🌱 Piedmont Augusta Best Workplace For Women + Condoleezza Rice Visits

Welcome back, Augusta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A gusty thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 52.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Augusta:

1. Piedmont Augusta was recently named the greatest workplace for women in 2023 by Newsweek. CEO Dr. Lilly Henson, the first woman CEO at the hospital, said of the recognition and the hospital, "I’m really excited for Piedmont, it’s a wonderful place to work and ... I’m proud of the fact that we won Newsweek’s greatest workplace for diversity and now Newsweek’s greatest workplace for women in 2023." (WJBF-TV)
2. Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently spoke at a private reception and dinner for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta on Wednesday. At the event, she spoke about a new endowment fund that aims to support the Boys & Girls Clubs' activities and programs. Rice is currently the vice chair of the Boys & Girls Club of America's board of governors and was in August last April to speak during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Great Augusta's soft opening for its new headquarters. (WRDW)
3. The location of the now-closed Bee's Knees restaurant is now available for lease. The space is managed by the Finem Group at Meybohm Commercial. John Eckley of Meybohm Commercial said of the space, "Out of appreciation for all this restaurant has meant to myself and so many, my hope is to see a new visionary restaurant take up the reins." (WRDW)

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Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Saturday, April 1

• The Other Tubmans: Emily & William At Augusta Museum Of History (12:30 PM)
• 11th Hour At Pine View Baptist Church (6:00 PM)

Sunday, April 2

• 2023 Augusta Mayor's Masters Reception At Augusta Common (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Masters Week has arrived, and there's a lot to look forward to. Check out this overview of activities and events coming up in and around Augusta this week. (The Augusta Chronicle)
• Richmond County schools are on spring break this week. Schools will be closed from Apr. 3-10 and return for in-person instruction on Tuesday, Apr. 11. (Richmond County School System via Facebook)
• If you're planning to drive near Topgolf Way and Cabela Drive, be aware of lane shifts and closures that have been put in place on Riverwatch Parkway for the Masters Tournament. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Due to the weather, today's Family Fun Day has been rescheduled for Apr. 15 at 10 a.m. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.