🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the deadly Old Waynesboro Road shooting

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the deadly Old Waynesboro Road shooting
• See how one artist is transforming South Augusta's tired neighborhood signs
• Augusta man jailed after woman finds hidden bedroom camera

Also on today's calendar: Live Music from The Mod Squad at Top Dawg Tavern and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Augusta man killed in Old Waynesboro Road shooting as homicide count rises (theaugustapress.com) — A 21-year-old Augusta man died after a Friday afternoon shooting on Old Waynesboro Road that also wounded a woman, adding to Richmond County's 2026 homicide total. Investigators have not identified a suspect or motive, and the sheriff's Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case as Augusta's homicide numbers remain below recent record highs.
   

• Local artist gives South Augusta neighborhood signs a colorful new life (wjbf.com) — South Augusta drivers may notice neighborhood signs looking brighter thanks to local artist Jullian Redd, who's repainting faded markers in areas like Barton Village, Meadowbrook, Raintree, and East Boundary. Community buzz and social media support are fueling his grassroots beautification push, and he's now seeking grants and donations to expand the project across Augusta neighborhoods.
   

• Augusta man accused of secretly recording ex-girlfriend in bedroom (theaugustapress.com) — An Augusta man has been jailed after a woman reported finding a hidden camera in her bedroom and bathroom, along with recordings she says she never consented to. Investigators say the device allegedly contained images of her sleeping and a clip that appears to show the suspect installing the camera at her home.
   

📸 Around Augusta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Augusta

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Monday August 24
• Senior Aerobics →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  9:00 am
• [Senior Program] - Chair Aerobics →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  9:00 am
• Line Dancing →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  10:00 am
• [Senior Program] - Exercise Hour →
  Augusta Calendar, 2540 Wheeler Rd., Augusta
  10:30 am
• [Senior Program] - Video Exercise →
  Augusta Calendar, 1014 Eleventh Avenue, Augusta
  11:00 am
• Save-A-Pet Mondays →
  Augusta Calendar, 4164 Mack Ln, Augusta
  12:00 pm
• [Senior Program] - Spiritual Reading →
  Augusta Calendar, 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta
  12:00 pm
• [Senior Program] - Cornhole →
  Augusta Calendar, 1014 Eleventh Avenue, Augusta
  12:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Live Music from The Mod Squad at Top Dawg Tavern →
  Top Dawg Tavern - Augusta, GA, 2821 Washington Rd, Augusta
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Music Bingo at Top Dawg Tavern →
  Top Dawg Tavern - Augusta, GA, 2821 Washington Rd, Augusta
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• College Football is BACK at Top Dawg Tavern! →
  Top Dawg Tavern - Augusta, GA, 2821 Washington Rd, Augusta
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Storytime →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem
  10:30 am
• Softball vs HMS (Away)
  Stallings Island Middle School Harlem Middle School, 424 Hawes Br Pkwy, Harlem, GA 30814, USA
  4:00 pm
• Spirit Night: Slim Chickens
  Martinez Elementary Slim Chickens, 4311 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809, USA
  4:00 pm
• Young Makers →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD, Evans
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Okay everybody's the best has happened and Clark came home so we now have both Labs home.
  We are still waiting for the shepherd to come home, her name is Sally. I totally believe that this was our God's mercy! Thank you for all your… (Nextdoor Harrisburg)
• Looking for a foster for these 3 kittens.
  They were dropped off at the recycling center today. Will need to be bottle fed or with a nursing mama. (Nextdoor Maple Creek)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Backroom Associate - Sam's Club at Walmart in Augusta, Georgia in Augusta. Apply here.
• Avis Budget Group posted a job opening for Rental Sales Agent - FT in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hephzibah

• Three takeaways after Week 1 of Augusta-area high school football (augustachronicle.com)
• Five Richmond County educators named finalists for 2027 Teacher of the Year (wrdw.com)
• Weather Alerts (wrdw.com)

Grovetown

• Harlem dog kennel withdraws rezoning application to allow expansion (theaugustapress.com)

Ok Augusta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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