn’t be allowed to drive, everyone on this earth knows at least one person that they think probably shouldn’t have a gun. Why is it such a touchy subject to make it harder for that guy (or gal) to get it? Especially if it’s a semiautomatic rifle. The Orlando club shooter was on a watch list for terroristic claims, yet he was still able to buy the AR-15 legally – apparently with no waiting period. Does that not seem weird to anyone else? I am a firm believer in “guns don’t kill people, people do.” The problem is those people can buy semi-automatic rifles, easily. I don’t want the right to bear arms to be eradicated, I just want the ‘well regulated’ part to be enforced. I think if we can all look at it maybe KRIS FISHER,Kris Fisher is the a little differently and, midday host and program director for God forbid, try to work HD98.3 and an Augusta radio staple. together, then maybe we’ll He is a husband, father of three and lover of all things adventurous, as well find a sensible solution. as activities most people would have outgrown years ago. djkfish.com.
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Potato, Potahto WOW. I sat here for about twenty minutes with that single word on the screen. I stared, trying to figure out where to go next. The tragedy in Orlando, where 49 innocent lives were taken away, is all anyone can talk about it. You can try to ignore it, but you’ll have to hide under a rock. Even then, make sure it’s a big rock. It goes like this: someone says “can’t we all just get along?” or the like, and it’s suddenly a raging political debate. I’ve seen friends unable to agree to disagree. The name calling and anger has reached an all new high. I almost get it. What happened is terrible. It’s horrific. A mother, in the club with her son, who covered him with her body. He survived. She did not. A brother’s last conversation with his sister is a Snapchat, when she realizes the noises she hears are gunshots. She didn’t make it. Dozens of people, huddled in the bathroom, playing dead for hours, in hopes of making it out alive. Anyone with half a heart would be upset by the stories coming out of this. We, as a people, are devastated. A transgender friend reminded us last week to be sensitive to sky high emotions. She apologized on behalf of the LGBTQ community, because, understandably, they are deeply shaken, and it might take a minute to regain footing. For the most part, I agree with her. People are reacting without thinking, which is what happens in the wake of such tragedies. They’re angry. They’re hurt. They’re devastated. All of us are. Most feel helpless. Our actions seem insignificant against large scale issues. We’re told not to politicize it. Told to hate guns. Told it isn’t about religion. It is political. It is about religion, and like guns or not, they’re here, and they’re often in the wrong hands. In the meantime, what can we do?
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Start small. Call your congressperson. They’re easy to track down. Leave a voicemail, expressing your opinion. Volunteer in your community. Give blood. Words of support comfort, but we can all do something, whether it’s related to Orlando or not. Grassroots efforts have been known to grow into pastures. Action. A specific group of people was targeted this time, but what about 9/11? Sandy Hook? Virginia Tech? Each one of us is affected. Each one of us needs to help fix it. Use words with caution. Words sting. Differing opinions make the world a more interesting place, but there are ways of expressing oneself without being nasty. Name calling deflates an argument. No one’s asking you to forget your stance. Education and discussions keep us moving forward. Neither of those is defined as using hate-speech and derogatory terms to get the point across. I can’t imagine a time when we’ll all agree; it’d be impossible. We can get along, though. Be kind to one another. We don’t have to say the same thing, but what if we all said it the same way? We can’t change unless we change. It can happen, if we, the good guys, stick together. Love. JENNY WRIGHT’S humorous observations
on marriage, motherhood and living in Augusta have earned her a devoted following, both in print and on Facebook. When she’s not spying on other parents in the carpool line at school, you’ll probably find her with either a camera, tennis racquet or wine glass in her hand.
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Is the Sheriff Looking to Take Over the Marshal’s Office? EvEr sincE Lt. Ramone Lamkin of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office defeated longtime Richmond County Marshal Steve Smith at the polls, there has been a rumor floating around the county that just won’t go away. The rumor is that Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree encouraged Lamkin to run for marshal with the intention of proposing that the city of Augusta, along with help from the Georgia Legislature, slide the responsibilities of the marshal’s office under the oversight of the sheriff. The idea is that Roundtree handpicked a candidate for marshal that would agree to forgo his authority over the marshal’s office, so that the sheriff could take control of the duties of the marshal’s office and declare that he was saving the county big money by consolidating the two departments. But, in fact, the gossip is that the sheriff is simply looking to increase his department’s budget by taking over the duties of the marshal’s office and make himself look good in the eyes of the public. The idea seems a little far-fetched for a number of reasons. First of all, why in the world would Lamkin put all of that time and energy into becoming an elected official just to hand over the responsibilities of the marshal’s office to Roundtree? Well, here’s the theory: Rumor is that the sheriff promised Lamkin that if he agreed to merge the two offices, then when it comes time for Roundtree to retire, he would publicly endorse Lamkin to take over the county’s top law enforcement slot as sheriff, thereby ensuring Lamkin would be his successor. If that’s the case, the second question easily becomes, why would Lamkin agree to such a deal when he would likely have to wait a decade for Roundtree to retire? Everyone knows when most sheriffs are elected to that position, they stay there for at least 10 years, if not more. For example, former Richmond County Sheriff Charlie Webster served as sheriff from 1984 until 2000. Then, former Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength followed in his footsteps and served as sheriff for next 11 years. Roundtree is still a fairly young sheriff at 47 years old and he has only served one term as sheriff so far. Strength was 66 when he retired after serving three terms as sheriff, while Webster was 68 when he retired after serving four terms. So, again, why would Lamkin want to lose all of his authority as marshal only to wait another decade to become sheriff? Rumor is that Roundtree might be looking elsewhere, like for a permanent position within the federal government. It’s no secret that Roundtree attended the FBI National Academy in 2008 and is a strong believer in continued education as a professional. In fact, word on the street is that Roundtree has continued his FBI training as sheriff. Over the years, Roundtree has completed more than 3,000 hours of formal law enforcement training including SWAT Levels 1, 2, and 3; general/firearms/defensive tactics instructor; criminal investigations; psychological profiling and behavioral analysis interviews; and constitutional law. So, is Roundtree really hoping to one day become an FBI agent? Well, let’s just say, if the gossip is true, it won’t be a cakewalk for Roundtree. For FBI agents in training, just getting in the door isn’t easy. He’ll have to compete against hundreds of thousands of likeminded candidates in one of the most rigorous and selective application processes in the nation. Recruits must spend more than 800 hours studying everything from ethics to investigative techniques, learning about Bureau operations, gaining experience in conducting intelligence-led investigations, fine-tuning their computer skills, and pushing
their bodies to their physical limits. Currently, new agent training lasts approximately 20 weeks, and it can be brutal. Candidates also have to have an outstanding record. That’s where Roundtree might have some problems. In 2008, while Roundtree was attending the FBI Academy, it was discovered that he had left behind several homicide case files in a former residence on Telfair Street. He was a homicide investigator at the time and, as a result of those actions, the sheriff’s office demoted him for violating the department’s policy on taking files out of the office. Roundtree was placed on 12 months’ probation and was forced to leave the violent crimes division, according to The Augusta Chronicle. Around the same time, Roundtree also was investigated on allegations that he had inappropriate contact with a female inmate during a criminal investigation. The inmate, a witness in a homicide, was checked out of the jail on at least seven occasions, the Chronicle reported. Roundtree always maintained he did nothing wrong and was never disciplined for those actions regarding the female inmate. But, you can’t just walk away from those kinds of allegations, especially if you are looking into a position in law enforcement at the federal level. So, back to the marshal’s office, if Lamkin actually agreed to any kind of arrangement that he would forgo his authority as marshal in exchange for a future position as sheriff, he might be in for a mighty long wait. And most believe such an agreement couldn’t possibly be true because moving the marshal’s office under the sheriff’s office would likely take action from the state Legislature. Everyone knows getting even minor changes in the local government at the state level is far from easy. The only hint of proof that there might be some truth to this rumor is the fact that Lt. Lewis Blanchard of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was so supportive of Lamkin’s run for marshal. 16JUNE2016
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Blanchard not only helped to publicly campaign for Lamkin, but he also donated a couple thousand dollars to the cause. It’s safe to say, Blanchard didn’t do that without the full support of sheriff. Guess who else didn’t campaign for Lamkin without first talking to Roundtree? Major Scott Peebles, that’s who. Peebles, who is a genuine friend of Lamkin, was a huge supporter of him during the campaign. But he wouldn’t have done that without getting the green light from the sheriff. And the fact that Peebles campaigned for Lamkin and did not support the reelection of Marshal Steve Smith was very telling. Why? Because Smith and Peebles’ father used to be partners back when they both worked in sheriff’s office. Talk about a knife in the heart for Smith. So, all indications were that the sheriff’s office was in full support of Lamkin’s run for marshal, despite what some politicos have stated about Roundtree disapproving of Lamkin’s decision to throw his hat into the ring. But does that mean that the sheriff is actually going to suggest putting the marshal’s office under his oversight? That seems quite a jump to conclusions. However, as everyone well knows, stranger things have happened in Augusta-Richmond County. When the Metro Spirit asked Lamkin during this past election if he had any future plans to run for other political offices, he said he wouldn’t rule anything out. “If it was God’s will, then it will happen,” he said. Or if it’s Roundtree’s will, it could possibly happen. Maybe. Anyway, during the election, Lamkin said he was simply interested in becoming the next marshal for Richmond County. And he succeeded. For the first time since 1987, Richmond County has a new marshal ... with a little help from his friends. So, keep your eyes on that close relationship between the marshal and the sheriff. It might get even closer over the next few years.
