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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.
Think small, dream big: Small Business Saturday Crawl starting in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Downtown Augusta is aiming big by thinking small the weekend after Thanksgiving. Continue Reading…
Downtown marina hosts weekly holiday market
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – If you’re looking for unique handmade items to give family and friends as Christmas gifts, you can probably find exactly what you’re looking for in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…
Savannah River Brewery Co. hosts first annual Comic-Con event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Local artists, vendors and collectors gathered together at Savannah River Brewery Co. for an afternoon of panel discussions and shopping on Saturday, Nov. 19. Continue Reading…
Downtown businesses to participate in annual trick-or-treat event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – Claire Riche has created a fun, interactive trick-or-treat event that helps to promote businesses in downtown Augusta. Continue Reading…
Pedestrian bridge draws larger crowds to downtown businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – Business at a downtown pet boutique has increased significantly, thanks to the reopening of the Fifth Street Bridge, according to Phillip Russum. Continue Reading…
Local businesses see success from 10th Street Bazaar
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Downtown Augusta was bustling over weekend when many people attended the 10th Street Bazaar. Continue Reading…
Downtown economy thriving, official says
AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – The director of the Downtown Development Authority, Margaret Woodard, spoke before the Augusta Commission on Oct. 4 and told the body that the post-pandemic economy in downtown continues to rebound. Continue Reading…
Want to visit Augusta’s new Fifth Street Bridge? Here’s what you need to know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – Downtown Augusta’s Fifth Street pedestrian bridge recently opened. Continue Reading…
5th street pedestrian bridge opens just in time for Ironman Triathlon
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – It’s been a sprint to finish the bridge in time for the Ironman Triathlon, but the project is finally complete. Continue Reading…
Downtown Augusta small-biz incubator on fast track with $2.35 million in federal funding
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The timetable to establish a proposed center to nurture new downtown Augusta businesses has shrunk from years to months after the plan won $2.35 million in federal funding to be released in early 2023. Continue Reading…