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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.

Urban K9 opens in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Pet boutique Fetch 501 has rebranded to Urban K9, a new one-stop shop for dog-lovers getting its paws wet in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…

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Downtown Augusta Office Submarket Report 2022

As an organization, the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta is committed to working with the local real estate community for both reporting and new leasing opportunities. Recently, DDA Board Member and commercial realtor Phuong Nguyen presented the office submarket report for Downtown Augusta, GA. The following data is based on transactions within the past 3 years. On the leasing…

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Augusta’s Jewish community dedicates historical markers for downtown centers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Another step was taken Sunday to ensure Augustans remember and honor their local history and its ties to the Jewish faith. Continue Reading…

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Augusta adds 10 new pieces to Sculpture Trail. Here’s a guide to each one.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The Augusta Sculpture Trail is keeping some old favorites and collecting new ones. Continue Reading…

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Painted Piano from Jessye Norman School of the Arts unveiled at Georgia Cyber Center

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The tech industry and the arts converged on Tuesday afternoon at the Shaffer Building of the Georgia Cyber Center, which hosted, alongside the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, the Painted Piano Unveiling Concert. Continue Reading…

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Augusta Museum of History highlights 21st Century turning points

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Augusta Museum of History hosted its annual Brown Bag series of historical lectures with guest speaker Lee Ann Caldwell on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Continue Reading…

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Augusta Coliseum Authority preparing for Bell Auditorium construction starting April 1

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Progress continues on building and expanding the Bell Auditorium. Continue Reading…

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Downtown businesses win holiday decorations contest

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – After all the votes were counted, Tiffinie Bleu Bridal Boutique was selected as the winner of the People’s Choice Award for her business’s window display in the fourth annual Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decor Crawl. Continue Reading…

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Havana Nights at the 2023 Augusta Symphony Gala

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The Augusta Symphony invites Augusta out for a night of music, food and fun as they host their annual Augusta Symphony Gala on Saturday, Jan. 21. Continue Reading…

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Enjoy food and fun at the Downtown Decorations Crawl

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – More than 30 downtown businesses are participating in the fourth annual Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl. Continue Reading…

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