Good morning, Augusta.

The CSRA community gathered Saturday afternoon at the new Mosh Pit Plaza and Event Center for the Moshin Hearts Car Show, a fundraiser for local business owner Jason Parrish, who recently had quadruple bypass surgery.

Those unable to attend showed support by entering a raffle hosted by Humble Wraps.

SRNS earned a national award for its work with minority-owned businesses and supplier diversity, including over $716 million in spending since 2022.

The recognition underlines the firm’s commitment to inclusive supplier practices in the region.

On Saturday morning, Augusta Ballet held a free performance at Columbia County Amphitheater where around 70 young dancers shared a program that combined movement and storytelling — a preview of upcoming productions like The Nutcracker and Narnia.

Grovetown hosted its first Latin Festival Saturday afternoon with music, food & dancing for local families and visitors.

City Council Member Jacqueline Rivera-Player said the diverse turnout has inspired plans for the festival to become an annual tradition.

A Georgia woman warned residents about kratom's risks after her husband died and two Ole Miss students overdosed, while state Rep. Rick Townsend held a meeting urging buyers to consult their doctors (caution advised).

County officials announced road work this week with lane closures on Furys Ferry, Hardy McManus and Murray Roads.

Southbound traffic shifts begin Tuesday — closures run from today until early October with work from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and overnight so drivers should slow down and plan for delays.

TacoTopia on Deans Bridge Road attracts locals with its popular beef birria and a neon-green storefront & bright pink RASPATOPIA sign that keep diners coming back.

Benedictine from Savannah beat Academy of Richmond County 52 to 49 on Sept.

25 with a late nine yard touchdown that sealed the win, handing ARC its first loss of the season. Benedictine will host Evans on Oct. 2 and ARC plans to play at Ware County to bounce back.

AU volleyball won its first three Peach Belt Conference matches and will face preseason favorite Flagler in Florida.

AU women's golf finished sixth at Furman as the Sports Squad show highlighted college football, MLB and NFL updates and featured guest Jakob Cowart who interned with the Atlanta Braves.

No. 2 Georgia will host Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct.

3 in the SEC opener & eight years after a double-overtime Rose Bowl propelled the Bulldogs to a national championship encounter.

On Saturday, Georgia routed Oklahoma 41-13 as sophomore Talyn Taylor caught three big passes for 110+ yards and a touchdown, boosting his role while his coach praised his confidence after a limited last season.