Good morning, Augusta.

Former Boys and Girls Club student Grant Stokes, who once experienced homelessness, is using his Cornell-acquired education to design transportation and food solutions in Laney Walker and Harrisburg (areas that helped him grow) and inspire local youth.

He will soon leave for a new job in the Netherlands.

Border Bash returns Nov.

20 — 21 with a free concert starting at 6 p.m. at Sharon Jones Amphitheater and a Border Dash 5K on the North Augusta Greenway at 8 a.m. Nov. 21; proceeds will support the Salvation Army of Augusta.

FPL Food will begin renovating its Augusta plant in November and will run on reduced operations during the upgrade, affecting 183 positions and delaying full production until early 2028.

Primark will open its second Georgia store at Augusta Mall on Sept.

10 at noon. The new 28,000 sqft location will offer affordable fashion, a repair workshop on Sept. 11, live DJ, local treats + giveaways.

Westobou is holding a members only kickoff party for the Magpie art exhibition ahead of its public opening on Sept.

4 with a 5 p.m. talk and a 6 to 8 p.m. reception, while Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art and Mary S. Byrd Gallery host Sense of Place and Skipping The Splash events.

Augusta University's School of Public Health welcomed nearly 300 students, 47 faculty members + 56 staff at its annual orientation, marking over 150% growth since 2023.

Faculty and staff introduced themselves and shared resource information as the school strengthens its role in solving public health challenges.

On Aug. 29, the UGA School of Medicine held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony at the Performing Arts Center, marking a milestone for the state’s second public medical school backed by $50 million plus private support.

The 64-member class will soon start training with new facilities opening in December.

Neighbors are invited to join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District in cleaning up the shoreline at J.

Strom Thurmond Lake for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. Trash and debris will be cleared at several spots, and supplies will be available at the Visitor Center (510 Clarks Hill Highway).

Augusta Recreation and Parks will reopen the Edward M.

McIntyre Sr. Riverwalk Playground at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 near the lower levee by the Riverwalk Marina after repairs following Hurricane Helene kept it closed.

Augusta University's men's golf team led the Jaguar Invitational on Monday, Aug.

31 at Forest Hills Golf Club as Chapman Barnett and Pieter Rossouw shared a three-shot advantage; the final round starts today.

Westside football's Patriots aim to boost their program as they host rival ARC on Friday following a 48-41 win over Lincoln County.

Coach Cedric Mason said the strong comeback built the team's character — setting the stage for a highly anticipated rivalry game.