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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.
“Agent Game” film trailer features images of Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – The Garden City has made it to the Silver Screen. Continue Reading…
One on One with Richard Rogers │ Growth in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Margaret Woodard’s job might sound pretty simple – make Augusta’s metro area a better place to live, work and play. Continue Reading…
Normal, but not normal: Augusta anticipates return of traditional Masters Tournament
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – All pieces are falling in place for the return of a “normal” Masters Week to Augusta. But the return, after two years of doing without, is far from normal. Continue Reading…
Saturday Market on the River opens
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Looking at the overcast skies that threatened rain, Krystle Lugosoto wasn’t sure how she’d fare on opening day at the Saturday Market on the River. Continue Reading…
Augusta Metro Chamber motivates its members at 113th Annual Meeting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce held its 113th annual meeting on Thursday night at the Marriott Convention Center downtown, hosting an ample crowd with dinner, a year-end review and a program highlighting an optimistic approach to doing business in Richmond County. Continue Reading…
Revamp plans underway for Broad Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Broad street is getting a facelift. $25M in TIA funds will be used to make several upgrades to the roadway and surrounding features. Continue Reading…
Destination Augusta and the Downtown Development Authority meet with commissioners
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Visitors to the Garden City drop millions when in town for special events, film projects and conventions – to the tune of $544.7 million in the pandemic-stricken 2020. Continue Reading…
Federal funds to flow downtown for maintenance, cleanup, communications
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Kiera Hein works and lives downtown and she’s noticed an improvement in how the sidewalks look. Continue Reading…
Now Piedmont Augusta, hospital gets to work updating more than its signs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The big letters on the top of the building now read Piedmont Augusta, but inside it is business as usual at University Hospital, officials said. Continue Reading…
Building a Business Downtown
Ashanti Lilley Pounds is the managing partner of The Law Office of Ashanti A. Lilley LLC in downtown Augusta. She also serves as a Board Member for the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta. When I first decided to go out in private practice as an attorney in 2017, I didn’t too much consider location. I…