Good morning, Augusta.

Golden Harvest Food Bank received $100,000 from the state Farm to Food Bank program to support local farmers by purchasing locally produced food for those facing food insecurity in the area — it is now deciding which farms to work with.

WOW! deepens its nine-year partnership with the Augusta GreenJackets by launching back-to-school initiatives that will honor local educators, collect school supplies and host family events (for example Dinosaur Day at SRP Park).

The effort brings students, teachers and families together across the community.

Discount retailer Primark will open a 28,000 sqft store in the former Sears space at Augusta Mall on Sept.

10, offering a noon event with a live DJ, local food, and giveaways. In-store mending workshops will run on Sept. 11.

This September, Augusta will host events including a 9/11 memorial run at D.

Douglas Barnard Jr. Amphitheatre on Saturday at 8 a.m., the Georgia Barnstorming Tours airshow at Augusta Regional on Sept. 12, and the Arts in the Heart Festival from Sept. 18 through 20 at Exchange Club Fairgrounds.

A SmartAsset study shows Georgia residents need about $100,714 per year for a comfortable single-adult lifestyle—an increase of 1.1% since 2025—and families need $214,573, placing Georgia 21st nationally in cost of living.

The report compares income requirements across the nation.

A Brown University analysis estimates Georgia drivers have spent roughly $1.4 billion more on gas since the Iran conflict began in February, meaning households pay about $350 extra for fuel.

AAA data shows current prices remain higher than last year’s rates.

Junior Achievement of Georgia announced its third class of Nineteen Under Nineteen Students to Watch (a statewide program honoring 19 young leaders for innovation, community impact, and entrepreneurship).

Each honoree will receive a scholarship and be recognized at their local JA Business Hall of Fame gala.

Banks, post offices, government offices and schools will be closed on Labor Day, Sept.

7, while some delivery services will adjust their hours. Residents should check with local providers for updated trash and recycling pickup schedules.

Crews held a topping-out ceremony Tuesday morning marking the highest installed steel piece at Augusta’s new arena, highlighting progress on the community project.

The Augusta University men’s golf team opened its season with an 11-shot win over High Point at Forest Hills Golf Club on Tuesday, Sept.

1, boosting morale ahead of the Cincinnati Bearcat Invitational on Sept. 15-16. Pieter Rossouw Jr. and Chapman Barnett shared the individual title (each finishing 9-under-par).