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A closed elementary school is set to be repurposed into a care center for adults with developmental disabilities and at risk teens.

Evans resident Shelley Parker-Mack has applied for zoning approval to use the school at 3110 Tate Road — the request will be reviewed tomorrow at the Planning Commission meeting.

More than 4,600 rubber ducks raced down Augusta Canal during the YMCA’s Duck Dash—an annual event—raising over $205,000 to fund beds and cribs for children in need across the CSRA.

Sozo Bear Films’ new short film UNKNOWN GEORGIA: UFOs, Hatman, & Ghosts from Macon to Augusta dropped on YouTube Oct.

3, spotlighting local spooky spots. It was filmed in July in Augusta and ties into Destination Augusta’s tourism promotion.

A collection of 24 archive photos revisits Augusta’s autumn traditions from the early 2000s, highlighting pumpkin fun, turkey giveaways and community festivals in local neighborhoods.

The project connects past celebrations with the festive fall spirit embraced today.

Hotter weather is putting Georgia bat populations at risk as rising temperatures, intense storms, and drought create obstacles for their survival.

PaceDay was held on Oct.

4 as participants walked, ran, and cycled to raise funds for cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center. The event has raised over $2.5 million (supporting 39 projects) and paved the way for $12.5 million in follow-on grants.

A new eatery called The Food Lab is now open in Augusta, serving pizza, pasta and other fresh-made favorites (a local gem) for residents looking to try new dining options (visit soon) in their neighborhood.

Pizza lovers in Augusta can take advantage of National Pizza Month deals from chains offering discounted pizzas, bonus rewards, and free delivery.

Offers run throughout October at local stores — review store terms for details.

Columbia County’s top-five luxury homes for sale offer upscale finishes and exclusive golf memberships in private communities.

Prices range from $2.395 million to $3.2 million, highlighting resort-style living in Evans and Appling.

Georgia football remains at No. 2 in the coaches poll after beating Vanderbilt on Saturday.

The Bulldogs, now 5-0 with 295 passing yards by quarterback Gunner Stockton, will face No. 7 Alabama at 7:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 10 in a rematch of a recent SEC Championship game.