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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.
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…
As Fifth Street bridge nears completion in Augusta, what’s next?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s a project that’s been going on for nearly two years to bring in family-friendly features. Continue Reading…
Augusta St. Patrick’s Day parade makes return after 2 year hiatus
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Irish American Heritage Society has announced, after a 2 year hiatus, the return of the Augusta St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Continue Reading…
The Book Tavern gets ready for a big move
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Book Tavern is turning the page to a new chapter: “Chapter 5,” to be exact, according to owner David Hutchison. Continue Reading…
‘I didn’t know we were missing this’: Taste Wine Room opening in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Mark Guillory has studied wine all over the world, and is now looking to take that knowledge and create a unique experience for Augusta. Continue Reading…
Local business receives $5,000 grant for restaurant relief during pandemic
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Running a restaurant during the pandemic hasn’t been easy. Continue Reading…
Arches, wine, hundreds of housing units in works for downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – From new arches greeting Riverwalk Augusta visitors, a James Brown “linear park” and lots of new places to live, change is happening in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…