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🌱 Deputies detail what allegedly happened outside the Evans Kroger
Hi there, Evans! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies detail what allegedly happened outside the Evans Kroger
- Planning your night at Thunder Over Evans? Here’s what to know.
- Which Evans restaurants just aced their latest health inspections?
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Evans or nearby? Post it to the Evans calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
- Friday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Woman accused of hitting boyfriend with car in Kroger parking lot (wrdw.com) — Authorities say a man was struck by a car in the parking lot of the Kroger on Washington Road in Evans, and his girlfriend has been charged with aggravated assault. Deputies report a witness saw the driver allegedly accelerate toward the victim, with surveillance video added to the case as evidence. The victim reported back pain but declined to answer investigators’ questions. 
2. Thunder Over Evans 2026 (hd983.com) — Thunder Over Evans returns to Evans Towne Center Park on Saturday, May 16, bringing a free Armed Forces Day celebration with a military salute, live music, drone show, and massive fireworks. Gates open in the evening, with strict clear-bag rules, no tents or pets, suggested public parking nearby, and guidance for those sensitive to loud noises or bright flashes.
3. Multiple violations lead to low scores across Augusta establishments (theaugustapress.com) — Recent Georgia health inspections show several Evans spots, including Focus Coffee, Pancho Villa, and Teaspoon Augusta, earning top scores with no or minimal violations. The roundup also highlights other highly rated Evans pools, neighborhoods, and nearby Augusta and Martinez restaurants so you can quickly see which local kitchens and facilities are performing well on safety.
4. ‘We're ready': Tournament week brings business boost to local restaurants (wrdw.com) — Masters week is expected to bring a surge of customers to Ironwood Tavern’s Evans location near Champions Retreat, as well as its Furys Ferry restaurant between Augusta National and the tournament course. Local spots like Rooted are stocking up, adding staff, and planning for heavier traffic as Augusta National Women’s Amateur visitors eat and shop around Evans and Augusta.
5. Thornton Breaks Through At Atomic (speedsport.com) — Evans race fans will notice hometown driver Brandon Overton scored a strong third-place finish and $5,900 at Atomic Speedway’s Buckeye Spring 50 in Ohio. Ricky Thornton Jr. charged from fourth to grab the late-race win, edging Brandon Sheppard in a tight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series battle.
📸 Around Evans
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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William Lee Martin
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans
7:30 pm
Friday April 3
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Other local events
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AARP Tax-Aide
Columbia County, GA Calendar Evans, GA 30809
9:30 am -
Wigglers and Jigglers Baby Story Time
Columbia County, GA Calendar , 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd , Grovetown
10:30 am -
Baby & Me Playdate
Columbia County, GA Calendar , 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd , Grovetown
11:00 am -
The Witnesses
Flowing Wells Theatre , 286 Flowing Wells Road , Martinez
7:00 pm -
AARP Tax-Aide
Columbia County, GA Calendar , 7022 EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD , Evans
9:30 am -
Grab & Go Craft
Columbia County, GA Calendar
10:00 am -
The Witnesses
Flowing Wells Theatre , 286 Flowing Wells Road , Martinez
1:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Saturday April 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Book Buddies Preschool Story Time
Columbia County, GA Calendar , 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd , Grovetown
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Closed Easter Sunday
Columbia County, GA Calendar , 7022 EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD , Evans
10:30 am
Wednesday April 1
Sunday April 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One last reminder.
April 1st is the last day to file a Homestead Exemption application in Georgia and have the exemption be effective for the current tax year. If you… (Nextdoor Stratford) - Kittens 10 weeks old.
Potty trained and on solids. Sweet snuggle personalities. 3 male and 3 female. (Nextdoor Northwood)
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Evans. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Evans-Hielan in Evans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evans here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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