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Hello Augusta! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a major gang raid could change safety in Augusta
  • Could this new center transform access to medical equipment in Augusta?
  • How strong is Augusta’s economy heading into 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Music Bingo at Top Dawg Tavern and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Augustafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Raids in Augusta, Grovetown target Youngins With Money street gang (augustachronicle.com) — Augusta and Grovetown officers recently raided several local homes tied to the Youngins With Money gang, seizing drugs, cash, and arresting the alleged leader. Investigators say the group has been under scrutiny all year for large-scale trafficking and gun crimes across Richmond County, and they credit regional cooperation for the latest round of arrests and seizures.
   

2. Augusta nonprofits unite to raise $200K for medical supply center (wjbf.com) — Two Augusta nonprofits are working to raise $200,000 for a full-time community medical resource center that will distribute refurbished equipment and offer basic health screenings. They’ve already raised about $60,000 and say a permanent Augusta location would let them help far more residents who can’t afford medical supplies or routine care.
   

3. Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast offers snapshot of the local economy (augusta.edu) — Augusta residents just got a detailed look at the region’s economic health, with local GDP now around $37 billion and real growth slightly trailing the national average. At Augusta University’s Economic Forecast Breakfast, speakers highlighted Richmond, Columbia, and Burke counties’ roles, the power of education and industry diversity, and how research spending and national policy uncertainty could shape Augusta’s job market and growth in 2026.
   

4. Georgia DOT honors Southern Georgia Regional Transit (valdostadailytimes.com) — Augusta is hosting the 2025 Georgia Transit Association Annual Conference, where Southern Georgia Regional Transit received the Frank J. Hill Outstanding Service Award from GDOT. The honor, announced in Augusta, recognizes the agency’s rapid growth, strong safety record, and innovative efforts to expand rural transit across multiple South Georgia counties.
   

5. Flu, RSV cases rising ahead of holiday: What parents should know (wrdw.com) — With flu and RSV cases rising as Christmas approaches, Augusta-area parents are urged to watch kids closely for worsening symptoms and stay home with any fever. Georgia and South Carolina haven’t been hit hardest yet, but infections and even measles cases are climbing, so doctors stress vaccines, handwashing, and basic hygiene to keep local families healthier this season.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Christmas Movie Series: Elf
    Diamond Lakes Library , 101 Diamond Lakes Way , Hephzibah
    3:30 pm
  • PTO Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
    McBean Elementary School Hephzibah, GA 30815
    5:00 pm
  • Music Bingo
    Top Dawg Tavern - Augusta, GA , 2821 Washington Rd , Augusta
    6:30 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • Member Play - Little Snow Scientists
    Imagination Station Children's Museum at Hickman Park , 965 Hickman Rd , Augusta
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Blondie was LOST on December 15, 2025 in Augusta, GA 30904 near Walton Way Hickman near Partridge Inn Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest… (Nextdoor Summerville)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Stella Rose was LOST on December 16, 2025 in Hephzibah, GA 30815 near Diamond lakes park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Kingsgrant)
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Augusta. Apply here.
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for Housekeeper / House Cleaner Full Time / Part Time Positions Available in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

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