🌱 Augusta University Professor Awarded + Shooting Victim Identified

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Augusta Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

High: 76 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Augusta today:

1. As French becomes more widely used in cybersecurity, Dr. E. Nicole Meyer, a professor of French at Augusta University, has been awarded a prestigious Empowering French and Francophone Studies grant by the French Embassy of the United States. The grant will allow Meyer to collaborate with faculty from the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences to incorporate cyber-related French materials and activities into the university's four-semester language sequence, as well as to design an upper-level cyber and French course. (Jagwire – Augusta)
2. Zaire Person, an honor roll student and football player at Butler High School, was identified as the victim of a shooting at a large Splat Party that ended on Old McDuffie Road in Richmond County. Person's grandmother, Tanya Borders, described him as a beloved older brother who enjoyed playing video games with friends. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to call (706) 821-1080, and callers can remain anonymous. (WRDW)
3. The 2023 Garden City Festival will take place in downtown Augusta next weekend, beginning on Apr. 21. The festival, which has been ranked as one of the top 20 festivals in Georgia, will feature garden and floral exhibits, engaging speakers, pop-up workshops, a Vendor Market, and private garden tours. Proceeds from the festival will go toward the preservation of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center. (WRDW)

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Today in Augusta:

• Coding Lab For Kids: Code Your First App At Apple Augusta (5:00 PM)
• Trivia With Mike Sleeper At The Pizza Joint - Downtown (7:00 PM)
• Bobcat Live At Soul Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Discover new opportunities for your business during the City of Augusta Business Equity Fund Launch event on Apr. 17! You can register for the event here. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this weekend? Check out the list of events happening in and around Augusta this weekend at the link! (Visit Augusta)
• Commissioner Francine Scott (District 9) will host a Spring Festival on Apr. 15 at Broadway Baptist Church in Augusta. Join the community for free food, giveaways, health screenings, and more! (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.