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The ongoing revitalization of Augustaโ€™s urban core is helping transform the entire region. Keep up with the latest developments here.

Federal funds to flow downtown for maintenance, cleanup, communications

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Kiera Hein works and lives downtown and sheโ€™s noticed an improvement in how the sidewalks look.ย Continue Reading…

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Now Piedmont Augusta, hospital gets to work updating more than its signs

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The big letters on the top of the building now read Piedmont Augusta, but insideย it is business as usual at University Hospital, officials said.ย Continue Reading…

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Building a Business Downtown

Ashanti Lilley Pounds is the managing partner of The Law Office of Ashanti A. Lilley LLC in downtown Augusta. She also serves as a Board Member for the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta. When I first decided to go out in private practice as an attorney in 2017, I didnโ€™t too much consider location. I…

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As Fifth Street bridge nears completion in Augusta, whatโ€™s next?

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Itโ€™s a project thatโ€™s been going on for nearly two years to bring in family-friendly features. Continue Reading…

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Augusta St. Patrickโ€™s Day parade makes return after 2 year hiatus

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Irish American Heritage Society has announced, after a 2 year hiatus, the return of the Augusta St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade. Continue Reading…

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The Book Tavern gets ready for a big move

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Book Tavern is turning the page to a new chapter: โ€œChapter 5,โ€ to be exact, according to owner David Hutchison. Continue Reading…

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‘I didn’t know we were missing this’: Taste Wine Room opening in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Mark Guillory has studied wine all over the world, and is now looking to take that knowledge and create a unique experience for Augusta. Continue Reading…

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Local business receives $5,000 grant for restaurant relief during pandemic

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Running a restaurant during the pandemic hasnโ€™t been easy. Continue Reading…

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Arches, wine, hundreds of housing units in works for downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – From new arches greeting Riverwalk Augusta visitors, a James Brown “linear park” and lots of new places to live, change is happening in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…

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Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co. celebrates its fifth anniversary with a Renaissance Festival flair

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Tricycle jousting, sword fighting, a petting zoo, strolling minstrels and fire performers were among those scheduled to be part of Savannah River Brewing Co.โ€™s fifth โ€œbrewversaryโ€ celebration Saturday. Continue Reading…

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