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Have Georgia Republican Leaders Lost Their Minds? A few weeks AGo, Augusta’s own Congressman Rick Allen was widely criticized for reading Bible verses condemning homosexuality during a prayer at a Republican caucus meeting. Allen gave the prayer just prior to a vote on a bill that would have barred LGBT discrimination. The congressman’s comments apparently caused several of his fellow Republicans to abruptly leave the room after he implied that those Republicans who supported LGBT rights “on the floor” went against the teachings of the Bible, according to Roll Call, a Washington D.C. newspaper. The verses he read were from the books of Romans and Revelations and they denounced homosexuality as “worthy of death.” During the meeting, Allen reportedly read verses from Romans 1:18-32. “And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet,” reads Romans 1:27, which Allen reportedly read. “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them,” read lines 28-32, which Allen also read. Now, jump ahead to the tragic events of this past weekend, where Omar Mir Seddique Mateen, a New York-born security guard who was the son of Afghan immigrants, violently gunned down and murdered 49 people in a gay nightclub in Orlando. This horrific attack in Orlando is now the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. And who was the target? The gay community. Now, in no way did Mateen become inspired by Allen’s comments. After all, it has been widely reported that Mateen called 911 and pledged allegiance to ISIS during his rampage. So, obviously, Mateen didn’t really care what the Bible says about homosexuality or any prayers that come out of the mouth of Christian conservative from Georgia. But many of Allen’s constituents care. They care very much. So, when Allen released a statement this week regarding the Orlando massacre, it was pretty hard for many voters to stomach. “Robin and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the horrendous attack in Orlando over the weekend,” Allen wrote in a press release. “As we continue to learn more, currently 49 innocent people were murdered at the hands of radical Islamic terrorism. This is another attack on humanity, when will enough be enough? When there is another massacre on American soil?” So, basically Allen completely ignored the fact that this was an attack on a gay nightclub and focused on the radical terrorism that was involved in this weekend’s violence. “When America leads, the world is safe—and we must step up to wipe out this threat, because radical terrorists will stop at nothing to destroy all who do not agree with them,” Allen wrote. “Robin and I pray for the victims, their families, loved ones and friends. We pray for the wounded and our first responders and we lift up the Orlando community and the state of Florida. America
must stand united in the face of terrorism.” Needless to say, his statement drew some quick reactions from the public on his Facebook page. “For those of you reading this post, you need to know that this piece of crap you elected, prayed for the death of gays two weeks ago,” one woman wrote. “Does he really represent your brand of Christianity? Does he really represent you?” Another male voter was equally enraged. “You need to go back to your Bible (if you even pick it up at all) and re-read the New Testament,” he wrote. “Despicable, calling for death for LGBTs.” The posts didn’t stop there. “Congressman Rick Allen, this must be a day of great joy and celebration for you,” a man posted on the day of the Orlando massacre. “Over 50 gay people are dead in Orlando, just as you prayed for at the U.S. Capital. No doubt this is God’s word fulfilled in your twisted, sick mind.” But Allen wasn’t the only Georgia Republican who was heavily criticized this past week. U.S. Sen. David Perdue was blasted over a quip he made about President Barack Obama while, once again, quoting the Bible. Basically, Perdue “joked” about the president’s days being numbered during a speech before an audience at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Conference in Washington, D.C. “I think we are called to pray,” he told the audience. “I think we’re called to pray for our country, for our leaders and yes, even for our president. In his role as president I think we should pray for Barack Obama. But I think we need to be very specific about how we pray. We should pray like Psalms 109:8 says. It says, ‘Let his days be few, and let another have his office.’” The crowd reportedly laughed at Perdue’s comments, but critics quickly pounced on Perdue, pointing out the harsh lines that follow Psalms 109:8 in the Bible: “May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow. May his children be wandering beggars; may they be driven from their ruined homes. May a creditor seize all he has; may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.” Now, it should be pointed out that Perdue made no mention of the lines that follow Psalms 109:8, but several Democrats admonished Perdue for his statements about the president. Kristen Orthman, a spokeswoman for Democratic Sen. Harry Reid, reportedly told Roll Call, “If Republicans are still wondering AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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why Donald Trump is their nominee, look no further than today’s Faith and Freedom conference where a sitting Republican Senator left the impression he was praying for the death of President Obama and then the Republican Leader followed him on stage and did not condemn him.” But Purdue’s office was quick to issue a statement regarding the senator’s comments. “Sen. Perdue said we are called to pray for our country, for our leaders, and for our president. He in no way wishes harm towards our president and everyone in the room understood that,” Caroline Vanvick, a spokeswoman for Perdue, said in a press release. “However, we should add the media to our prayer list because they are pushing a narrative to create controversy and that is exactly what the American people are tired of.” When the senator himself was approached by a Politico reporter and asked whether he regretted his remarks, Perdue reportedly replied, “Of course not.” “There was no intention to be derogatory at all,” he said. “It was a little humor.” However, when White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about Perdue’s comments, he simply said it was up to Perdue to decide if he needed to issue an apology. Roll Call reported that Earnest also quipped that there are “a number of other scriptures (Perdue) might consult.”
But there were several citizens here in Georgia who weren’t laughing and they made their voices known on Perdue’s Facebook page. “How pretentious. Your Senator prayed for President Obama’s death, ‘We should pray like Psalm 109:8 says: Let his days be few.’ There is hate in your heart,” one woman posted. “May God bless and cleanse you.” Another voter posted, “Senator, telling us to pray for the death of the President of the United States of America is despicable. You have found common ground with ISIS. We are no longer united in any way.” Another man asked, “Can we have the secret service visit him?” One woman posted, “Demand his resignation!” Another voter wrote, “Is your hood back from the cleaners yet?” Now, the Insider is far from the political correctness police, but it might be time for both Allen and Perdue to sit down and reconsider their approach to certain highly sensitive issues facing our country. These politicians are elected to represent their entire district and all of their constituents. However, over the past few weeks, they have done way more harm than good and that’s no joking matter.
Morris Got the Awards, but the Staff Earned Them EArliEr ThiS yEAr, The Insider couldn’t help but comment on the mass exodus that was occurring at The Columbia County News-Times. After the newspaper laid off several staff members in January and piled triple the work onto the remaining workhorses in the office, Morris Publishing Group announced that The Columbia County News-Times publisher Steve Crawford was suddenly stepping down in February to take a position in his “family-owned real estate venture” in the Augusta area. The truth was that Morris Publishing was slowly strangling the life out of The Columbia County News-Times by cutting staff, slashing expenses and treating its employees like dogs. In January, Morris laid off several talented staff members, including veteran photographer Jim Blaylock, who had worked for The Augusta Chronicle and The Columbia County News-Times for 15 years, and sports writer Scott Rouch. Was there any wonder why Crawford, a well-respected journalist in this community for 20 years, decided to pack his bags and explore other options? And Crawford wasn’t the only one. Valerie Rowell, a long-time reporter for The Columbia County News-Times, also decided enough was enough. Well, apparently, there is definitely truth in the old saying, you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. Last week, Morris Publishing proudly announced that The Columbia County NewsTimes had won 27 awards from the Georgia Press Association in the weekly newspaper category, including seven for first place. And guess who won these prestigious awards? Basically, everyone who is no longer at the newspaper. Yep. Congratulations Morris for chasing off your most talented reporters, editors and photographers. But readers didn’t get that side of the story. Instead, Morris simply bragged about the awards. 12 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
“Photographer Jim Blaylock won eight awards, four individual for first place. Crawford and Rowell won first-place awards in education writing and feature writing, respectively,” the newspaper wrote. “Blaylock, Crawford and Rowell shared a first-place award in the photo gallery on a Web site category.” Crawford and Rowell also won first-place awards for hard news writing, most likely for their coverage of the Marshall Square fire. Oh, and it should be noted that Chris Thelen, one of the very talented Chronicle photographers who was also laid off by the newspaper, won a first-place award for sports photography. But the jokes don’t stop there. Chronicle reporter Travis Highfield won the Georgia Press Association’s emerging journalist award in the daily newspaper category. And guess what? Highfield left journalism in May to work at a startup company at the Atlanta Tech Village. It’s ironic that the state’s top “emerging journalist” completely just left the field. Honestly, Highfield is probably smarter than most. Well, Morris can keep bragging about its awards, but if the company doesn’t take care of its reporters, photographers or editors there won’t be much left to brag about pretty soon. Journalists and photographers like Crawford, Highfield, Rowell, Thelen and Blaylock aren’t easy to find, especially when the job requires them to work very long hours and juggle several beats and responsibilities for very little money. So, congratulations to all the journalists working for Morris who were recognized by the Georgia Press Association this year. You definitely earned it.
