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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. James Brown Journey: Self-guided Augusta tour celebrates the Godfather of Soul (wfxg.com) — A new self-guided James Brown Journey tour lets you explore Augusta spots tied to the Godfather of Soul's childhood, career, and community work, from churches and theaters to parks and the museum. Residents can use a free digital passport to check in at local landmarks, hear family stories, and earn prizes while seeing familiar streets through Brown's legacy.
2. Augusta releases 2026 property tax digest and levy figures (wrdw.com) — Augusta-Richmond County has released its 2026 property tax digest, showing a modest 1.9% increase in total maintenance and operations taxes over last year. Commissioners plan to set the millage rate on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber, a meeting homeowners and business owners may want to follow closely.
3. Teenager injured in Augusta road rage shooting (wjbf.com) — A teenager was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a Sunday night road rage shooting that ended on Walton Way in Augusta. Richmond County deputies say the incident began with a confrontation in Aiken County, and South Carolina authorities are now handling the investigation while local residents await more details on any suspects or charges.
4. Can you ride a horse on Georgia roads? What the law says (augustachronicle.com) — If you ride horses around Augusta, state law generally treats riders like vehicle drivers on public roads, but local rules still apply. Augusta specifically bans riding horses, mules, or other animals in a disorderly manner on city streets, and statewide animal‑care laws and some park trail fees also affect where and how you can ride.
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