Good morning, Augusta.

Primark will open its Augusta Mall store on Sept.

24, unveiling its 28,000 sqft space (the brand’s second Georgia location) with festivities starting at noon that include music and giveaways.

Arts in the Heart moved to the fairgrounds on Hale Street due to road construction — the festival runs today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free bus and Pedal Pub rides and additional parking available at local sites.

Augusta Technical College announced the appointment of three board members today, including Grace Scott, Lynthia R.

Ross and Rhonda C. Davis, PE. Their combined expertise in human resources, communications and transportation engineering will help the college meet local workforce needs at sites in Augusta, Grovetown, Thomson and Waynesboro.

Columbia County has named five teachers as teacher of the year finalists, honoring Brittany Hayes at Grovetown High School, Heather Cottingham at Grovetown Elementary, Ashley Farmer at Brookwood Elementary, Anna Connolly at Blue Ridge Elementary and Tayler Norwood at Stallings Island Middle School — all recognized for impacting their students.

Mayor Garnett Johnson proclaimed September 18 'Don Grantham Sr. Day' in Augusta to honor former commissioner Don Grantham Sr. for decades of leadership in local government and transportation.

The city will also name the I-20/I-520 interchange in his honor as one of its highest recognitions.

Governor candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms will visit Paine College at 3 p.m. Friday to discuss education funding and its impact on students, then host a Community Conversations event at 4 p.m. at Central Station to outline plans for lowering grocery prices and expanding health care.

High school football week 5 games were tracked live on Friday throughout Augusta (featuring matchups such as Hephzibah at East Jackson and Richmond Academy at Wayne County) as fans followed team progress this season.

Glenn Hills (2-2) remains optimistic after a tough 53-6 loss on Friday, Sept.

18, and is focused on honing its play after a one-score setback in Week 4. The Spartans will head on the road in Week6 to face Josey for a chance to secure a historic third win.

AU's volleyball team snapped a six-match skid with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-23 sweep of Middle Georgia at Christenberry Fieldhouse, led by Emma Haren's 12 kills and Sofia Snitsarevych's nine kills — the win boosted team confidence.

The Jaguars will host Georgia College today at 3 p.m.