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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Riverwatch Parkway has become a deadly corridor for Augusta motorcyclists.
  • How you can help keep the Augusta Canal sparkling clean
  • Augusta mother jailed after boys found with serious untreated injuries

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A deadly stretch: Riverwatch Parkway motorcycle deaths continue with death of Evans man (theaugustapress.com) — An Evans motorcyclist and Army veteran was killed Friday night in a high-speed crash on Riverwatch Parkway in Augusta, marking the fifth motorcycle death on that stretch since 2017. Authorities are still investigating, while past fatal wrecks near 15th Street, the Augusta Canal and Eisenhower Park highlight ongoing safety concerns for local riders and drivers.
   

• Volunteers clean up Augusta Canal during quarterly event (wrdw.com) — Volunteers spent Saturday tidying trash along the Augusta Canal from the headgates to 13th Street, helping preserve one of the city's favorite outdoor spots. Organizers stress that keeping the canal beautiful depends on ongoing community help, and they're inviting Augusta residents to contact the Augusta Canal Authority to join future cleanups.
   

• RCSO: Augusta mother failed to seek care for young boys with broken ribs (theaugustapress.com) — An Augusta mother has been jailed on child cruelty charges after her young sons were taken to a Summerville, S.C., hospital with broken ribs, bruises, and other injuries discovered by their grandmother. Investigators allege she failed to seek medical care while living with the boys in Augusta, and she remains held without bond as the case continues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Augusta-area high school football live scoreboard for Week 7 (augustachronicle.com)
  • Man found shot in car outside Deans Bridge IGA, dies at hospital (theaugustapress.com)
  • Fort Gordon-stationed Navy officer arrested in CSRA child predator sting (wrdw.com)

Grovetown

  • Columbia County School District announces Grovetown Elementary's Heather Cottingham as 2027 teacher of the year. (wfxg.com)
  • Grovetown lot dispute heads to Georgia appeals court (wrdw.com)
  • Navy chief arrested at Fort Gordon as part of Grovetown police's predator sting (theaugustapress.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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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