AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – If you’re looking for something to do without the kids the Poison Peach Festival is back. Next weekend you’ll have the opportunity to see some local and independent film makers at the imperial theater in downtown Augusta for the 13th year. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Brandy Gibson’s bridal dreams have gotten bigger and better than ever. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Diana Mejia was shocked to see the response her new plus-size clothing store has gotten since opening two weeks ago. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Bars and restaurants are getting back into the swing of things just in time for the city’s unofficial local event. from local vendors to an art exhibition, the community is coming together in a big way. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – While some businesses closed during the pandemic, dozens opened. That was good news for downtown Augusta. Whether it’s something to eat or a sweet treat, some businesses took a risk during a tough time and started a new venture. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta Pride’s celebrations are back next month after the pandemic canceled last year’s events. that cancellation didn’t just put an end to the festivities, it took big money away from the local economy. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Officials from the City of Augusta, Richmond County Board of Education and Georgia General Assembly will host a parade this weekend to celebrate the basketball championship wins of three area school. The parade, scheduled for Sunday, will celebrate the championships of the Cross Creek High School Girls and Boys and Josey […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Big changes could be on the way for our medical community and those across Georgia. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp flew into Augusta on Tuesday to talk about the recently passed budget. Included in that budget is the new 3+ program. It’s meant to get more doctors into rural areas where they’re […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Piedmont Healthcare is announcing a $1 billion partnership with University Hospital. The deal with Piedmont — which has a dozen hospitals from Atlanta to Athens, Columbus and Macon — also includes a $20 million investment in community health benefits over 10 years. Continue Reading…
DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) – Downtown Development Authority members and contractors held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, at the opening of a new apartment building in Downtown Augusta. 12 new apartments are now inside the former shirt and handkerchief factory on Ellis Street. Officials in the community say this is one of many projects to […]
General contractor Mark Donahue is a self-described “wood guy,” but he had to become a man of steel for his newest renovation project. The president of Peach Contractors Inc. and several stakeholders in downtown development cut the ribbon Thursday morning officially opening the former Marks Manufacturing Co. at 943 Ellis St. as a dozen one-bedroom […]
Goodbye, Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hello, Destination Augusta. Local travel and tourism officials gathered outside the city’s Augusta & Co. tourist information center Thursday afternoon to unveil a new regional brand to coincide with the re-emergence of vacation travel from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading…