Good morning, Augusta.

Volunteers from Sleep in Heavenly Peace Augusta built safe beds for kids using donated lumber at First Presbyterian Church for the Bunks Across America initiative.

The event helped local families and brought smiles to children.

More than 2,800 kids and families visited Augusta Regional Airport on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the seventh annual Meet A Machine event, where children explored vehicles like firetrucks, bomb squad robots and planes — the event raised funds for the Children’s Miracle Network benefitting Children’s Hospital.

Phinizy Swamp near Augusta offers residents a chance to safely see alligators as officials stress keeping a safe distance + sightings are common at other local wetlands, lakes and coastal areas.

The regulated hunting season runs from Aug. 15 to Oct. 6.

After a long lightning delay on Friday night, fans watched Southeast Bulloch’s defense hold off Westside in a 15-8 road win + the team now looks ahead to its next game.

Josey High beat rival Cross Creek 16-14 on Sept.

11 after a 30-minute lightning delay, with quarterback Hearst leading a late drive that secured the Eagles’ first win on their home field. They will host their next game Friday, Sept. 18 at Jefferson County.

Burke County's football team suffered a heavy loss to Jones County on Friday night.

Coach Franklin Stephens spoke with the Augusta Chronicle to explain the defeat.

Georgia played Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 12:45 p.m. The game aired on SEC Network (streamed on FUBO) with commentary from Taylor Zarzour, Matt Stinchcomb, and a sideline report by Michella Chester.

Lincoln County scored 35 unanswered points to come from behind and beat Harlem 35-21 in a GHSA football game on Friday night at Buddy Bufford Field.

Midland Valley lost to River Bluff on Sept.

11 during Homecoming night at Graniteville. The game was delayed by lightning and featured a tribute to first responders before the final score of 49-28 was recorded.