🌱 Fire Truck Sinks Into The Pavement + Food Lion Feeds Bestows Award

Good morning, Augusta! I’m here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what’s going on around town. In today’s newsletter, you’ll learn about these stories and more…

But first, today’s weather:

Saturday: Sunny. High: 88 Low: 67.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Augusta today:

1. On Tuesday afternoon, Augusta Fire Truck 16 fell into a sink hole as the pavement collapsed beneath it. The incident occurred in the Goodwill parking lot and although it presented an inconvenience, there was no visible damage to the vehicle. How long the truck remained stuck was not announced. No further information is available. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2. Downtown Cooperative Church Ministries (DCCM) will receive the Food King Feeding Partner Award. The ceremony will be on June 6, at 2:30 p.m. Food Lion Feeds will bestow the award. It is part of the 8th Annual Feedy Awards. which honor organizations and individuals who dedicate themselves to feed their neighbors (Augusta CEO)
3. The city of Augusta, Ga, is still recovering from the devastating cyber attack that struck a full two weeks ago. Although, most utility payments are still being made in person, online paying is available again. Automobile payments are now up to speed. And Courts are now open a full day with virtual attendance also restored. Some services are working smoothly again, but others are still limping along. (WRDW)

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Today in Augusta:

Saturday:

Aiken Music Festival at Highlands Event Center (7:00 p.m.)

Sunday:

Philips & Banks at Friendship Chapel (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Returning to the Augusta Mall, Paranormal Cirque III, will be in town June 15 through June 18. The event is for those thirteen and older only. Buy your tickets here. See the show under the Big Top in the Dillard’s overflow parking lot. (Augusta Mall via Facebook)
• Augusta University Alum is now one of our newest Brigadier Generals. Jacob Middleton received his promotion and is now Director of Space Security Policy for the the National Space Council. Vice President Kamala Harris attended the ceremony. (Augusta University via Facebook)
• On June 3, the Created 2 Play Drumline will treat Augustans to a marching band performance. “The group is one of many attractions in the Augusta On Display meet and greet. So come on out to the Julian Smith Casino from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to chat with your local elected officials, and let your voice be heard. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)

Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow 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.