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Those who are friends with Jason Lister don’t even know how to begin to describe him other than, “He is full of life.” That’s what makes his recent medical diagnosis so heartbreaking for those who know and love the man they call “Lister.” “Jason Lister is just a great guy that a lot of people in this town dearly love,” said Brian Brittingham, co-owner of Southbound Smokehouse on Central Avenue. “He has just a very infectious personality, in such a great way. People just absolutely love him. But he has recently received some bad news. He basically has an inoperable cancerous tumor on his liver. The doctors opened him up, tried to remove it, closed him back up and said, ‘We can’t really do anything.’” Lister was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer that had spread throughout his liver and into the bottom of the lungs. While the news was obviously devastating for his friends and family, Lister has tried to continue to remain in good spirits through it all, Brittingham said. 14 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
“To know Jason is to love Jason,” said Brittingham, who has known Lister for about 13 years. “I mean, guys love him, girls love him and he is friends with everybody. He just has a warm personality. So, when people learned that he was sick and he can’t really work, they wanted to know how they could help because, obviously, the medical expenses are pretty trying on him right now.” As a result, Brittingham and his business partner, George Claussen IV, have organized a benefit they are calling Listerpalooza for Friday, June 24 starting at 6 p.m. at their restaurant, Southbound Smokehouse, on Central Avenue. “Lister just has one of those good-time, fun personalities. He loves music. He loves people and we just want to put together a good time in honor of him,” Brittingham said. “We want people to come together for him, enjoy themselves and, at the same time, make some money that will help him during this time of need.” Listerpalooza will begin with an old-fashioned crawfish boil out back, behind the restaurant, with live acoustic music by Will
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“When we told people about Listerpalooza, the response was overwhelmingly positive. People were like, ‘What can I do?’ ‘This is awesome.’ ‘I can’t wait to see Lister.’ ‘That is such a great idea.’” — Brian Brittingham McCranie from 6 until 9 p.m. “We are going to sell basically all-you-can-eat crawfish boil for $15 per person,” Brittingham said. “After 9 p.m., we are going to move it back inside the restaurant to the indoor stage and we are going to have the band, Scarlet Begonias, unplugged and then the band, Black Dawg, on stage.” As many Augustans know, Scarlet Begonias is a local band known for paying musical tribute to the the Grateful Dead, while Black Dawg is an Augusta band that has been together for 25 years and often pays tribute to Led Zeppelin. “It’s a perfect combination,” Brittingham said. “We also plan on doing some auction items, some raffles and different things to help raise some money for Jason. In fact, a lot of people have really stepped up and said, ‘Hey, if you are doing something for Lister, what can we do to help?’ So, it will be a fun evening and all the proceeds from the crawfish boil, the $15 per plate, will go to benefit Jason.” Claussen said it will also be a great opportunity for people to hang out, enjoy a classic Southern crawfish boil, listen to some incredible local music and visit with Lister and all his friends. “We want it to be an incredible night for a great cause,” Claussen said. Brittingham said it was the least that he could do for a local friend, who he ironically met while traveling out of town more than a decade ago. “It’s funny. I actually met Jason in Greenville, S.C.
through a mutual friend back in 2003,” Brittingham said. “It was weird because, when I met him in Greenville, he really surprised me when he told me he lived in Augusta. We immediately started doing the name game of all the people from Augusta and, let me tell you, he knows a lot of people in this city. Ever since that time, we’ve become good friends and I’ve known him well for the last 13 years.” One of Lister’s best qualities is his very giving personality, Brittingham said. “He is a great friend and he would do anything for anybody,” he said. “And I think there are a lot of people that want to do something for him in his time of need.” From the moment that he and Claussen decided to organize the first annual Listerpalooza, Brittingham said people have been anxious to help. “In fact, our mutual friend who I originally met Jason through, his name is Champ Covington and he lives in Asheville now, but as soon as he heard about this, he said, ‘Can I come stay with you?’” Brittingham said. “So the guy I met him through 13 years ago is still ready to jump in a car and head this way as soon as he heard about it. So it just really tells you a lot about Jason and his friendships. I can honestly say, he doesn’t have any enemies and I have never met anybody who told me they didn’t like him.” Even people who can’t make the June 24 event at Southbound Smokehouse have asked how they can make a donation to help pay for some of Lister’s medical expenses, Brittingham said. In March, Lister’s cousin, Kimberly Roddy, created a GoFundMe account at https://www.gofundme.com/
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“To know Jason is to love Jason. I mean, guys love him, girls love him and he is friends with everybody. He just has a warm personality.” — Brian Brittingham misterlister to help raise money for his medical and living expenses. “What a privilege to be able to support my cousin, Jason, during this time,” Roddy wrote. “He is a dear friend to many of you. In the last month or so, Jason was diagnosed with metastatic stage IV colon cancer that has spread throughout the liver, has seeped into the bottom of the lungs and has tentacles to the bladder. It is a rare form of cancer that has been growing for some time.” In fact, Roddy said the doctors discovered Lister had a tumor the “size of a softball.” “The diagnosis and prognosis is not good, but we do know that we serve a very good God,” she wrote. “Jason wants to make every attempt to pray for a miracle and to be faithful to follow where God is leading him. He began chemo on March 14 that will continue for six weeks and then he will get another scan to see where things are.” Since receiving the diagnosis, Roddy wrote that Lister was told he should take time off of work. “Over the days ahead, Jason has been told to stop working and take care of his health. This is hard for him as he loves to work and be active,” Roddy wrote. “He will have medical bills and living expenses that will incur during this time.”
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Therefore, she asked his friends and relatives to please help support Lister during this difficult time. “Jason is so gifted and talented and he is loved by so many. He has a gregarious personality and he is a big-spirited man,” Roddy wrote. “He feels deeply for people and he loves so many. We have many fond memories that I will cherish forever. Many of you have fond memories with Jason as well.” Lister is also aware of the June 24 event at Southbound Smokehouse in his honor and he is blown away by everyone’s generosity, Brittingham said. “When we told people about Listerpalooza, the response was overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “People were like, ‘What can I do?’ ‘This is awesome.’ ‘I can’t wait to see Lister.’ ‘That is such a great idea.’” In fact, when Brittingham contacted musician Will McCranie about possibly playing at Listerpalooza, he immediately agreed to participate. “When I called Will and told him what we were planning on doing, I told him, ‘We are looking at June 24. Are you booked?’” Brittingham said. “Will told me, ‘I will do anything to help Jason Lister. I don’t think I’m booked, but even if I was I would cancel it to do that show.’” That is just how deeply people care about Lister, Brittingham said. “I think that speaks a lot to the person Jason is and how much the people who really know him want to help,” Brittingham said. “It will be a very special night and it is an event that we hope to continue for many more years to come.” Listerpalooza A benefit for Jason Lister’s medical and living expenses Southbound Smokehouse 1855 Central Avenue Friday, June 24 6 p.m. southboundsmokehouse.com
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The Interfaith Fellowship of Augusta will hold a service of healing on Thursday June 16th at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Extension, Augusta. Members of diverse faith traditions will offer prayers and readings that address the loss of life and hope for healing, in light of the Orlando shootings and of the first anniversary of the shootings at Mother Emanuel Church, Charleston. The Interfaith Fellowship of Augusta grieves with the people of Orlando and across America in the wake of the horrific shooting deaths of 50 people, and the injuring of scores more, at The Pulse nightclub in Orlando Florida yesterday morning. We condemn this heinous crime and all acts of violence directed towards anyone on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. We ask that you join us with your prayers and thoughts, not only remembering those who were killed and injured and their families and friends, but also holding those with hate and ill will toward any group of people in the light of healing and love.
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Where there’s smOke, there’s BBQ. Or, bar-b-q. Or, barbecue. Whatever. Martinez has seen a steady increase in places you can eat smoked meat – the newest, Willie Jewell’s, opened up off Old Petersburg Road right where it crosses over Baston Road, by the railroad tracks. Since its opening in February, it’s already gained loyal customers, and its triangular parking lot is often heaving during the lunch and dinner rushes.
