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1. Advocates share warnings for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (wjbf.com) — Augusta advocates are using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight warning signs of abuse and remind residents that SafeHomes Augusta offers a 24/7 hotline, shelter, and legal support. They stress that abuse isn't always physical and encourage people to reach out early, even just for information, so they can safely plan next steps and connect with local resources.
2. Mom arrested, father still wanted after 4-year-old boy is shot in Augusta (theaugustapress.com) — Authorities in Augusta have arrested the mother of a 4-year-old boy shot inside an East Telfair Street apartment and are still searching for the child's father, who faces child cruelty and MDMA possession charges. The boy is in stable condition after being treated locally, and deputies are urging residents not to approach the wanted suspect but to call investigators with any tips.
3. Columbia County commissioners approve residential revisions, self-storage expansion (theaugustapress.com) — Columbia County commissioners approved key zoning changes for housing and a self‑storage expansion, along with funding for road and greenway projects that affect nearby Augusta-area commuters and park users. They also honored the Augusta Sailing Club ahead of its long-running Halloween Regatta at Clarks Hill Lake and fielded pointed public comments about data-center transparency and future county leadership.
4. Columbia County music teacher receives national honor in Nashville (wrdw.com) — A Columbia County music teacher with deep roots in the Augusta music community has been honored in Nashville as a Country Music Association Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence. Living in Grovetown and leading the Greater Augusta Area Orff Chapter, she plans to use her award funds to upgrade classroom instruments and further her own training, ultimately bringing new creative opportunities back to local students.
5. Columbia County Chamber names Nichole Spencer to workforce role (augustachronicle.com) — Workforce development in the Augusta area is getting new leadership as the Columbia County Chamber names former Augusta Technical College vice president Nichole Spencer as its workforce development manager. She will coordinate programs linking local employers, schools, and jobseekers, oversee the chamber's Workforce and Education Committee, and help secure grants that support training and education across the region.
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