🌱 Augusta Man Identified In Fatal Crash + Augusta Transit Survey

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Augusta Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in our community.

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• Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 79 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Augusta:

1. North Augusta's Lorenzo A. Reyes-Garcia, 36, has been identified as the victim in a fatal Aiken County car crash that occurred earlier in April. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Dixie Clay Road, and Reyes-Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force injuries. Reyes-Garcia's 2003 Chevrolet van was traveling west on Dixie Clay Road when it ran off the left side of the road, struck a tree, and overturned. (Subscription: The Augusta Chronicle)
2. Augusta Transit has found in recent surveys that the local public transit system needs improvements. Riders have said that buses aren't going where they're needed, and payment options need to be diversified to make the August Transit organization's services more accessible. The transit department intends to add six new buses to the fleet that will allow riders to pay with cards and money transfer apps and will make the case to Richmond County commissioners to expand bus routes. (WJBF-TV)
3. Locals will have the option of conveniently disposing of unused medication at the sheriff's department and area drug stores during National Take Back Day next Saturday, Apr. 22. National Take Back Day happens twice annually and is meant to reduce deaths from drug overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the most recent provisional mortality data indicates more than 107,000 Americans died from a drug overdose between 2021 and 2022. Participating drug stores, groceries, and pharmacies in Augusta are available at the link. (WRDW)

Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Saturday, April 15

• Canal Discovery Day At Augusta Canal Discovery Center (10:00 AM)
• Family Fun Day At Augusta Common (10:00 AM)
• Commissioner Scott Presents Spring Festival At Broadway Baptist Church (12:00 PM)

Sunday, April 16

• Artrageous! Family Sunday: Arrrrrrt Ba Da Bum! At Morris Museum Of Art (2:00 PM)
• Movies At The Miller: The Parent Trap At Miller Theater (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Richmond County School System congratulated AR Johnson Magnet School media specialist Laurie Gove for being selected as Richmond County's Media Specialist of the Year! Gove will progress to a regional competition, which will be announced later in the month. (Richmond County School System via Facebook)
• The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System will be partnering with Tia's Corner to offer a grief support group for children dealing with the loss of a loved one, divorce, or moving to a new city or school. The free, eight-week support group for children ages 6-18 will begin on Saturday, Apr. 22, and run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ending on Jun. 10. To register your child, call Shirley Norman at (706) 284-2124. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• The Augusta Museum of History offers a James Brown Family Historical Tour recurring weekly on Saturdays! Admission is $25 and the tour runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Visit Augusta)

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— 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.