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Local bands take the stage at the Highlands Event Center today for the Aiken Music Fest. The event, which begins at 2 p.m., includes the Mike Foster Band with Lauren Meccia, Atomic Road, Palmetto Groove, Anybody’s Guess, Keith Peterson, Celia Gary and Bogie, as well as food, activities for kids and more. $20, general; $15, military.
It’s Father’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than to get dressed up and attend the Father Daughter Gala at The Legends Club that begins at 4 p.m. The festivities will include fine dining, dancing, live music, a silent auction and Richmond County School Superintendent Angela Pringle delivering a keynote address. $75, adults; $35, children 12 and under.
John Doe is a founding member of X, a band that pretty much defined the L.A. punk scene in the 1980s. He has continued to have a prolific career as a singer, songwriter, actor, poet and musician, and brings his more than 30 years of musical experience to Atlanta’s City Winery tonight. Tickets start at only $20, so we can’t think of a better excuse for a road trip.
If Bella or Zeke are driving you a little crazy, there’s no better time for some dog training than the summer. At the Weeks Center in Aiken tonight at 7 p.m. starts a six-week series of classes for dogs ages five months and up, as well as puppies ages 10-20 weeks old. You’ll have those little stinkers sitting, staying and not chewing up your unmentionables in no time. Classes are $80 for residents and $105 for non-residents.
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Close proximity to the tracks notwithstanding, the location is unique for a number of reasons; perhaps most significantly, this is the first of the Willie Jewell’s Bar-B-Q franchises to set up shop in a stand-alone building. While the others have developed in retail centers and strip malls, the Martinez site – something of a cozy, worn in wood cabin – actually mimics the kind of old school Bar-B-Q joint conjured up by the name. The concept originated with the Adeeb family of Jacksonville, Fla. In fact, the franchise was named after a talented and hard-working young lady who, many years ago, worked in the kitchens of the Adeeb’s Green Turtle Restaurant. People tend to get into heated discussions about whether barbecue includes pork, beef, chicken, or all three. Regardless of the type of meat, there is a commonality that determines whether the end product is actually barbecue: the smoke. And there’s no denying Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q knows how to smoke its meat. Quality cuts of beef, pork, sausage, turkey and chicken are prepared on-site; their slogan is “Smoked for hours, served in minutes.” And diners can see their food as its being made, thanks to a window that reveals the kitchen’s prep station. In addition to the barbecue dishes, diners can choose from a wide variety of side dishes, and desserts, beverages (such as their grape lemonade) and beer and wine are also available. Kids can choose from a smaller menu if they wish. The inside of Willie Jewell’s is as old school as its name suggests. Wood reigns; from the paneling to everything else, diners are immersed in so much wood they emerge from the experience with a deep urge to perpetually surround themselves in Americana. Akin to the blast-from-the-past décor and memorabilia-laden interiors of Cracker Barrels everywhere, Willie Jewell’s reinforces its brand by appealing to America’s desire to go back to a time when life was wholesome, simple, and satisfying. It’s comfortable inside. Relaxing, clean, esthetically 22 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
pleasing; the smell of barbecue welcomes you from the front porch. Step inside, order at the station – the menu is up on the wall there – and head to your wood table with a number, and the food will be out soon. In the meantime, diners are welcome to grab their drinks, utensils, and choice of condiments from a self-service station. The Willie Jewell’s BarB-Q sauce selection includes four flavors. Hickory Heaven promises a smoky red hickory flavor, Sweet and Sassy offers a sweet tang, while the Low Country Gold is described as a Carolina mustardbased sauce. The Hot Momma is also mustard-base, but in my opinion you need to really like to sweat to choose that one.
My pulled pork sandwich, Brunswick stew and collards were served piping hot – on a silver tray. Yes, the franchise is smart, it makes everything as customer-friendly as possible, while also reducing the workload of its kitchen staff. I can appreciate that. Efficiency is always a kitchen’s best friend, but in the case of Willie Jewell’s, we see efficiency in action in order to focus on the food. The pulled pork was barbecued well enough that I really didn’t feel the need to smother it with a sauce – the smoky flavor used up every taste bud in my mouth. Instead, I chose to dip my sandwich in the cup of Sweet and Sassy when I felt the need for a little kick. The greens were great and the Brunswick stew bore some resemblance to the Brunswick stew I grew up eating. Overall, I could not fault this meal. However, the best thing about Willie Jewell’s is the people. Both the folks who work here, and those who show up to eat. Friendly, attentive, and skilled staff who truly take care of their equally friendly customers. Perhaps it’s because of the casual atmosphere, but everyone was cheerful and having a good time – there was chatter and laughter at the service counters, and across tables. It felt like a giant family reunion, but without the awkwardness of family and the inconvenience of clean up duty. That, more than the barbecue, and more than the name, is what will keep customers coming back. At the end of the day, Willie Jewell’s is a destination that offers good affordable food, and the kind of environment that helps us kick back and enjoy our time on this earth. Simple, perhaps, but then again, we are talking about barbecue.
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available. $70 per week. Call 803-642-7631 or visit visitaikensc.com.
8am - 5pm Summer Fun Day Camp Smith-Hazel Recreation Center, Aiken For those ages 5-14. Early drop off at 7:45 a.m. available. $60 per week. Call 803-6427761 or visit visitaikensc.com.
8:30am - 4:30pm Augusta Sailing Club Sailing Camp Clarks Hill Reservoir For ages 8-14, this camp features on the water sailing instructions and on-shore activities. $232, members; $258, nonmembers. Call 706-910-7920 or email sailcamp@augustasailingclub.org.
9am - 4pm App Development for Sumo Robot League theClubhou.se A camp for those ages 11 and older in which participants will take their sumo robots to the next level by developing an Android-based mobile app to remotely control it. Participants should bring a sack lunch. $300 per person, plus $20 for the kit. Call 706-723-5782 or visit theclubhou.se/camps/.
Nature Printing on Paper Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Saturday, June 18 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. $40, members; $50, non-members. Pre-registration required. 706-396-1427 phinizycenter.org
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6pm - 9pm Annual Arts Awards and Membership Meeting Enterprise Mill Events Center A Greater Augusta Arts Council event. Visit augustaarts.com.
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9am - 3pm Nature Printing on Paper Phinizy Swamp Nature Park All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. $40, members; $50, non-members. Call 706-828-2109 or visit phinizycenter.org.
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6:30pm Adults Can Color Too! Headquarters Branch Library Coloring pages, pencils and crayons provided. Pre-registration required. Call 706-821-2615 or visit arcpls.org.
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Aiken Center for the Arts Half-day, either 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., or full-day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., camps available for those ages 4-6, rising 1st-4th grades and middle schools in 5th grade and up. $140 a week, half days; $265 a week, full days. Preregistration required. Call 803-641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org.
7am - 5pm Youth Horse Camp Hilltop Riding Stables, Fort Gordon For those ages 7-13, who will learn riding, grooming, care and tack, as well as participate in other camp activities. $250, sponsored; $275, unsponsored. Call 706-7914864 or visit fortgordon.com.
8am - 5pm Summer Adventures Camp Weeks Activities Center, Aiken For those ages 5-12. Early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and late pick up until 5:30 p.m.
9am - 4pm Camp Kroc Summer Camp Kroc Center For those ages 5-12. Extended care available. $100 a week, members; $125, non-members; $5 a day, extended care; $30 a week, swim lessons. Call 706-922-1533 or visit salvationarmyaugusta.org.
9am - 1pm Collage: Creative Arts Camp Vineyard Church of Augusta A Symphony Orchestra Augusta camp in which participants in kindergarten through fifth grade will receive instruction in instruments, drama, art, chorus, movement, puppetry, storytelling and creative writing. $125 a week. Call 706-738-7527 or email walexanderson@comcast.net.
EDUCATION Thu June 16
5:30pm Gardens in Stone: Floral Representations on Headstones Maxwell Branch Library Presented by Elizabeth Laney from the Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site. Preregistration required. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.
Sat June 18
11am Women’s Safety Class North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Mon June 20
10:30am The ARCPLS Website: A Helpful Guide
Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.
3:30pm - 5pm Intermediate Spanish Friedman Branch Library An adult class led by Edwin Perez of the Asociacion Cultural Hispanoamericana. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
Tue June 21
10:30am The ARCPLS Website: A Helpful Guide Appleby Branch Library Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
Wed June 22
10:30am The ARCPLS Website: A Helpful Guide Wallace Branch Library Call 706-722-6275 or visit arcpls.org.
3pm Beginner Spanish Aiken Public Library A class for adults. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
6pm Spanish Conversation Headquarters Branch Library For those at beginner and intermediate levels. Call 317-695-4748.
