DDA of Augusta is committed to providing resources and support for our downtown small businesses after the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Please visit these links for a list of available resources:
https://www.augustametrochamber.com/streaming/support-for-businesses-affected-by-hurricane-helene
The next DDA Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at 600 Broad Street, Augusta, GA.
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In remembrance of John Clarke, a dedicated servant of the Augusta community, a former county commissioner, and a board member of the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta from 2020-2022. Current Chairman of the Board of DDA Augusta, Jack Evans, shares, “I am thankful for Mr. Clarke’s service to the DDA and for his dedication to […]
By Tara Wood Constructed in the 1890s, three buildings located at 501, 509, and 513 James Brown Boulevard had been vacant for nearly 50 years and were on track to be demolished. However, local developer Brendon Steffes thoughtfully preserved and renovated them into 22 market-rate apartments with each one having unique variations. The original doors […]
On December 7, 2023, the DDA of Augusta and Augusta Tech announced the name and location of the new microenterprise center at a downtown Augusta press conference. Accelerate Augusta will be housed in the “Old Chamber Building” at 600 Broad Street with renovations slated to begin in January 2024. Thanks to a 2022 $2.3 million […]