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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.
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 27
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Downtown Augusta business owners are teaming up to host Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. All they need now are Augustans to come down and participate. Continue Reading…
Harry Potter Downtown Crawl Includes More than Bars
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Dressing up like Harry Potter characters and spending a Saturday frequenting downtown businesses sounded fun to Katherine Bonner and her friends, Sanj Singh and Amanda Lynes. Continue Reading…
Plans in motion for new businesses, housing downtown
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – New housing, new businesses. There are plenty of plans in motion for new development in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…
Augustans Have Multiple Ways to Support Local Businesses in November
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Augustans have lots of opportunities to support local businesses and creatives, both this weekend and throughout the holiday season. Continue Reading…
With bond defeat, city looks at other ways to fund new arena
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s back to the drawing board for a new James Brown Arena. Continue Reading…
Officials regroup after defeat of bond for new James Brown Arena
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) – A day after voters turned down a bond of up to $240 million to help build a new James Brown Arena, the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority met. Continue Reading…
Downtown park renamed honoring Augusta native, world champion boxer
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A big name in the boxing ring. Now it’s the name of a downtown Augusta park. Friday city leaders renamed Hillside Park in honor of Augusta native and five-time world champion boxer Vernon Forrest. Continue Reading…
Augusta Tech brimming with changes, still mum on deal with computer giant
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The many changes in store at Augusta Technical College include an announcement so impactful that it’s been postponed until more people can help share the news. Continue Reading…
Singer CeeLo Green to aid Paine College as artist in residence, recruiter, supporter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Paine College added a big voice to its efforts to recruit new students and restore its fabled choir. Continue Reading…
New art brightens downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Some new art is brightening up downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…