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The Largest Buc-ee’s In Georgia Is Coming Soon
There are a couple locations of Buc-ee’s in Georgia. However, the largest one is set to open soon. I don’t know if you’ve been to a Buc-ee’s or not, but if you have, you know how awesome it is. If you haven’t, don’t think “Oh, it’s just a gas station”. Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station, it’s an experience! I promise, you’ve never seen anything like Buc-ee’s.
Local group offers free haircuts, school supplies this weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - From school supplies to mentoring, a local nonprofit organization ‘Crown Her Mentoring’ is dedicated to sculpting dreams and molding girls into young women. This weekend, they’re hosting their first back-to-school giveaway in partnership with the Second Time Around Development Resource Center. They are...
Another coffee chain may be coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in Augusta, chain officials tell us. Construction will likely start in early fall with an anticipated opening date of early 2025, pending approval. A new Lowes Foods store held a grand Thursday in Aiken. It’s at the intersection...
National Tequila Day, Snoop Dogg, And More – Can’t Beat Cody
For more from the Kicks Wake Up Krew, click here. “Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.
Z marks the spot: Here's the location of Augusta's newest drive-thru coffeeshop
The first Georgia location of a Colorado-based coffeeshop chain has opened in Augusta. Local franchisees Ryan and Kaitlyn Triplett opened the new Ziggi’s Coffee at 252 Furys Ferry Rd. in Augusta, just a few hundred feet from the Columbia County line. ...
Sacred Heart Cultural Center Hosts "Christmas in July" Market
Christmas is five months away, but Sacred Heart Cultural Center is giving you a head start on your holiday shopping. The center hosted a Christmas in July summer market today, featuring a variety of vendors offering food, crafts, and unique gift ideas not available in stores. Sacred Heart Cultural Center officials said they enjoy organizing events like this because they provide opportunities for people who might not otherwise visit the center.
Lowes Foods opens the doors to residents of southside Aiken
A new grocery store is now in the Southside of Aiken. Lowes Food looks to not only provide groceries, but to give shoppers an experience. The turnout Thursday morning was a success, with hundreds of people flooding in through the doors in the first hour of being open. “I had...
Dairy Queen lets people donate to CHOG while getting a sweet treat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thursday was set as a day for people to get a cool treat at Dairy Queen while also donating to a good cause. On Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen donates a portion of all Blizzard sales to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. The Children’s Hospital...
Blended Vybes shows benefits of Xtreme Hip Hop fitness program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Xtreme Hip Hop is a fitness program that combines step aerobics with music. For this episode of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” we stopped in and spoke with Brittany Jenkins of “Blended Vybes” about the program and some of the physical benefits. Tell me about where we’re at and what you do […]
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Lil Man
Handsome, male German Shepherd Lil Man is 3 years old and only 41 pounds. He arrived at the County Shelter as a stray. This sweet guy is available for adoption now at the County Shelter. His adoption fee this week is $0 (until July 27th). The Aiken County Animal Shelter...
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