AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – While some businesses closed during the pandemic, dozens opened. That was good news for downtown Augusta. Whether it’s something to eat or a sweet treat, some businesses took a risk during a tough time and started a new venture. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta Pride’s celebrations are back next month after the pandemic canceled last year’s events. that cancellation didn’t just put an end to the festivities, it took big money away from the local economy. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Officials from the City of Augusta, Richmond County Board of Education and Georgia General Assembly will host a parade this weekend to celebrate the basketball championship wins of three area school. The parade, scheduled for Sunday, will celebrate the championships of the Cross Creek High School Girls and Boys and Josey […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Big changes could be on the way for our medical community and those across Georgia. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp flew into Augusta on Tuesday to talk about the recently passed budget. Included in that budget is the new 3+ program. It’s meant to get more doctors into rural areas where they’re […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Piedmont Healthcare is announcing a $1 billion partnership with University Hospital. The deal with Piedmont — which has a dozen hospitals from Atlanta to Athens, Columbus and Macon — also includes a $20 million investment in community health benefits over 10 years. Continue Reading…
DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) – Downtown Development Authority members and contractors held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, at the opening of a new apartment building in Downtown Augusta. 12 new apartments are now inside the former shirt and handkerchief factory on Ellis Street. Officials in the community say this is one of many projects to […]
General contractor Mark Donahue is a self-described “wood guy,” but he had to become a man of steel for his newest renovation project. The president of Peach Contractors Inc. and several stakeholders in downtown development cut the ribbon Thursday morning officially opening the former Marks Manufacturing Co. at 943 Ellis St. as a dozen one-bedroom […]
Goodbye, Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hello, Destination Augusta. Local travel and tourism officials gathered outside the city’s Augusta & Co. tourist information center Thursday afternoon to unveil a new regional brand to coincide with the re-emergence of vacation travel from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) – The Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today that it is changing its name to Destination Augusta. “We feel [the new name] truly reflects our focus on marketing for visitors, bringing new business that our attractions and local businesses normally wouldn’t have,” said President and CEO Bennish Brown. Continue Reading…
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – If you’ve walked down Broad Street lately you might have noticed a few new spots. Despite the pandemic restaurants, businesses, and apartments have continued popping up all over Augusta within the last year, breathing new life into downtown. The challenges of last year were only a road bump for many of […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s one of Georgia’s biggest investments in entrepreneur training and it’s right here in our backyard at the Georgia Cyber Center. The goal is to teach and provide resources for people looking to start-up their own business. Anybody can be a part of this you just have to apply. They are […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Between restoring old pieces of Augusta to bringing in brand new developments downtown is growing by the day. Today the ribbon was cut on the old blue handkerchief factory on Ellis Street which will be now be used as family housing. After a year of shut doors and closures, it’s good […]