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Hi there, Augusta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Augusta’s long-awaited veterans cemetery is likely to be built
  • How Augusta groups plan to protect homeless neighbors through this winter
  • How Augusta deputies turned a Walmart shopping trip into holiday hope

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veterans cemetery closer to becoming a reality in Augusta (wfxg.com) — A long-sought veterans cemetery for the Augusta area is closer than ever, with officials eyeing a site in Gracewood behind East Central Regional Hospital. Backed by years of local advocacy and new federal VA funding, Commissioner Don Clark says the project now has the momentum and resources it needs to finally move forward.
   

2. Augusta homeless task force holds last meeting of 2025, sets goals for next year (wrdw.com) — Augusta’s Homeless Task Force just wrapped up its final 2025 meeting, setting priorities for winter safety, the January PIT count, and 2026 funding to support local homeless services. Leaders from groups like Piedmont Augusta and United Way stressed collaboration, highlighted warming centers such as May Park, and warned that school breaks can leave vulnerable kids without reliable food or learning support.
   

3. Richmond County Sheriff's Office hosts first ‘Shop with a Cop' to build trust with local youth (wjbf.com) — Richmond County deputies just hosted their first-ever “Shop with a Cop” at the Augusta Walmart on Wrightsboro Road, pairing officers with 15 children from underserved neighborhoods to buy gifts and essentials. The program aims to ease holiday hardships, like one boy’s family losing a home to fire, while building trust between Augusta youth and local law enforcement for future years.
   

4. Holiday Cheer delivered to patients at Wellstar Children's Hospital (wfxg.com) — Young patients at Wellstar Children’s Hospital in Augusta got a big dose of holiday cheer as volunteers from Savannah Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Cheeriodicals delivered more than 120 “Cheer Up” boxes. With puzzles, toys, and a visit from the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, the annual tradition continues to brighten hospital stays for local children and their families.
   

5. Record 122 million Americans to travel this holiday season (wjbf.com) — Holiday travel is expected to hit record levels this year, and Augusta-area residents are being urged to plan ahead for crowded roads and airports. AAA recommends checking flight status, arriving early, and preparing your car before long drives, while also stressing basic safety like seatbelts, avoiding distractions, and never driving impaired. These tips can help locals navigate the busy season more smoothly.
   

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    she got out a few days after moving from Illinois, please share!! (Nextdoor Sherwood)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Augusta. Apply here.
  • TruTeam, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager (After Paint) in Augusta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Augusta here.

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