7pm Basic Dog Training Weeks Center, Aiken A class that meets Wednesdays June 22July 27 for dogs ages five months and older in which participants and their owners will learn basic commands, dog care. Optional seventh week enrollment, $5, will give your dog the chance to become an AKC-certified Canine Good Citizen. $80, residents and members; $105, non-residents. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
7pm Puppy Class Weeks Center, Aiken A class that meets Wednesdays June 22July 27 for dogs ages 10-20 weeks old in which participants and their owners will learn a variety of skills and commands and will take the STAR Puppy Test at the end. $80, residents and members; $105, non-residents. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
Ongoing
James Brown Family Historical Tour Augusta Museum of History Available each Saturday at 11 a.m. and lasting approximately two hours, this bus tour includes Brown’s elementary school, his childhood home, his statue and more. $15 fee, includes admission to the museum, which houses the largest collection of James Brown memorabilia. Reservations 24 hours in advance required. Call 803-6402090 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn.org.
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Guided Tours 1797 Ezekiel Harris House Offered by appointment only MondayFriday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
North Augusta Driving Tour Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Offered by appointment and includes a 30-45-minute guided tour and admission to the center. Self-guided tours are also available through an iPhone downloadable audio tour or a Google Maps-based tour. Guided tours: $5, adults; $3, students K-12. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
Tours Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Guided tours, approximately 45 minutes long, are offered Thursday-Saturday on the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Group tours are available by advanced reservation. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; kids K-12, $3; under 5 years, free. Call 706-724-0436 or visit wilsonboyhoodhome.org.
Historic Trolley Tours of Augusta Augusta Visitors Center Tours aboard the Lady Libby available at the Augusta Visitors Center with 24-hour advanced reservations. Tickets include admission to the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-724-4067 or visit visitaugusta.org.
ELSEWHERE Sat June 18
9am - 4pm Ridge Peach Festival
and Banking Company”; “Local Legends”; “One Man, Two Ships: Lessons in History and Courage”; “A Quilt Journey”; and “Canteens to Combat Boots”. Call 706-7228454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
FLIX Fri June 17
Noon “Show Boat” Morris Museum of Art Part of the Films on Friday series that includes a discussion afterwards. Participants are invited to bring lunch. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
7:30pm - 10pm Movies on the Common Augusta Common Featuring “Minions.” Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Vendors with concessions available. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.
Sat June 18 10am “Babe”
Imperial Theatre Part of the Summer Family Fun Film Series. Free, but tickets required. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.
3pm “Gods of Egypt” Aiken Public Library Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Tue June 21
2pm Retro Family Afternoon Movie Appleby Branch Library Featuring “Like Mike.” Participants are invited to bring their own snacks. Call 706736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
Trenton, South Carolina An event that includes approximately 100 vendors, food, entertainment, a softball tournament and a parade. Visit ridgepeachfestival.com.
7:30pm “In Search of Israeli Cuisine”
EXHIBITIONS
Ongoing
Ongoing
Out of Africa Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta A show featuring more than 80 pieces of African art from the locally owned corporate collection of Tibi Winston Ltd. Will show through August 19 in the main gallery. A reception will be held July 13 from 7-9 p.m. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
Exhibits Augusta Museum of History Includes the following: “The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown; “Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf”; “Augusta’s Story”; “A Community That Heals”; “Into the Interior: A History of the Georgia Railroad 24 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center Shows as part of the Augusta Jewish Film Festival. Call 706-228-3636 or visit augustajcc.org.
Mon June 20
1pm - 3pm Look Good Feel Better University’s Breast Health Center An American Cancer Society program that aims to help female cancer patients combat the appearance-related side-effects of chemo and radiation. Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.
6:30pm Refit
parents. Pre-registration required. Call 706651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
7pm - 8:30pm Infant CPR Class University Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
HOBBIES Sat June 18
10am - 12:30pm Weeknight Dinners
North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Helms College Part of the Saturday Chef series of community cooking classes, this one focusing on preparing items ahead of time, meals using leftovers, one-pot cooking, sous vide techniques, proper sanitation and health tips. $75, pre-registration required. Call 706-651-9707 or visit helmscontinuingeducation.com.
Wed June 22
Mon June 20
Safe Kids Office Pre-registration required. $10; car or booster seat provided to families who meet financial guidelines. Call 706-721-7606 or visit augustahealth.org.
Goodwill’s The Snelling Center Meetings are $12, including dinner. Membership is $25 per year, individual; $40, couple. Call 706-736-2909 or visit civilwarroundtableaugustaga.com.
6pm Breastfeeding Class
Thu June 23
Tue June 21
Babies R Us Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
Doctors Hospital An infant care and sleep class for new
Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432
Call for Entries Cause + Effect Georgia Progressive Film Competition The festival will accept through October 2 short film with a focus on social, political, environment or economic issues facing Georgia or a community in Georgia. Open to all Georgia filmmakers. No entry fees. Semifinalist films will screen at Cine in Athens in November. Visit causeandeffectfilm.org.
HEALTH Thu June 16
Headquarters Branch Library A free cardio dance class. Call 706-8212600 or visit arcpls.org.
Tue June 21
2pm Health and Nutrition Tips
9:45am - noon Car Seat Class
7pm - 9pm Happiest Baby on the Block
6pm - 8pm Civil War Roundtable
11am Mason Jar Vase
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6:30pm Savannah River Group Sierra Club Meeting Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta Keri Ogletree, Georgia Department of Economic Development will tell attendees about Georgia’s seven natural wonders and more. Call 706-825-7395.
7pm Augusta Rose Society Meeting First Baptist Church’s Adult Building Free. Call 803-215-0157 or visit theaugustarosesociety.org.
Wed June 22
Noon Georgia-Carolina Toastmasters Fat Man’s Mill Cafe Those interested are invited to learn speech and leadership skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Call 706-627-2134.
Movies on the Common: “Minions” Augusta Common Friday, June 17 7:30 p.m. Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Vendors with concessions available. 706-821-1754 augustaga.gov
Thu June 23
11am Thursday Game Mania Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
KIDS-TEENS Thu June 16
10:30am Tye Dye Diamond Lakes Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm Game Day Headquarters Branch Library A teen summer reading program featuring classic board and card games. Call 706-8212600 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm Namaste at the Library Headquarters Branch Library A free kids yoga class. Pre-registration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.
2:30pm Get in the (Video) Game Columbia County Library A teen program featuring gaming on a big screen with surround sound. Call 706-8631946 or visit gchrl.org.
6pm Hungry Hungry Hippos Aiken Public Library A life-sized human version of the board game for those in grades 6-12. Call 803-6422023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Fri June 17
10:15am - 11:30am Friday Story Times North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Story time are at 10:15 for those ages 0-2 years and at 11 a.m. for those ages 3-5 years. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org. 26 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
10am - noon Learning Adventures: Leave No Trace Mistletoe State Park A program for those ages 5 and old. Preregistration required. $5 plus $5 parking. Call 706-541-0321 or visit gastateparks. org/mistletoe.
2:30pm Friday Afternoon Movie Series Columbia County Library A teen program featuring popcorn and a new movie each week. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
3pm Morris Museum of Art visit North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library A short story time followed by a craft. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Sat June 18
11am Father’s Day Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
Mon June 20
10am - noon Maker Mondays Columbia County Library A teen event in which participants will work on a group project or one of their own using the library’s equipment. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
10:30am Music & Me Headquarters Branch Library
A class for children ages 0-4 in which participants will learn how to chant, sing, play instruments and move to the music. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 706821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm Movie Monday Headquarters Branch Library A G- or PG-rated movie will be shown in the children’s department. Call 706-821-2600 or visit arcpls.org.
7pm Cutthroat Cupcake North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library A YA program based on the show Cutthroat Kitchen. Pre-registration required. Call 803279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Tue June 21
10:15am Big Kids Story Time Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 3-5. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-8212623 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am Movie Matinee Harlem Branch Library Call 706-556-9795 or visit gchrl.org.
10:30am Turtles, Snakes, Lizards, Owls and More Friedman Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
11am The Velveteen Rabbit
Aiken Community Playhouse Part of the Aiken Public Library’s series of summer reading events. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
2:30pm Savannah River Ecology Lab Euchee Creek Branch Library Call 706-556-0594 or visit gchrl.org.
7pm The Velveteen Rabbit Aiken Community Playhouse Part of the Aiken Public Library’s series of summer reading events. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Wed June 22
10:15am Story Time for Tots Headquarters Branch Library Stories and songs for those ages 0-3. Preregistration recommended. Call 706-8212623 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
10:30am Matching Game Relay Appleby Branch Library A program for those ages 3-12. Preregistration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am The Tortoise and the Hare North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Staged by Porkchop Productions. Call 803279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org. 16JUNE2016
The Ugly Tie 5k Fun Run/Walk Join Trammell Athletics for a celebration of fatherhood and family fun! All are welcome to head to the Soccer Pavilion for a day of activity at the Greenway in North Augusta. Activities include: • Sand Volleyball • Face Painting • Kids Bounce House • Health Screenings • Prizes and Giveaways Saturday, June 18 Check-in is at 7.30 a.m. and the run starts at 8.30 a.m. www.trammellathletics.com 2pm Action Books with The Book Tavern Columbia County Library Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
2pm Cute Critters Crafts Headquarters Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm Teen Flip-Flop Craft Harlem Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-556-9795 or visit gchrl.org.
