🌱 Raindrops Keep Falling On Augusta + Flying Over To Celebrate 100th

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Augusta these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 89 Low: 69.
• Sunday: Pleasant with sunshine. High: 93 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories in Augusta today:

1. The rain keeps falling in CSRA as flood reports flow in. South Augusta is particularly hard hit due to ground saturation. WRDW shows photos of flood waters, downed trees, and ultimately a rainbow filled with promise. Residents are encouraged to recall flood safety tips — for example, "turn around, don't drown" can apply to a road covered by just a single inch of water. — and prepare for flooding using sandbags and gravel. (WRDW)
2. Commemorating 100 years of in-the-air refueling, the U.S. Airforce will conduct flyovers in Augusta and across the nation. The flyover will begin at McDill Airforce Base, FL, reaching Cape Coral Beach, FL, at about 11:15 a.m., and crossing the Augusta National Golf Club at about 1:00 p.m. this Tuesday, Jul. 27. Today, the U.S. Airforce has a full fleet of aircraft competent to refuel in flight in the air — but in 1923, it was considered a near miracle. (WRDW)
3. The Literacy Center of the HUB for Community Innovation at Augusta University marks its first birthday in 2023. The Center is holding summer camps, GED, and Adult Literacy classes. Originally focused on the needs of school-aged children, the programs are now expanding to meet the needs of the adult community. (Jagwire – Augusta)

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Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Saturday, June 24

• Fair Housing Home/ Ownership Expo 2023 at Snelling Conference Center (10:00 AM)

Sunday, June 25

• 2023 Candlelight Music Series at Augusta Common (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• All you antique car aficionados, take heed! Today, Jun. 24, is the day of the CSRA Ford and Mustang Show at Fairway Ford of Augusta from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m. Give the once over to collectible Fords of various models and non-Fords, as well. (mustang.org)
• Katie Wynn, founder and President of Dynamik Consulting shared her Insights Color Energies networking "tool "with the Women in Business at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Her engaging and unique approach was a huge success for which participants offer many thanks. (Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Cierra Williams, reigning Miss Augusta University, has just fulfilled another personal goal: competing in the 2023 Miss Georgia Competition. She has already obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences at Augusta University. (Augusta University via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll catch up with you soon with your next 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.