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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.

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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‘Ramen that’s Georgia’ served amid ‘Blade Runner’ decor at Pho-Ramen’L

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Chefs Sean Wight and Mitchell Cintron love ramen, but Cintron said, since they are southern boys, they decided, “Let’s make ramen that’s Georgia. Let’s put collard greens and stuff in, use fried chicken, we’re using chicken thighs for everything. We use sausage, we grind our own sausage. That’s kind of the…

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Downtown Development Authority director says Augusta is bouncing back from pandemic

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Downtown Development Authority unveiled a new logo and gave a presentation to the Augusta Commission touting recent success in opening new business and enlarging current businesses in the downtown area as the pandemic begins to wane. Continue Reading…

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