Good morning, Augusta.

Over 200 parents, teens + community partners met at the third annual Resilient Teens Summit in Columbia County to address social media, mental health and suicide prevention through hands-on sessions that built resilience in local families.

The Augusta Market now offers vendors in the Broad Street improvement zone 50% off space between 5th and 15th streets — a move to help downtown businesses thrive amid rising costs.

Southern Fired Foods opened its new Grovetown restaurant in July, giving fans a year-round destination to enjoy their favorite dishes.

The restaurant evolved from a popular food truck and now offers a permanent space for community dining — a big step for local dining.

Resilient Communities of East Georgia hosted its third annual Resilient Teens Summit at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown Saturday — drawing nearly 200 youth, parents, and educators who learned about digital safety, teen mental health and healthy communication.

Grovetown resident Kristi Flynn, who has battled kidney disease, urges lawmakers to restore private insurance coverage for dialysis patients.

Her letter emphasizes the need for reliable treatment protections.

Dr. Charlie Howell, a longtime pediatric surgeon and MCG alumnus, was honored on Aug.

22 with the Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award for his four decades of pediatric care — his work led to a dedicated children's hospital and benefited thousands in Augusta and beyond.

At its final home game Friday, the Augusta GreenJackets made history when reliever Adiel Melendez threw the first immaculate inning in park history during an 8-0 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Windsor Academy defeated Augusta Prep 41-7 on Friday, Aug.

28 at Richards Stadium as standout plays by Jaquan Lewis and Heath Woodard powered the Knights' win and set them up to host Sherwood Christian Academy next week.

On Aug. 28, Aquinas beat Washington-Wilkes 28 to 14 as coach James Leonard praised the offensive line for their strong effort; the Fightin’ Irish improved to 2-0 and will face Lincoln County on Sept.

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ARC beat Thomson 41-40 at the Brickyard on Aug.

28 after overcoming a deficit with a final safety played in the closing seconds — Coach Grissett credited the team’s mental toughness. The Musketeers move to 2-0 and will face Westside on Sept. 4, while Thomson hosts Warren County.

The Braves won 6-4 against the Rockies on Friday night as Michael Harris II homered and drove in three runs while Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and scored three times.

The team earned its fifth straight win.

Greenbrier high school football posted a historic win over Evans in Week 2 of the season, with reporter Dhani Joseph (Augusta Chronicle) detailing key plays that boosted the team's momentum.

The win sets a positive tone as the season unfolds.