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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.

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co. celebrates its fifth anniversary with a Renaissance Festival flair

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Tricycle jousting, sword fighting, a petting zoo, strolling minstrels and fire performers were among those scheduled to be part of Savannah River Brewing Co.’s fifth “brewversary” celebration Saturday. Continue Reading…

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Augusta Museum of History to expand

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Augusta Museum of History will soon begin an expansion of the property located on Reynolds Street to allow for an increase in the amount of space available for exhibits. Continue Reading…

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