Good morning, Augusta.

A local street was dedicated to honor Mattie Mae Ellison, a 100-year-old Augusta resident who served at Jordan Grove Baptist Church for 85 years as family members shared memories and celebrated her lasting impact on the neighborhood.

Local Goodwill stores in Middle Georgia will mark National Thrift Shop Day on Monday by hosting a Thrift Week Passport Challenge from Sunday through Aug.

23 that supports education and career services for over 4,000 CSRA residents—shoppers collecting eight stickers can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Paceline announced that this fall's PaceDay will be held at the Augusta University Health Sciences Lawn, replacing its usual downtown route due to construction.

The event will begin on Sunday, Oct. 4 & offer a 5K Walk/Run/Ride to support cancer research.

Andrew Schmidt was named executive director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and began his role on July 20; he brings 20 years of nonprofit + marketing and fundraising experience to lead programs like SEED, GROW, and HARVEST that support agricultural education and help local farmers.

Destination Augusta has earned DMAP Accreditation with Distinction, the highest international recognition for destination organizations.

This award highlights its commitment to boosting local tourism and business.

Augusta Museum of History executive director Nancy Glaser died Monday, ending 20 years of teaching local heritage.

Friends and colleagues honor her legacy as a key figure in shaping our community + history.

Georgia law requires children to attend school from age 6 to 16 (unless they have completed diploma requirements) and sets procedures for notifying families after five unexcused absences.

Parents may face fines or jail if school notices are ignored.

The Richmond County School System said Friday's scrimmages went on at Westside and Hephzibah High despite an excessive heat advisory, with changes made to boost athlete safety.

Augusta University welcomes 12,600 new students today as many use move-in tubs to simplify their campus transition; the event sets an organized tone for the start of the academic term.

Management at Brook Landing apartments posted a shutoff notice on the 10th with no repair timeline, leaving tenants without water until code enforcement arrived and restored supply.

Inspectors flagged stop-work orders for expired permits & electrical hazards, and the company has since obtained a valid license as the investigation continues.