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The ongoing revitalization of Augusta’s urban core is helping transform the entire region. Keep up with the latest developments here.
Sneak peek: HUB for Community Innovation opens to partners with visit by Condoleezza Rice
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – About 150 people, including former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, gathered at the new HUB for Community Innovation campus on Tuesday to celebrate the end of construction on the $33.5 million community resource center. Continue Reading…
Business preparations for Masters are in full swing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As the patrons return to Augusta National, local businesses are booming. Continue Reading…
Downtown Augusta offers food, music, drinks. Here are some nightlife hotspots
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Downtown Augusta nightlife continues to offer delicious food, drinks and entertainment. Continue Reading…
“Agent Game” film trailer features images of Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – The Garden City has made it to the Silver Screen. Continue Reading…
One on One with Richard Rogers │ Growth in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Margaret Woodard’s job might sound pretty simple – make Augusta’s metro area a better place to live, work and play. Continue Reading…
Normal, but not normal: Augusta anticipates return of traditional Masters Tournament
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – All pieces are falling in place for the return of a “normal” Masters Week to Augusta. But the return, after two years of doing without, is far from normal. Continue Reading…
Saturday Market on the River opens
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Looking at the overcast skies that threatened rain, Krystle Lugosoto wasn’t sure how she’d fare on opening day at the Saturday Market on the River. Continue Reading…
Augusta Metro Chamber motivates its members at 113th Annual Meeting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce held its 113th annual meeting on Thursday night at the Marriott Convention Center downtown, hosting an ample crowd with dinner, a year-end review and a program highlighting an optimistic approach to doing business in Richmond County. Continue Reading…
Revamp plans underway for Broad Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Broad street is getting a facelift. $25M in TIA funds will be used to make several upgrades to the roadway and surrounding features. Continue Reading…
Destination Augusta and the Downtown Development Authority meet with commissioners
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Visitors to the Garden City drop millions when in town for special events, film projects and conventions – to the tune of $544.7 million in the pandemic-stricken 2020. Continue Reading…