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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 focus of new partnership
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Augusta Technical College and the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta are teaming up build a facility for small business owners. Continue Reading…
Now Opening: Cheesecakes to dream about, elegant cigar bar and earth-friendly soap
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – A Cordon Bleu chef who has been selling her bespoke and imaginative cheesecakes will be finally opening a brick and mortar store. A cigar club meant for millennials and older will soon light up downtown; and a new franchise of specialty hand, body and laundry soaps has high hopes for its new…
A sports bar with an international flair has opened in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Newly opened Manny’s Sports Off Broad features an international menu in a sports bar environment. Continue Reading…
Local investor buys historic Broad Street building
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – An iconic downtown building with a musical past has been sold to a local real estate investor. Continue Reading…
Upcoming triathlon to have a major economic impact on Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – In about a month, a local triathlon is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of more than $9 million, according to Michelle Pippin. Continue Reading…
Addison Niday & Beautify Augusta work to restore classic Augusta murals
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Addison Niday is an artist on a mission. A few months back, he got a lot of attention for restoring several Coca-Cola murals around the area and founding the Augusta Mural Restoration Project. Continue Reading…
James Brown Arena, Bell Auditorium see best year ever
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2021-22 fiscal year was the most successful in the history of the James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium, according to management. Continue Reading…
Downtown Augusta experiences business growth & expansion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Business is growing in the Garden City! Continue Reading…
Now Opening: Manny’s Sports Off Broad serves ‘pub grub’; Orange Otter Toys gets playful
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – “That Greek Chef” brings eclectic pub grub downtown, and a working mother unveils a throwback toy experience. Continue Reading…
‘One step ahead’: New cameras lead to arrests, promote safer Augusta, sheriff’s office says
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office’s new hotspot cameras are proving effective, having led to two homicide arrests and 18 stolen vehicle arrests. Continue Reading…