2pm The Tortoise and the Hare Aiken Community Playhouse A Porkchop Productions staging that is part of the Aiken Public Library’s series of summer reading events. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
3pm The Tortoise and the Hare Aiken Community Playhouse A Porkchop Productions staging that is part of the Aiken Public Library’s series of summer reading events. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
4:30pm - 6pm Alley Cats Strikehouse Bowl, Aiken Part of the Aiken Recreation Department’s Buddy Sports program for those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, this class is for those of all bowling abilities. $12
a month; pre-registration required. Call 803426-1284 or visit therecingcrew.com.
Thu June 23
10:30am Sports Trivia for Teens Appleby Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
2pm The Bored Games Headquarters Branch Library Board games for kids. Call 706-821-2600 or visit arcpls.org.
2:30pm Get in the (Video) Game Columbia County Library A teen program featuring gaming on a big screen with surround sound. Call 706-8631946 or visit gchrl.org.
2:30pm Morris Museum of Art Story and Craft Harlem Branch Library Call 706-556-9795 or visit gchrl.org.
4pm Smash & Grab Crafting Aiken Public Library A program for those in grades 6-12 in which participants will create a smash book and T-shirt bag. Call 803-642-2023 or visit abbe-lib.org.
6pm - 7:30pm Archery Class Columbia County Library A drop-in program for those in third grade
and up. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Ongoing
Asthma Day Camps Camp Tanglewood, Columbia County Augusta University is sponsoring this camp, for children ages 6-13 with asthma, July 1116. Activities include asthma management sessions, swimming and hiking. Volunteer lifeguards, physicians and respiratory experts will be on hand to ensure illness or injury does not hinder the fun. However, a parent or guardian must attend a brief orientation and education session. Free, but pre-registration required. For more information, contact Kitty Hernlen: 706-7213554 or khernlen@augusta.edu.
MUSIC Thu June 16
7pm Music in the Park Maude Edenfield Park, North Augusta Featuring McKenna Hydrick. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the community center. Free. Visit naartscouncil.org.
Fri June 17
7pm Music Cruise Augusta Canal Featuring Angela Easterling performing on the Petersburg Boat. Participants are invited to bring snacks and beverages. $25; $23, seniors, military and students. Pre-
registration required. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.
Sat June 18
11am - 2pm Saturday Morning Swing Eighth Street Plaza Live music from local jazz artists and performing arts groups during the Augusta Market. Call 706-627-0128 or visit theaugustamarket.com.
2pm - 11:30pm Aiken Music Fest Highlands Event Center Bands start at 4 p.m. and include Mike Foster Band with Lauren Meccia, Atomic Road, Palmetto Groove, Anybody’s Guess, Keith Peterson, Celia Gary and Bogie. There will also be food vendors, activities for kids and more. $20: $15, military. Call 803-6493505 or visit aikenmusicfest.com.
7pm - 9:30pm Summer Concert Series 8th Street River Stage Free. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.
7:30pm - 9:30pm Candlelight Wine & Dine Columbia County Amphitheatre Part of the Garden City Jazz concert series in which guests are invited to bring their own seating and picnic, and enjoy music and live art demos. $10; $200, VIP table for 8, which includes preferred seating and two bottles of wine; free, children ages 12 and under. Visit gardencityjazz.com.
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4pm - 8pm Father Daughter Gala The Legends Club An event that features fine dining, dancing, live music, a silent auction and Richmond County School Superintendent Angela Pringle delivering the keynote address. $75, adults; $35, children 12 and under. Call 706955-0122 or visit fdgala.com.
Thu June 23
Weeknight Dinners Helms College Saturday, June 18 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Part of the Saturday Chef series, this one focusing on preparing items ahead of time, meals using leftovers, one-pot cooking, sous vide techniques, proper sanitation and health tips. $75, pre-registration required. 706-651-9707 helmscontinuingeducation.com
Sun June 19
2pm The Athens Tango Project Morris Museum of Art Part of the Music at the Morris series. Free. Call 706-724-7501 or visit themorris.org.
7:30pm - 9:30pm Candlelight Jazz Augusta Common Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for this live jazz concert. $6. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov.
Mon June 20
7pm Hopelands Summer Concert Series Hopelands Gardens, Aiken Featuring the USC Aiken Master Chorale. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and well-behaved pets on leashes, but no alcohol. Free. Call 803-642-7631 or visit facebook.com/experienceaiken. The rain-out hotline is 803-643-4661.
Tue June 21
8pm Evenings in the Appleby Garden Appleby Branch Library Featuring Augusta University Jazz Department with Dr. Robert Foster. A free event in which participants can bring their own chairs, blankets beverages and snacks. Those with the best lawn party decor can compete to be the Appleby Garden Party Winner of the Week. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
Thu June 23
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of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the community center. Free. Visit naartscouncil.org.
SENIORS Thu June 16
10:30am Senior Tech Help Appleby Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am Seniors Golden Games Appleby Branch Library Call 706-736-6244 or visit ecgrl.org.
Ongoing
Senior Citizens Club Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Call 803-642-7634.
Silversneakers H.O. Weeks Center Silversneakers Classic Classes offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m., while Silversneakers Yoga is offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. at the Weeks Center in Aiken. $27, members; $52, nonmembers. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
5pm - 7:30pm Farmers Market in the Alley Downtown Aiken This weekly event includes fresh goods, food vendors, artisans, flowers and live music. Call 803-293-2214.
SPORTS-OUTDOORS Thu June 16
7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Lexington Legends 642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
Senior Basketball H.O. Weeks Center Leagues for those ages 50 and up. Practice is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call 803-642-7631 or visit cityofaikensc.gov.
SPECIAL EVENTS Thu June 16
5pm - 7:30pm Farmers Market in the Alley Downtown Aiken This weekly event includes fresh goods, food vendors, artisans, flowers and live music. Call 803-293-2214.
5pm - 8pm Third Thursday Tasting
Fri June 17
7:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Lexington Legends Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
Sat June 18
9:30am - noon Swamp Bike Saturday Phinizy Swamp Nature Park A guided bike ride through approximately seven miles of wetland trials. Helmets and pre-registration required. Free, members; $2, nonmembers. Call 706-396-1426 or visit phinizycenter.org.
Wine World A drop-in event that features a wine or beer tasting. $5; $3 rebate upon purchase of a featured bottle. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.
6:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs.
Fri June 17
Sun June 19
6pm 2016-2017 Season Sneak Peek Jabez S. Hardin PAC Augusta Amusements will announce its new season, offer season passes and tickets in an event that also features free food and door prizes. Visit augustaamusements.com.
Games for Seniors H.O. Weeks Center Include Mahjong each Thursday from 1-4 p.m., Bridge each Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bingo each Tuesday 9-10 a.m., Pinochle each Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Canasta on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; and board games on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. Call 803-
Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
Sat June 18
8am - 2pm Augusta Market at the River 8th Street Plaza, Reynolds Street The event features vendors of all kinds, activities, live entertainment and more. Visit theaugustamarket.com.
Lexington Legends Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
5:05pm Augusta GreenJackets vs. Lexington Legends Lake Olmstead Stadium $8-$12. Call 706-922-9467 or visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.
Ongoing
Fencing Classes Augusta Fencers Club Classes for children as young as six, as well as teens and adults, meet five nights a week. New 10-week Introduction to Foil Fencing classes for adults and kids as young as 11 start Monday, July 27, with kids meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday nights 16JUNE2016
and adults at 7 p.m. $180 includes all competitive equipment. Call 706-722-8878 or visit augustafencersclub.com.
an international board certified lactation consultant/educator/perinatal nurse will answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit augustahealth.org.
Augusta Sports Leagues This organization offers adult sports leagues and social events, including kickball, soccer, flag football, softball, basketball, indoor and sand volleyball, cornhole, and more for coed and men’s leagues. For more information, visit augustasportsleagues.com.
Guided Tours Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Call to schedule custom tours of the park for organizations, kids groups or private parties. Tours included hiking, bicycle or golf cart tours and more. Call 706-828-2109 or email info@phinizycenter.org.
