Good morning, Augusta.

The Salvation Army of Augusta will open online registration at 9 a.m. on Oct.

5 for its Angel Tree program to help local families secure Christmas gifts based on ZIP code, and is seeking a donated 10,000 sqft warehouse space—available Nov. 23 to Dec. 21—to sort and distribute gifts.

Downtown businesses in Augusta face more disruption as crews begin the next phase of Broad Street construction today, installing a new bike path and pouring sidewalks between 10th and 11th streets (temporary stone access is provided) while work continues.

Primark is set to open its second Georgia store at Augusta Mall on Thursday — a planned Sept.

10 opening was delayed. Shoppers can expect music and giveaways at the family-friendly event.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta ended on Sept.

18 to 20 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds and honored winners in Global Food Village and Fine Artists Market. The festival drew 45,000 people and will return Sept. 15 to 18 next year when downtown reconstruction is confirmed.

The Italian American Club of the CSRA is preparing for the 42nd annual Pasta Festival + a celebration of Italian tradition featuring local food and cooking demonstrations soon in Augusta.

Georgia Power and Google announced an agreement to boost nuclear output at Plants Vogtle + Hatch, aiming to add 96 megawatts and provide nearly $900 million in projected benefits pending PSC approval.

The filing was submitted today.

Augusta University earned a B plus ranking from Niche, placing it among the top 20% of U.S. colleges and seventh statewide.

The university invites prospective students to join its campus tour on Oct. 10 to learn about its strong academic programs.

Two U.S. senators are trying to block planned cuts at Fort Gordon hospital — changes that could reduce essential care for soldiers, veterans and military families in the area.

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is renewing its Rural Interactive Trauma Simulation training for rural hospitals after training 200 providers, reaching communities like Blairsville (this month) and planning courses in Thomasville later in September and Hinesville in December as part of a five-year expansion plan.

Experts say high temperatures disrupt sleep and worsen mood, especially for older adults, outdoor workers and people on psychiatric medication.

They advise residents to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity (extreme heat events may require extra care).

Ironman 70.3 Augusta is set for Sunday, Sept.

27, starting at 7:15 a.m. for professional women at Sharon Jones Amphitheater with the race featuring a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run (finish at the North Augusta Greenway).

Augusta University volleyball improved to 3-0 in Peach Belt Conference play after a 3-1 win over Lander at Christenberry Fieldhouse on Tuesday.

The Jaguars, now 5-8 overall, will face Flagler in St. Augustine on Saturday as they build momentum with an improved offensive game.