Good morning, Augusta.

A developer is proposing a $3 billion data center near Augusta Regional Airport — a project that would join several similar facilities planned in the region.

The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area received a $750K federal grant from the African American Civil Rights Grant program to restore Mother Trinity CME Church in downtown Augusta.

Partners including the Canal Authority and Historic Augusta Inc. plan to turn the 132-year-old sanctuary into a cultural tourism hub.

Fall events fill Georgia this weekend with family-friendly activities such as BOO Bash in Dallas, Olde Town Fall Festival in Conyers, a history event in Clarkesville, and pet fun in Blue Ridge, while Augusta hosts the Georgia-Carolina State Fair featuring rides, contests, and arts + crafts through Oct. 26.

Richmond County Schools celebrated Teachers of the Year on Oct.

15 at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center, where top educators were honored & their contributions recognized across the district.

Tameika Stokeling, an Augment Early Intervention teacher at Freedom Park K-8 School, was named Richmond County Teacher of the Year on Oct.

15 and will represent the county in a state competition (she has 10 years of local teaching experience).

Georgia Power offers customers a range of energy-saving programs and tips during Energy Efficiency Month in October, including free home energy audits, rebates, and income-qualified discounts.

The resources are designed to help residents manage costs as cooler weather approaches.

A community learning trip on Oct.

14 spurred concerns over new data center proposals near Mike Padgett Highway that could affect water, electricity and daily life. Residents and organizations demand an independent study and government transparency after local commissioners voted against a moratorium extension on Sept. 15.

Richmond County is launching free autism safety decals at the sheriff's office on Walton Way to help first responders care for non-verbal residents.

Families may choose a home sticker or vehicle magnet during business hours.

Augusta-area high school football Week 9 scoreboard showed key matchups as Hephzibah played Westside and North Augusta hosted South Aiken in a title game, while Burke County and Lakeside also played—each score shaping the playoff picture.