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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Augusta rejects Molly Pond waste transfer station (theaugustapress.com) — Augusta commissioners have rejected a proposed $2 million solid waste transfer station on Molly Pond Road near Turpin Hill, siding with the Augusta Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a special exception. The decision blocks Atlantic Waste Services' plan to convert an existing industrial building into a high-volume transfer and truck facility in an already industrial corridor.
2. Augusta University women's basketball set to host annual Elite Camp this weekend (wrdw.com) — Augusta University's women's basketball staff is hosting its annual Elite Camp this weekend at Christenberry Fieldhouse, and local girls in grades 8-12 can still sign up. Sessions on both Saturday and Sunday will emphasize small-group teaching, competition, and fun while showcasing one of Augusta's top collegiate programs.
3. Former UGA linebacker says he lost life savings to scammer (wrdw.com) — Reported from Augusta, a former University of Georgia linebacker says he lost his entire life savings after investing in what he describes as an e-commerce scam targeting pro athletes. He's now turned to GoFundMe for help rebuilding his finances, saying he's focused on regaining stability and moving forward after the alleged fraud.
4. The 10 best high schools in Georgia. See US News & World Report rankings (augustachronicle.com) — One of Georgia's top-ranked public high schools is right here in Augusta, placing fourth in the state and 124th nationwide in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. With a 100% graduation rate and strong proficiency scores, the school stands out among hundreds across Georgia, signaling a point of pride for local students and families.
5. Picking up the PACE: EW battlefield demands updated contingency planning (breakingdefense.com) — Augusta plays host to the Army's TechNet Augusta conference, where a senior commander says traditional step-by-step battlefield communication plans are now "dead" against modern electronic warfare. Leaders are exploring new, mesh-style networks and low-emission tactics to keep troops connected without painting an easy target for high-tech adversaries.
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