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Good morning Augusta! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Augusta students discovered inside a 53-foot AI lab.
  • Augusta man charged after Paine College student reports rideshare rape
  • How an Augusta-linked teacher became Georgia's top art educator

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny with near-record warmth, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mobile lab visits Georgia Cyber Center to show local students advanced tech (theaugustapress.com) — Local high school students recently explored cutting-edge robotics, AI, and 3D-printing technology at Augusta University's Georgia Cyber Center, thanks to the Georgia AIM Mobile Studio visit. From an AI-powered robot dog to advanced manufacturing tools, the hands-on demos aimed to spark interest in cybersecurity and tech careers, giving Augusta teens a close-up look at opportunities in Georgia's growing AI workforce.
   

• Augusta man accused of raping Paine College student during rideshare (theaugustapress.com) — An Augusta man is jailed without bond after being charged with raping a Paine College student during a rideshare pickup near campus, a case that raises safety concerns for local students and riders. Authorities say the alleged assault happened in a car on Merry Street, and they note the suspect has prior arrests in both Richmond and Aiken counties, though earlier felony drug charges were dismissed.
   

• Burke County teacher named Georgia art educator of the year (wrdw.com) — A Burke County High School art teacher who also teaches at Augusta University has been named Georgia's 2027 Art Educator of the Year, highlighting strong arts education ties to the Augusta area. His leadership in statewide art education, pandemic-era virtual conferences, and numerous teaching awards underscore a growing regional reputation for arts excellence that benefits students across nearby communities.
   

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    if someone elderly, elderly couple in my local area that doesn't have family or much help that would be up to trading some Tupperware in exchange for… (Nextdoor Montclair)
  • How would giving away Mexican candy for Halloween go around here?
    So we didn't get alot of trick or treaters around my neighborhood the last years so I don't really want to buy candy but I don't want to not have any… (Nextdoor Arrowhead)
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🗞 Nearby News

Hephzibah

  • Central Georgia battles weather woes, Peach County keeps rolling (13wmaz.com)
  • Tornadoes strike Screven, Allendale, Burke counties (wistv.com)

Grovetown

  • Former RCSO deputy admits using strobe light to stop teen driver, report says (theaugustapress.com)
  • Storms spur a string of flood warnings in CSRA (wrdw.com)
  • Volleyball Recap: Lakeside's Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday (maxpreps.com)

Martinez

  • 'Buy Me a 20 Piece': Stranger's Demand Outside a Georgia Asian Market Escalates to a Shove, an Open Car Door, and Three Rounds From a DoorDash Driver's Glock (usacarry.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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