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FEMA Approves $14.7 Million For Augusta Hurricane Helene Debris Removal As Recovery Tallies Hit $88 Million
Federal funding accelerates cleanup efforts as Augusta tallies total storm recovery costs.
Record June Heat Index Readings Trigger Augusta Cooling Center Activations Across Richmond County
Richmond County opens cooling centers as dangerously high heat index readings grip the Augusta region.
FEMA Approves $51 Million For 13 Georgia Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects, With Augusta YMCA Among Recipients
Federal recovery dollars flow to Georgia communities, including Augusta's YMCA, hit by Hurricane Helene.
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Georgia Midwifery Restrictions Face New Legal Challenge As State's Maternal Mortality Rate Stays Among Nation's WorstGeorgia's restrictive midwifery laws face a new court challenge as the state's maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest in the nation.
Georgia's 2026 Casino Legalization Push Gains Momentum As State Confronts Revenue GapGeorgia lawmakers push casino legalization as a revenue solution amid a growing state budget shortfall heading into 2026.SBA Offers Low-Interest Loans To CSRA Businesses And Nonprofits Hit By Georgia Drought Beginning April 28Federal small business loans become available to Augusta-area businesses and nonprofits affected by Georgia's ongoing drought conditions.June Through September In Augusta: A Practical Survival Guide For CSRA's Most Punishing SeasonA guide to navigating Augusta's most intense weather season, from heat management to storm preparedness across Richmond County.Augusta Public Transit In 2026: What APT Covers, Where It Falls Short In Richmond CountyAn in-depth look at Augusta's public transit system, its coverage gaps and the ongoing study that could reshape transportation in Richmond County.
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BusinessAugusta University Ranks 86th Nationally In First-Ever Cure Innovation Index For Healthcare TranslationAugusta University earns a national ranking in a first-of-its-kind index measuring healthcare research translation into practice.BusinessSavannah River Site's Heart Walk Campaign Breaks Fundraising Records With $127,000 For AHAThe Savannah River Site community raises a record amount for the American Heart Association through its annual Heart Walk campaign.PoliticsDemocrats Filing For Georgia Supreme Court Seats Signal Increasingly Contested Judicial Landscape In 2026Democratic candidates entering Georgia Supreme Court races signal a shift toward more competitive judicial elections in 2026.
SportsRough Stretch Continues For The GreenJackets As Five-Game Skid Tests The Giants' Low-A Roster DepthAugusta's GreenJackets navigate a difficult stretch as a five-game losing streak tests the depth of the Giants' Low-A affiliate.WeatherFort Gordon Controlled Burn Sends Smoke Drifting Northeast Across Augusta, Prompting Air Quality NoticesA Fort Gordon controlled burn sends smoke across northeast Augusta, prompting air quality advisories for sensitive groups in Richmond County.WeatherSpring In Augusta And The CSRA: Azaleas, The Masters, And Thunderstorm Season All Arrive At OnceAugusta's spring season brings azalea blooms, Masters week and the start of storm season all at the same time across the CSRA.
TrafficBroad Street Improvement Project Advances Through Downtown Augusta, Impacting Traffic And Pedestrian AccessOngoing construction along Broad Street continues to affect downtown Augusta traffic patterns and pedestrian routes through the corridor.TrafficAugusta Transit Upgrades Route 9 Red Line Along Lumpkin Road To Improve Access To Key DestinationsAPT's Route 9 Red Line along Lumpkin Road receives service improvements designed to better connect riders to key Augusta destinations.LifestyleJune At The Augusta Saturday Market Draws Strong Vendor And Community Turnout As Downtown Gains MomentumThe Augusta Saturday Market sees strong June attendance as vendors and community members gather amid growing downtown revitalization momentum.
LifestyleFerris Bueller Turns 40: Miller Theater Hosts a Sold-Out Nostalgic Screening That Celebrates Augusta's Cinema CultureAugusta's Miller Theater sells out a 40th anniversary screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, celebrating the city's vibrant cinema community.LifestyleAries Spears Brings Unfiltered Stand-Up To Augusta's Miller Theater In JuneComedian Aries Spears brings his signature unfiltered comedy style to Augusta's historic Miller Theater for a June stand-up performance.LifestyleBarista Championship Crowns Augusta's Best Latte Artist At June Competition Showcasing The City's Specialty Coffee SceneAugusta's June barista championship highlights the city's growing specialty coffee culture as competitors vie for the best latte art title.