Good morning, Augusta.

Jim James, the former hospitality leader at Augusta National, has opened Incendio—a restaurant in a 100-year-old firehouse dedicated to hiring and training adults with special needs.

The venture builds on his long-standing commitment to community inclusion.

Two years after Hurricane Helene, Augusta continues rebuilding as millions in recovery projects are completed, reimbursed, or pending, and residents see progress in repaired sidewalks and restored landmarks.

At the annual Blythe Fever festival in Richmond County today, the sheriff's office introduced its new ice cream truck and distributed free popsicles to children—costs covered by money from drug cases, according to Sheriff Eugene Brantley.

Cheryl Beard, who carries on her mother's legacy, received the Inspiring: Legacy award on Sept.

24 at the Inspiring: Women Awards in Augusta — a nod to her leadership of the debutante club that guides young women in community service and professional growth.

Grovetown High teacher Brittany Hayes, a Teacher of the Year finalist, helps students find their voices and learn from mistakes — empowering them to share their ideas confidently.

Richmond County Schools have set a new record with just over 84% of students graduating in four years, and Josey High School has risen nearly 10 percentage points to 75% – district leaders credit early advisement and career tech programs for the boost.

Residents can restore trees lost in Hurricane Helene as UGA & local partners launch the Grow Back Project, an interactive website that provides zip code tree recommendations and planting tips with an augmented reality tool.

The free resource aids long-term recovery in the area.

Women undergoing cancer treatment received free spa services, including facials + massages + manicures, at Cork and FlameLuxury Nails, Rosewater Spa and Wellness in Evans on Wednesday.

Organized by CSRA Gyn Cancer Support Group Foundation, the event included lunch plus brief educational presentations on support groups for coping with cancer.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels awarded a $400,000 Scholar Hope Grant to pediatric oncologist Theodore S.

Johnson at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital. The grant supports brain cancer research in the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program at Augusta University and marks the fifth time the group has backed his work.