🌱 Detention Center Shank Fight + RISE Augusta Receives 300 Books

Hi all! Miranda Fraraccio here with your Thursday edition of the Augusta Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 75 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Augusta:

1. A fight broke out at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, causing a shank fight between inmates. Nine inmates were arrested, leaving four inmates with stab wounds and three with cuts. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Department, inmates left their cells at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, and a fight broke out, causing one inmate to pull out a shank and stab another. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2. RISE Augusta received more than 300 books from Bank of America to help children learn to read. The books will be used towards RISE Augusta's free books drives allowing kids from underserved communities to pick free books and utilize their free tutoring services. The goal of the organization is to get kids excited about reading again. (WRDW)
3. Former Richmond County Democratic Party Chair Dr. Lowell Marvin Greenbaum dies at 94 years old. Greenbaum was an Augusta politics staple, serving as chair for more than 16 years before he died from a stroke in his home. While serving as chair, he hosted former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. (The Augusta Chronicle)

Today in Augusta:

• April 2023 Member Open Play - Imagination Station Children's Museum (9:00 AM)
• Ancestry Library Edition Workshop - Augusta Public Library (2:00 PM)
• PRIME Time Augusta - Georgia Public Library Service (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to become a nurse? Augusta Technical College will be holding nursing information sessions on Apr. 27, May 11, and May 25 for anyone interested in enrolling. The sessions are mandatory for admission. (Augusta Technical College via Facebook)
• Georgia Power Co. and State regulatory staff agreed on a plan to boost power bills by 12 percent in June. The increase will cover the higher cost of natural gas and coal the utility uses to power its 2.7 million customers. (The Augusta Press)
• Catch comedian John Crist this Friday, Apr. 28, on his "Emotional Support" tour at the Bell Auditorium. Crist is one of the nation's fast-rising comedians, amassing a fanbase of over 5.7 million followers. (CCM Magazine)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all later for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.