🌱 Two Injured In Single-Vehicle Accident + 1st Plane-Charging Station

Good morning, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Augusta and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 66 Low: 43.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds. High: 72 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Augusta today:

1. On Sunday afternoon, a car overturned after hitting a curb and a tree at the post office on Wrightsboro Road in Richmond County. Two people, the driver and passenger, were hurt in the incident, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment. No further details are currently available, according to the sheriff’s office, which responded to the accident. (WRDW)
2. Augusta Regional Airport has installed Georgia's first electric plane-charging station in partnership with BETA Technologies and Georgia Power, and the facility will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Mar. 22. The station includes a charger for electric aircraft within the airfield fence and three dual-port chargers for electric ground vehicles in the short-term and general aviation parking lots. It has been installed just in time for the annual influx of traffic during Masters week. (WRDW)
3. If you're headed to Garden City for the Masters golf tournament, some great restaurants have opened just in time to try out, including Tacocat, which offers great tacos, such as the shrimp diablo or tangy chicken, and Munchies Lab, serving regular comfort food with an adventurous twist. Soca Vegan Kitchen offers vegan food with Caribbean and Indian influences, while Vance's Bakery Bar offers alcohol-infused desserts. Check out more restaurants at the link to find spots that offer Southern staples, international bites, and traditional fare. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Tuesday, March 21

• Art Exhibit At Arts And Heritage Center (10:00 AM)
• City Of Augusta Commission Meeting At Commission Chamber (2:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 22

• Kids Club At Top Dawg Tavern (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Augusta University (AU) has launched its first three completely online graduate programs, including Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Information Security Management, and Master of Education in Instruction. According to Dr. Marc Austin, associate provost and dean of AU Online, the school aims to set itself apart from for-profit online universities by providing private school education in a public school model. (WJBF-TV)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Augusta area! Get all the property details at the link. (Augusta Patch)
• Old Waynesboro Road is closed for about 160 days while the Georgia Department of Transportation replaces the bridge over McBean Creek. A detour will direct traffic to Highway 25. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. 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.