🌱 Google For The Olive Street Bridge + Hospital Permits + YMCA Meals

Hi all. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Augusta Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 83 Low: 66.
• Friday: Brilliant sunshine. High: 92 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Augusta:

1. Google may be the answer for the Olive Street Bridge! The City Engineering Services of Augusta voted Tuesday to inform Google, Apple, and Waze about the ten-foot six-inch clearance of the infamous railroad bridge. They are hoping the GPS services of the internet giants will be able to warn drivers to turn around if they are driving tall vehicles. (Subscription: Augusta Press)
2. A Georgia State Senate task force met on Tuesday to discuss the continued need for hospitals to have a Permit prior to building or adding facilities. The debate centers around whether hospitals should be required to obtain a Certificate of Need, or if new facilities can be built in communities of less than fifty thousand individuals. Augusta University Health is one of the organizations in the middle of this controversy. (WRDW)
3. Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is currently providing summer meals for children. Children from Richmond and other Georgia counties will be able to partake in meals at multiple different YMCA locations. Two of the summer food program partners are Bright From the Start in Georgia, and The Department of Education in South Carolina. (WJBF-TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Thursday, June 15

• Augusta Commission Special Called Meeting At Municipal Building (1:00 PM)
• Comprehensive Plan Meeting At Warren Road Community Center (6:00 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Live Music with Old Man Crazy At Top Dawg Tavern (4:00 PM)
• Free-ish Art Show At Humanitree House (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss out on the perfect opportunity to adopt a new furry friend! The Friends of Augusta Animal Services are currently offering a remarkable discount, reducing the adoption fees for all dogs to a mere ten dollars. This incredible offer is only valid for the remaining days of this week. (Friends of Augusta Animal Services via Facebook)
• Congratulations to three siblings on their graduation - Whitlee Merritt, a Master Barber, and twins Wesley Merritt and Walker Merritt, who both pursued Welding, all celebrated their achievement by walking the stage together. They are now proud future cougars! (Augusta Technical College via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.