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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.
‘Elevated diner food’: Brunch House of Augusta makes Yelp’s top 100 restaurants list
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Nestled in the former Whistle Stop Cafe on Greene Street sits one of Augusta’s newest gems — although it’s bound to get a lot more attention after being named to Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S.. Continue Reading…
New Augusta fund seeks to aid groups helping children, seeking to end poverty
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Allan Soto and Vinea Capital have always tried to do well by serving others, particularly adults with developmental disabilities and underserved children. But he knows there are others out there doing similar work, and he would like to support them as well through a new fund. Continue Reading…
Local brewery was happy to help raise money for cancer research
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Although Savannah River Brewing Co. was closed Thursday afternoon, several of its employees and some guests were on hand for a special presentation. Continue Reading…
Downtown Augusta holding Christmas Decoration Crawl
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Parents, do you need something family friendly to keep the kids busy over winter break? Downtown Augusta has a downtown decoration crawl. Continue Reading…
Hometown History: The Augusta Christmas Parade
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Tree lightings, Christmas parades and other holiday events are in full swing right now. Continue Reading…
Holiday roundup: Decor, parade, tours and more beckon guests
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A couple of holiday events are brightening up downtown Augusta in coming days. Continue Reading…
Photojournalism: Augusta Tree Lighting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Pictures with Santa, ornament making, arts and crafts, rides on a train and performances from area schools led up to the big event Dec. 4 at the Augusta Common – the annual Christmas tree lighting. Continue Reading…
Augusta small businesses see boost from holiday shopping event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Augusta — decorations, music and, of course, holiday gifts. Continue Reading…
Augusta small business growth prompts first-ever Small Business Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The sun has set on Black Friday this year and small businesses are looking forward to their big day of sales. We spoke to business owners in downtown Augusta ahead of Small business Saturday Holiday Crawl. Continue Reading…
For Small Business Saturday, local shop owners tout customer service, personal touch
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and America’s Main Streets are ready for one of their biggest days of the year – Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. Continue Reading…