Daily Canal Tours Augusta Canal Tours Mondays-Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.; the Civil War Boat Tour is daily at 1:30 p.m.; music cruises are Friday evenings at 7 p.m. in June; and sunset cruises are the third Saturdays, in June at 6 p.m. Tickets are $13.75 for adults and $11.75 for seniors, military and students for Heritage Boat Tours and Civil War Boat Tours. They are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors, students or military for the music and sunset cruises. All tickets include admission to the Canal Discovery Center, which costs $6 for adults and $4 for seniors, military and students without a boat tour. Pre-registration encouraged. Call 706-823-0440, ext. 4, or visit augustacanal.com.
Ongoing
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GA, 110 Augusta St. Alban’s Episcopal Church fellowship hall The group meets Mondays, with weighin beginning at 5:15 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Call 706-790-0391 or visit tops.org.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Pine View Baptist Church The group meets Tuesdays, with weigh-in beginning at 4:45 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 5:15 p.m. Call 706-868-0539 or visit tops.org.
La Leche League A breastfeeding support group. For more information on meeting dates, times and locations, visit them on Facebook under La Leche League of Augusta or at lllaugusta. wordpress.com.
Celebrate Recovery Journey Community Church This Christ-centered recovery program meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. The meetings last two hours and childcare is provided. Pre-registration suggested. Visit cr@journeycommunity.net.
Write to Heal
6pm Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Children’s Hospital of Georgia For patients, family members and caregivers, this program meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Preregistration required. Call 706-721-5160 or email nawilliams@augusta.edu.
University Hospital Call 706-774-8931 or visit universityhealth.org.
Diabetes Youth Support Group
SUPPORT Thu June 16
Sun June 19
11am Meditation Moments Ronald McDonald House An open support group for those in crisis or experiencing loss. Call 706-721-2929 or visit augusta.edu.
Meets quarterly. Call for more information. Call 706-868-3241.
Mon June 20
Daksha Chudgar Lydia House Call 706-721-5557 or visit grhealth.org.
Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group
Tue June 21
10:20am Moms Connection Augusta University Medical Center This free weekly support group for new mothers meets in the Terrace Dining Dogwood Room on the second floor. All new moms and their babies are welcome and 16JUNE2016
Narcotics Anonymous Trinity Hospital of Augusta Meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Visit na.org.
Beyond the Bars A support group for those with incarcerated loved ones. Call 706-855-8636.
Families Who Have Lost a Baby Support Group For more information, call 706-721-8299 or visit grhealth.org.
THEATER Thu June 16
7pm “One Man, Two Guvnors” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, active-duty E6 and below, students; $28, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.
Fri June 17
7pm “One Man, Two Guvnors” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, active-duty E6 and below, students; $28, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.
Mon June 20 - Tue June 21 7:30pm “Sylvia” Auditions
Musical Theatre Studios This Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre production will show in September. Call 706-7793-8552 or email steven.r.walpert.naf@mail.mil.
Thu June 23
7pm “One Man, Two Guvnors” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, active-duty E6 and below, students; $28, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.
Ongoing
“Creation” Auditions Enopion Theatre Company Casting by appointment those 18 and older for this musical that will show October 2829 and November 3-5 at the Kroc Center. Rehearsals begin in June. Call 706-771-7777 or visit enopion.com.
VOLUNTEER Ongoing
Senior Companions Needed Senior Citizens Council The council is seeking those ages 55 and older who can serve 20 hours a week with a special needs adult. Benefits include stipend, travel reimbursement and annual physical. For more information, call 706-868-0120.
Sat June 18
7pm “One Man, Two Guvnors” Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Dinner begins at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. $48, civilians; $45, seniors, retirees, DA civilians, active-duty E7 and above; $35, active-duty E6 and below, students; $28, show only. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.
Overeaters Anonymous Meets at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Unity Church, and at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 706-863-9534 or email oa.augusta.recovery@gmail.com.
6:15pm CSRA GYN Cancer Support
schedule, visit augustaaa.org/meetings.pdf.
Provides group counseling at University Hospital for those who have experienced sexual assault, incest, rape or childhood sexual abuse. Call 706-724-5200 or visit universityhealth.org.
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Thursday, June 16 Live Music
Maude Edenfield Park - (North Augusta) Music in the Park w/ the McKenna Hydrick Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Live Music on the Patio Southbound Smokehouse - The Vegabonds That Place - John Stoney Cannon Wild Wing - Robbie & Rushton The Willcox (Aiken) - Thursday Night Jazz w/ 4 Cats in the Dog House
What’s Tonight?
Bar West - Open Mic Night w/ Jonathon Flowers Carolina Ale House - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (9 p.m.) Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Old School Thursday w/ DJ Groove Fox’s Lair - Trivia, Soup and Suds Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Joe’s Underground - Trivia The Loft - Karaoke MAD Studios - Open Mic, Spoken Word Pizza Joint (Downtown) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper (7 p.m.) Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Poker for Fun
Friday, June 17 Live Music
Augusta Canal - Music Cruise w/ Angela Easterling The Backyard Tavern - Keith Davis, Pianoman Bar West - Live Music Bell Auditorium - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - John King The Highlander - Matt Dahlheimer The Red Pepper (Aiken) - Anybody’s Guess Shannon’s - Atomic Road Somewhere in Augusta - Donna Jo Band
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The Stables Restaurant (Aiken) - Gavin Reily Stillwater Taproom - Scott Low and Southern Bouillon Whole Foods - Music @ the Turn Wild Wing - Bad Cash The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
What’s Tonight?
Chevy’s - DJ Nicky B Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke
Saturday, June 18 Live Music
Sunday, June 19 Live Music
Aiken Speakeasy and Eats (Aiken) - Live Jazz Augusta Common - Candlelight Jazz Concert Series Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Brunch w/ Mike Frost and Lauren Meccia Wild Wing - Mike Reid The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
What’s Tonight?
Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane
8th Street River Stage - Summer Concert Series Columbia County Amphitheater - Candlelight Wine & Dine w/ Garden City Jazz Cotton Patch - Live Jazz & Blues Country Club - Gary Ray Eighth Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River Highlands Event Center (Aiken) - Aiken Music Fest w/ the Mike Foster Band with Lauren Meccia, Atomic Road, Palmetto Groove, Anybody’s Guess, Keith Peterson, Celia Gary, Bogie Shannon’s - Terence Lonon and the Untouchables Somewhere in Augusta - Old Man Crazy Stillwater Taproom - Donald Merckle and the Blacksmiths Wild Wing - Moby Dick The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
Monday, June 20 Live Music
What’s Tonight?
Appleby Library Gardens - Evenings in the Appleby Garden w/ Augusta University Jazz Department with Dr. Robert Foster Joe’s Underground - Open Mic The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - DJ Fugi Chevy’s - DJ Nicky B Helga’s Pub & Grille - Bluegrass Brunch (11 a.m.3 p.m.); Trivia, nights The Highlander - Karaoke Joe’s Underground - Ladies Night, Singles Night Sky City - A Whole New World: ‘90s Adult Prom Vera Cruz Mexican Restaurant - Karaoke
Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) - Hopelands Summer Concert Series w/ USC Aiken Master Chorale Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words Soul Bar - Renshaw Davies
What’s Tonight?
Joe’s Underground - Poker Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - World Tavern Poker Wild Wing - Trivia Wing Place (Aiken) - Trivia
Tuesday, June 21 Live Music
Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Somewhere in Augusta - Big Prize Trivia w/ Gorman Soul Bar - Soul Night w/ DJ Matto Twisted Burrito - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper
Wednesday, June 22 Live Music
The Highlander - Open Mic Night Shannon’s - Shameless Dave Soul Bar - Continental Wild Wing - Patterson & Nate
What’s Tonight?
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Bar West - Karaoke Chevy’s - Karaoke Cotton Patch - Trivia and Tunes The Loft - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Downtown) - Karaoke Mi Rancho (Washington Road) - Karaoke Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper The Playground - Krazy Karaoke w/ Big Troy Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Wednesday Night Conspiracy w/ DJ Knightmare Somewhere in Augusta - The Comedy Zone w/ Monte Allen and Brian Thomas Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz Surrey Tavern - Trivia w/ Christian and Mickey
Upcoming New Edition
- Bell Auditorium June 23 LIttle River Band, ARS, Firefall
- Evans Towne Center Park June 23 Phillip Lee Jr. and Michael Baideme
What’s Tonight?
