Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity broke ground on new homes today as local families, businesses + community members gathered to support the homeownership program in Fredericksburg.

Amazon in partnership with The Community Foundation will award $350,000 in grants to local nonprofits serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Culpeper, and Louisa Counties.

Eligible organizations may apply through Sept. 21 as proposals are reviewed for alignment with the fund's priorities.

On Saturday, Aug. 22, Dog Krazy marked 20 years at its downtown location at 307 William St by offering 20% off and anniversary goodie bags, and it was founded in 2006 by Nancy Guinn — it has since added branches in Richmond, Ruther Glen and Stafford.

Residents near Dahlgren should expect loud noise today as the Naval Surface Warfare Center conducts range testing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to the Potomac River will be restricted in the range danger zone (testing times may change).

Stafford Supervisors approved a conditional-use permit for Wyatt Lane Solar after hearing a presentation from Charlottesville-based Terraform, allowing the developer to move forward with the project.