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CSRA on track to get its first Trader Joe’s: Where and when?
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Trader Joe’s is officially coming to Evans, and we now know where the new store will be. A source involved in the deal bringing the chain to Evans tells News 12 the future home will be at 716 North Belair Road, saying the location has been the focus of the project since talks began.
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You’ll Think You’re Lost On A Quiet Georgia Country Road Until This Old-School Seafood Restaurant Appears
Your phone signal drops to one bar. Pastures roll by. A tractor might be the only traffic for miles. Somewhere around here, a little doubt creeps in. Keep driving. The reward is closer than it seems. Out on a quiet Georgia country road, a no-frills seafood joint draws a loyal...
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These 8 Stunning South Carolina Gardens Are Absolutely Free To Wander Through
Want to explore stunning gardens in South Carolina without spending a dime?. These 8 gorgeous gardens offer breathtaking beauty and peaceful escapes for everyone!. 1. Hopelands Gardens (Aiken) Hopelands Gardens in Aiken is the kind of place that makes you stop walking and just look around for a minute. Giant...
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Marietta’s Wagner earns victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional on Clarks Hill Lake
APPLING, Ga. – Boater Emil Wagner of Marietta, Georgia, caught a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 55 pounds, 10 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on Clarks Hill Lake. The tournament, hosted by Columbia County, Georgia, concluded Saturday. For his win, Wagner earned a prize package valued at $57,100, including a Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard worth $50,000 and a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus.
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The Augusta Chronicle
What candy tops the list of favorite Halloween treats?
It's not long before those ghosts and goblins will be knocking on doors asking for candy. The aisles at local stores are well-stocked with bags and bags of candy this time of year, but what do the kids of 2026 really want. More: Augusta readies for tricks, treats and fall festivities Accordng to a survey by candystore.com, Georgia's top three Halloween candies this year are Jolly Ranchers, NERDS Gummy Clusters, and Swedish Fish. South Carolina has a different Top three: Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, and M&M's. Nationwide kids' most popular candies are M&M's, Sour Patch Kids, and Skittles, according to Candystore.com, which is an online bulk and wholesale confectionery retailer that distributes candy throughout the U.S. Adults have different favorites, according to 2025 analyses by Instacart. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were the No. 1 selling Halloween candy. And, according to purchasing data by www.aol.com, the next most popular for adults were M&M's, Snickers, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, and Kit Kat. Hyatt Carrigan and his sister Everly, love candy and were quick to give their favorites. Everly, a third-grader at Stevens Creek Elementary, said her favorite Halloween candy is Milk Duds. "I like them because they have sweet caramel and milk chocolate
The Augusta Chronicle
Craving brunch? Biscuit Belly opens new restaurant in Evans
Evans has a new spot to satisfy those biscuit and brunch cravings. Breakfast chain Biscuit Belly has opened its third Georgia location in Evans, bringing its Southern brunch favorites to the area. Take a look inside the new restaurant and see what's being served in the photo gallery below. Now read the story: Biscuit Belly takes biscuits to a whole new level| Exclusive Hungry for more? Check out these Athens Eats stories Keep your local food fix going with more Athens Eats coverage featuring restaurants, new openings and the latest from the Athens dining scene. This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Craving brunch? Biscuit Belly opens new restaurant in Evans
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Aviation Commission to weigh in on renaming Aiken airport
AIKEN — The General Aviation Commission of the City of Aiken is meeting Oct. 20 to draft and vote upon a formal recommendation to Aiken City Council about a proposal to name the Aiken Regional Airport for deceased U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. City Council considered a resolution naming the...
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Holiday Market at the Marina returns for the holiday season
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Holiday Market at the Marina will return for another year, giving community members a chance to find unique gifts while supporting local vendors. 5th Street Marina will host its 2026 Holiday Market at the Marina every Sunday from November 8 through December 20. The event...
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Marietta’s Wagner Earns Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional on Clarks Hill Lake
Boater Emil Wagner of Marietta, Georgia and co-angler Keith Gunsauls of Dandridge, Tennessee. APPLING, Ga. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Boater Emil Wagner of Marietta, Georgia, caught a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 55 pounds, 10 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on Clarks Hill Lake. The tournament, hosted by Columbia County, Georgia, concluded Saturday. For his win, Wagner earned a prize package valued at $57,100, including a Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard worth $50,000 and a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus.
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Georgia-Carolina State Fair is back and kicks off with new attractions
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The Georgia-Carolina State Fair begins today and there are a few new things families here in the CSRA can look forward to this year. From art contests, rides, farm animals and the amazing food; the Georgia-Carolina state fair is back in town. For families across the CSRA the fair is a fall […]
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This Humble Georgia Restaurant Has Been Quietly Serving The Most Legendary BBQ Ribs For Years
There are places in this world that don’t advertise, don’t trend, and don’t need to, because word of mouth has been doing the heavy lifting for years. Taylor’s Barbecue in Waynesboro, Georgia is one of those places, and the ribs alone are reason enough to clear your Saturday schedule and point your car toward Burke County.
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Hundreds attend inaugural concert at new city amphitheater named for Rick Osbon
AIKEN — Aiken’s newest outdoor live music venue, the Rick N. Osbon Amphitheater in Aiken Towne Park, was dedicated at the inaugural concert of a seven-show series hosted by the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department. Osbon, elected mayor in 2015, served until Teddy Milner’s election in 2023. Aiken Towne Park is a mixed-use development by Southeastern Company at 2441 Whiskey Road on the former site of the Aiken Mall. It includes 256 apartments, the 65,000 square foot Belk store that survived the demolition of the mall, 43,000 square feet of new retail spaces and another 5,000 s...
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Auction offers chance to name rooms at Edgefield Hotel
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WJBF)- Construction to restore and renovate a historic hotel in Edgefield County is underway. The Edgefield Hotel, originally the Dixie Highway Hotel, was built in 1919. The community worked together to raise $69,000 to build it– the equivalent of more than $1.3 million today. “The Dixie Highway Hotel was something that the townspeople […]