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Good morning Augusta! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new forensic hospital wing could reshape Augusta's justice system
  • Which Augusta roads and neighborhoods faced the worst flooding Saturday?
  • How worried are Augusta neighbors about the next big hurricane?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer with sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. State Breaks Ground on $20.7 Million 40-Bed Forensic Restoration Facility in Augusta • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) — A new $20.7 million, 40-bed forensic restoration facility is being built on the East Central Regional Hospital campus in Augusta, expanding services for people deemed incompetent to stand trial. State officials say the project will ease pressure on local jails and courts, where hundreds are waiting for treatment, and is part of a broader push to grow Georgia's behavioral health capacity.
   

2. Storms spur a string of flood warnings in CSRA (wrdw.com) — Heavy rain from storms linked to Hurricane Isaias triggered flash-flood warnings Saturday across metro Augusta, Richmond and Burke counties, and nearby South Carolina communities. With 2 to 3 inches already fallen in spots and more expected, officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roads as small creeks, low-lying neighborhoods, and busy routes like Highway 56 and Old Waynesboro Road saw dangerous standing water.
   

3. How stressful is all this hurricane talk again? (wjbf.com) — Augusta residents share mixed feelings about renewed hurricane threats, with some calm under the pines and others still anxious after past storms like Helene. Locals talk about stress, preparedness, and even how the looming Georgia–Alabama football showdown competes with the storm for their nerves, offering a snapshot of how the community is coping.
   

4. Augusta apartments \u200bfor rent saw price increases since last August (augustachronicle.com) — If you rent in Augusta, apartment listing prices are up 8% from last August, with the typical unit at $1,350 but still well below state and national medians. One- and two-bedroom rents have stayed mostly flat year over year, giving local tenants a clearer picture of how Augusta compares with the rest of Georgia and the country.
   

5. UCLA Jumps Into 2028 Recruiting with Verbal Commitment from #11 Heba Fouitah (swimswam.com) — An Augusta high school swimmer, Heba Fouitah of Lakeside and Aiken-Augusta Swim League, has verbally committed to join UCLA's women's team in 2028. Her standout times across multiple strokes already project her as a future conference scorer, giving local fans a long-term college swimming story to follow from right here in the CSRA.
   

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    As we get up this morning let's take the time to thank Him for waking us up this morning. I want you to remember one thing… YOU ARE STILL HERE, AND… (Nextdoor Ridge Forest)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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