Good morning, Augusta.

Bridge Builder Communities cut the ribbon on its tiny home village (25 single-occupancy units each 350 sqft) for youth aging out of foster care Wednesday morning at 1140 Merry Street.

Local leaders joined supporters at the opening to mark the milestone.

Augusta Animal Services is asking the community to adopt pets or donate supplies as it faces rising owner surrenders due to soaring vet costs.

A $20 adoption event takes place today and another is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Miracle Toyota to welcome volunteers & support donations.

A Freedom Park Teacher of the Year finalist is using faith and perseverance to help young readers build confidence at Richmond County schools.

The candidate supports struggling students with tailored methods to overcome reading challenges.

A Columbia County teacher has been named a CMA Excellence Award recipient, and Dolly Parton sent a special congratulatory message for the honor, underscoring the local commitment to excellence in education.

Augusta University was named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity institution by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities after three years with community partners.

The honor highlights AU's role in connecting education, research and workforce development with economic growth and will be celebrated this November.

Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins clashed in a debate on Tuesday, Oct.

13, tackling rising prices, trade policy, and data security; Ossoff answered more clearly & his composed responses could sway early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Col. Nancy Harris became Fort Gordon’s garrison commander in early July and recently spoke at a POW/MIA ceremony, emphasizing her deep ties with Augusta and local families.

She plans to strengthen relationships with school districts and community members, drawing from her long history with the area & local visits.

Emotional Wellness Month is celebrated this October as Morgan Davis of Augusta University reminds residents to reduce stress with eco-friendly tips including unplugging digital devices and taking breaks in green spaces (like walking and gardening) to boost mental wellness.

Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia now bears a new name after receiving a $50 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano, which hospital leaders say will expand specialized pediatric services.

A recent study ranked Lake Lanier as the nation’s top lake for fall foliage, crediting its high boat ramp access, timing and recognizability—peak colors occurred on Oct.

8. Three Georgia lakes, including Clarks Hill near Augusta and Lake Hartwell, also made the national top 10.