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Bridge Builder Communities will host its 'Welcome Home' Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct.

14 at 11:00 a.m. at 1140 Merry Street. The tiny home community — created to support young adults aging out of foster care — culminates 40 years of effort.

Primark delayed its planned opening at Augusta Mall that was scheduled for today.

Officials say the retailer will announce a new launch date soon.

Horse Creek Academy students will join Foreigner onstage for their 50th anniversary tour at Bell Auditorium in Augusta + the performance promises a unique live music experience for local students.

Nearly half of households in Augusta rent, with average rents climbing to $1,253 as rising costs push families to seek help from Georgia Legal Services; tenants receiving eviction notices have seven days to file a response in court.

Fifteen high school students from six local schools were named semifinalists for the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, with Lakeside High School leading with six semifinalists.

They earned the status through high Preliminary SAT scores and strong academic records.

Five teachers (Anna Connolly, Ashley Farmer, Heather Cottingham, Tayler Norwood, and Brittany Hayes) are finalists for Columbia County Teacher of the Year, with the winner to be announced at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

1, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The award recipient will represent the district at the state level.

Augusta University hosted a Masters Tournament job expo on Sept.

8 at the JSAC Breezeway on Summerville Campus where students, faculty and staff learned about positions in concessions, hospitality, merchandise and operations for 2027. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 22 — a potential resume boost for future workers.

The city plans to update its data center ordinance by easing review rules and opening more areas for operations — the new draft is about 20% shorter than the original.

Georgia’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept.

12 with hunters allowed up to 12 deer, and a new rule requires proper disposal of carcass parts to help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters must also report their harvest through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.

Georgia Southern and The Citadel will face off in a fall baseball exhibition at SRP Park in North Augusta on Oct.

3. The game marks a return of college baseball to the popular venue.