Bar West - Trivia The Cotton Patch - Trivia Limelite Cafe - Bottom’s Up Trivia Mellow Mushroom (Aiken) - Trivia
- Stillwater Taproom June 23 Almost Kings
- Sky City June 24 Hard Rocket
- Stillwater Taproom June 24 16JUNE2016
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Sibling String
The Cure, Twilight Sad
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 12
- Stillwater Taproom June 25
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 24
Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Melissa Etheridge
False Flag, Lost Boy
Sinbad
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 16
- Sky City July 9
- Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta June 25
Indigo Girls
David Lee, The Ultimate Elvis
Steely Dan, Steve Winwood
- Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville July 16
- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 26
Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan
Barenaked Ladies, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Howard Jones
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 17
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta June 28
- City Winery, Atlanta July 18-19
Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Of Mice and Men
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta July 22
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 29
Aaron Neville
Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas
I Love the ‘90s Tour w/ Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Kid N Play, Rob Base, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd
- City Winery, Atlanta July 22-23
- Philips Arena, Atlanta June 29
Garbage
Vans Warped Tour
- Bell Auditorium October 6
- The Tabernacle, Atlanta July 22
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 30
Digable Planets
Bad Company, Joe Walsh
- The Masquerade, Atlanta July 22
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 1
Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, North Mississippi All-Stars
- Jabez S. Hardin PAC July 16 Steve Miller Band
- Bell Auditorium July 19 Chris Robinson Brotherhood
- Sky City July 22 The Monkees
- Bell Auditorium July 24 Maxwell
- Bell Auditorium August 6
ZZ Top
- Bell Auditorium October 26
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Macy Gray Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Gates, Jhene Aiko
Elsewhere
- The Tabernacle, Atlanta July 1
Weezer, Panic! at the Disco
Dru Hill, En Vogue, Tony Toni Tone, Troop
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta July 23
- Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta June 16
- Wold Creek Amphitheater, Atlanta July 2
5 Seconds of Summer
Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia
String Cheese Incident
- Lakeood Amphitheatre, Atlanta July 24
- Fox Theatre, Atlanta June 17
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 3-4
Ted Nugent
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Montgomery Gentry, Molly Hatchet, The Last Bandeoleros
Don McLean
- Symphony Hall, Atlanta July 24
- City Winery, Atlanta July 3
Counting Crows, Rob Thomas
- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Alpharetta June 18
Leon Russell
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 25
- City Winery, Atlanta July 7-8
Guns N’ Roses
Weird Al Yankovic
Doug E Fresh, Juvenile, Bog Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Whodini, Rob Base
- Georgia Dome, Atlanta July 27
Kenny Rogers
- Wolf Crrek Amphitheater, Atlanta July 9 Modest Mouse, Brand New
- Philips Arena, Atlanta July 28
- Chastain Park, Atlanta June 19
- Fox Theatre, Atlanta June 19 John Doe
- Chastain Park, Atlanta July 10
- City Winery, Atlanta June 20
Flight of the Conchords
Pitbull, Prince Royce, Farruko Cracker
- City Winery, Atlanta July 28 Gwen Stefani, Eve
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Derrill and Kendyl Deal with Donna and Philip Coretti at the Brain Power Bonanza at Goodale Park in Grovetown
Singer/songwriters Daniel Johnson and Chris Rogers with Meighan Coretti (center) at the Brain Power Bonanza at Goodale Park in Grovetown
Wesley Dye, Carson Moody, Taylor Youngblood and Jacob Youngblood at the Brain Power Bonanza at Goodale Park in Grovetown
Gene Benson, Denna Youngblood, Crystal Kitts and Damien Postell at the Brain Power Bonanza at Goodale Park in Grovetown
Lis Jones with singer/songwriter Cody Webb, Vickie Martin and Helen Driver at the Country Club
Sean Brown, Lori Mayfield, Kelly Harvey and Michael Balducci at the Fox’s Lair
John Walton. Quita Gibson, Tonya Aishia Leveret at The Partridge Inn Bar and Grill
Brien and Leah Coffey, Dorian Aylward and Eric Mayberry at the County Club
Carol and Birkie Ayer with Judy Whitker at the Fox’s Lair
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WORD SEARCH By Tom McCoy/Edited by Will Shortz ACROSS 1 “Shucks!” 7 They might be covered on your first day of employment 13 Only a second ago 20 Ones with good poker faces? 21 Charm City ballplayer 22 With a leg on either side of 23 Where you can find … “jacket” or “yourself”? 25 “Yay!” 26 Lentil or coconut 27 Chinese philosophy 28 Student’s saver 29 Plus 31 … “go” or “so”? 37 … “anybody” or “cooking”? 44 Dog holder 45 A.F.L.-____ 46 “Over here!” 47 “Aww”-inspiring 49 Muhammad’s birthplace 51 Lover boy 52 Like Fermat’s last theorem, eventually 53 Much appreciated 54 They decide what’s fair 55 Oteri of “S.N.L.” 56 Material in mitochondria 59 Acclaims 60 Issuer of IDs: Abbr. 61 Shade 62 Its material is not hard 64 ____-gritty 65 … “got” or “tell”? 69 Result of hitting the bar? 71 “The price we pay for love,” per Queen Elizabeth II 72 Goddess who gained immortality for her lover but forgot to ask for eternal youth (whoops!) 73 Flirtatious wife in “Of Mice and Men” 76 They stand up in their bed 77 Kind of gift 78 Sports-team bigwig 81 Cash register 82 Like the installments of “A Tale of Two Cities” 83 “Ver-r-ry funny!” 85 Abu ____ 86 Obliterate 87 Suspenseful sound 90 ____ Finnigan, friend of Harry Potter
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91 Contraction missing a V 92 Kind of verb: Abbr. 93 … “two” or “face”? 95 … “building” or “hours”? 100 Flames that have gone out? 101 Assist in crime 102 Indian spice mix 107 Things you may dispense with? 110 Take over for 113 … “that’s” or “special”? 116 “That much is clear” 117 Pays for the meal 118 Stay cheerful despite adversity 119 Back entrance 120 Jellyfish relatives named for a mythological monster 121 Private property? DOWN 1 Woof 2 “____ your daddy?” 3 River that flows south to north 4 Sets free into the world 5 “Ta-ta!” 6 Directional abbr. 7 “____ Nox” (Mozart title meaning “good night”) 8 Greek vessel 9 Enthusiastic Spanish assent 10 Debt docs 11 Scale 12 Collection 13 Chin former 14 “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” singer, 2010 15 Women’s retro accessory 16 Offensive poster 17 Small bite 18 Part of the classic Chinese work “Shih Ching” 19 Puny 24 “Was ____ hard on them?” 30 “____ Lat” (traditional Polish song) 32 Subside 33 Opposite of -less 34 Paranormal 35 Fine point 36 Provokes 37 Persian Empire founder 38 Impends 39 ____-Loompa (Willy Wonka employee) 40 Fictional braggart 41 The “O” of B.O.
42 Setting for a watch? 43 “We’ll teach you to drink deep ____ you depart”: Hamlet 48 Et cetera 49 Certain racy magazines 50 Lift 52 “Glad that’s done!” 53 Street-fair participant 55 “Aww”-inspiring 57 Empire State sch. 58 Org. with an emergency number 61 Razz, as a speaker 63 What the pros say 65 Hesitates 66 Default avatar for a new Twitter user 67 Reconstruction, for one 68 Contraction missing a V 69 From both sides, in a way 70 Songs of praise 73 City whose name looks like it could mean “my friend” 74 Track holder? 75 A Beethoven piece was für her 76 Win every game 79 Exhilarated cry 80 ____ cabbage 81 “End of discussion” 84 Botanist Gray 85 “A man can be destroyed but not ____”: Hemingway 87 Age for a quinceañera 88 “… ____ quit!” 89 “The Silmarillion” creature 90 Red ____ 94 Newspaper V.I.P. Baquet 96 Pollute 97 Too big for one’s britches, say? 98 Hotheadedness? 99 Disposable board 103 Let go 104 Twinkler 105 Lead-in to boy 106 Something to mourn 108 Red giant in Cetus 109 Cozy 110 Rend 111 “The Name of the Rose” novelist 112 “____ Meninas” (Velázquez painting) 113 Highest degree 114 ____-Wan Kenobi 115 Family docs
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BOX TOPS The Conjuring 2 is making it big in the U.S., but Warcraft is an international hit. RANK TITLES
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THE CONJURING 2
$40,406,314
$40,406,314
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WARCRAFT
$24,166,110
$24,166,110
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NOW YOU SEE ME 2
$22,283,146
$22,283,146
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TMNT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS $14,386, 565
$60,626,348
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X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
$136,289,212
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In Theaters June 17
FAMILY
“Finding Dory,” rated PG, starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Idris Elba, Kate McKinnon, Bill Hader, Diane Keaton. The long-awaited sequel to “Finding Nemo” is finally here and we can’t wait to be reunited with this forgetful fish as she goes on a journey to find her family. Hopefully, she’ll encounter a lot of old friends along the way. But not the orthodontist… or Darla. 36 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
COMEDY
“Central Intelligence,” rated PG-13, starring Dwayne Johnson, Aaron Paul, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan. Poor Kevin Hart: the characters he plays always seem to get dragged along on some adventure he has no business being on. It’s good for audiences, because he’s an expert at playing the hapless straight man. In this case, it’s to The Rock, who drags him kicking and screaming into spy games. 16JUNE2016
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