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Cheers Augusta! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Random Savannah attack sends victim to Augusta Burn Center with severe burns
  • How one Augusta church made Christmas brighter for 51 children
  • How Augusta-linked researchers say kids’ sleep could lower suicide risk

Also on today's calendar: Santa Claus at Top Dawg Tavern! and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Colder with plenty of sun, with a high of 42 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 36.
  • Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Churchgoing woman suffered severe burns in random toxic chemical attack while walking at park (legitgov.org) — A Savannah woman who was randomly doused with a corrosive chemical while walking in Forsyth Park is now being treated at the Augusta Burn Center for severe burns over half her body. The attacker has not been caught, and her family says the liquid burned through her clothes and even melted her car key fob. Her case highlights the critical role Augusta’s burn center plays in major trauma care across Georgia.
   

• Local church helps 51 children through Christmas toy drive (wrdw.com) — A local Augusta church’s Gifts of Grace program helped brighten Christmas for 51 children from 17 families by providing toys during a tough holiday season. Altared Doers Church volunteers, many drawing on their own hardships, say they hope to expand the effort next year so even more Augusta families feel supported and included.
   

• Better sleep may shield against mental health problems in kids (futurity.org) — Researchers connected to Augusta University and UGA say better sleep could help protect kids, especially in low-income families, from suicidal thoughts and emotional struggles. Using brain scans and national data, they found that consistent, high-quality sleep and strong brain connectivity may buffer the effects of economic hardship. They urge pediatricians and schools to screen for sleep problems and support healthier routines.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 15
  • Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club Youth on Course
    Eisenhower Lakes Golf Club , 537 Range Rd. , Fort Eisenhower
    12:00 pm
  • Vendor Village Market
    Evans Market , 1005 Market St , Evans
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Holiday Special Storytime
    Diamond Lakes Library , 101 Diamond Lakes Way , Hephzibah
    10:00 am
  • Drop-In Tech Hour
    Diamond Lakes Library , 101 Diamond Lakes Way , Hephzibah
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Read more at Augusta Good News about a movie shot in Augusta.
    https://augustagoodnews.com/thriller-shot-in-augusta-will-make-theatrical-debut-valentines-weekend-2026/ (Nextdoor Montclair)
  • Is this your baby?
    Female who’s recently had puppies. Running on Indian Creek Rd (Nextdoor Arrowhead)
  • At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Augusta. Apply here.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Home2 Suites Augusta - Housekeeper in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hephzibah

  • SEE IT: Augusta Christmas Tree Light Up Spectacular (augustachronicle.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Evans Knights vs. Thomson Bulldogs + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Grovetown

  • SEE IT: Grovetown holds Christmas Parade (augustachronicle.com)
  • Grovetown celebrates holidays with annual Christmas festival (wrdw.com)
  • How the Jenkins flag football team matches up with Greenbrier in state finals (savannahnow.com)

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