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1. Salvation Army sees 41% increase in meals served as Augusta food drive gets underway (wjbf.com) — Augusta's Salvation Army Center of Hope is now serving about 150 free meals a day, with women and children making up a growing share of shelter residents. With meal demand up 41%, the group is running a September food drive and asking locals to donate shelf-stable items at the Center of Hope, Kroc Center, area Family Stores, or Centro Cristiano OasisVIP.
2. Finding Solutions: Augusta group crochets comfort for mastectomy patients (wrdw.com) — An Augusta medical student has launched a local Knitted Knockers chapter, crocheting soft breast prostheses for women recovering from mastectomies and donating them to nearby cancer centers. You can join Friday knit-and-crochet sessions at downtown Three Crows Fiber or donate supplies and funds to support the group's growing impact on patients and volunteers alike.
3. Law enforcement stays diligent on Labor Day while also taking opportunities to celebrate (wfxg.com) — On Labor Day, Richmond County deputies and North Augusta Public Safety officers stayed on full duty, focusing on traffic, closed businesses, and family disputes while many residents relaxed. Local officers describe how they boost visibility during heavier travel times yet still find moments to connect with the community, which often brings food and support to show appreciation for their work.
4. Army leaders discuss human-machine teams, artificial intelligence-enabled agents (southwestledger.news) — Augusta recently hosted TechNet Augusta 2026, where Army cyber leaders discussed how artificial intelligence and human‑machine teams will reshape network defense, with support from Augusta University and the Cyber Center of Excellence. The article also outlines a new Army program to deploy nuclear microreactors on bases nationwide, highlighting how emerging technologies are being integrated into military operations and energy security planning.
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