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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 Opening: Cheesecakes to dream about, elegant cigar bar and earth-friendly soap

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – A Cordon Bleu chef who has been selling her bespoke and imaginative cheesecakes will be finally opening a brick and mortar store. A cigar club meant for millennials and older will soon light up downtown; and a new franchise of specialty hand, body and laundry soaps has high hopes for its new…

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A sports bar with an international flair has opened in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (The Augusta Press) – Newly opened Manny’s Sports Off Broad features an international menu in a sports bar environment. Continue Reading…

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Local investor buys historic Broad Street building

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – An iconic downtown building with a musical past has been sold to a local real estate investor. Continue Reading…

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Upcoming triathlon to have a major economic impact on Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Business Daily) – In about a month, a local triathlon is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of more than $9 million, according to Michelle Pippin. Continue Reading…

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Addison Niday & Beautify Augusta work to restore classic Augusta murals

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Addison Niday is an artist on a mission. A few months back, he got a lot of attention for restoring several Coca-Cola murals around the area and founding the Augusta Mural Restoration Project. Continue Reading…

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James Brown Arena, Bell Auditorium see best year ever

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The 2021-22 fiscal year was the most successful in the history of the James Brown Arena and Bell Auditorium, according to management. Continue Reading…

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Downtown Augusta experiences business growth & expansion

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Business is growing in the Garden City! Continue Reading…

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Now Opening: Manny’s Sports Off Broad serves ‘pub grub’; Orange Otter Toys gets playful

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – “That Greek Chef” brings eclectic pub grub downtown, and a working mother unveils a throwback toy experience. Continue Reading…

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‘One step ahead’: New cameras lead to arrests, promote safer Augusta, sheriff’s office says

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Augusta Chronicle) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office’s new hotspot cameras are proving effective, having led to two homicide arrests and 18 stolen vehicle arrests. Continue Reading…

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Tourism brings economic growth to Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Tourism is growing again in Augusta. Continue Reading…

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