Good morning, Augusta.

On Tuesday night, community members visited the Bernie Ward Community Center to view plans to update Fleming Park with new sports fields and a memorial—projects funded by SPLOST 7 and 8.

Augusta Recreation and Parks stated that community input will shape these upcoming improvements.

Two fatal crashes involving electric vehicles — one on Appling Harlem Road and one at Washington Road and Hightower Drive — have led local officials and medical experts to report a sharp rise in e-bike injuries that now include serious head injuries and complex fractures.

Six local women were honored at the second annual Inspiring: Women Awards luncheon at Flowing Wells Theatre on Sept.

24. Their achievements, including community service and overcoming personal challenges, are featured in the Fall issue of Inspiring: Women of Augusta Magazine online beginning Sept. 28.

Clearwater Elementary is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as students (with help from Midland Valley High School’s DECA club) take part in school activities that highlight cultural traditions.

The event enriches learning at the local campus.

Authorities, guided by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, closed four vape and smoke shops in Blackshear, Jesup, and Ludowici on Sept.21 to remove illegal THC products from shelves—while cautioning against unregulated kratom after recent overdose cases.

Augusta Regional Airport was awarded an $800,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation to boost efforts for new air routes to Chicago.

The grant will help reduce startup risks – supporting marketing as the airport seeks to secure additional flights.

The CSRA Parkinson Support Group will host its 27th annual People of Parkinson’s Walk next week at First Baptist Church of Augusta with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the walk starting at 10 a.m.—the event seeks to raise $40K.

Augusta area high school football games wrapped up on Friday with a live scoreboard tracking results during region play — the matchups included Augusta Prep, Westside, Putnam County, Harlem and others as teams pushed for a playoff spot.

Triathlete Jonathan Bruney, who was bitten by an alligator last month while swimming in the Savannah River, will compete in the Ironman 70.3 race on Sunday + he is still recovering.