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Augusta commission approves 2026 millage rate
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta commissioners voted on Friday during a special meeting to approve the millage rate for 2026. The commission adopted a rollback rate this year at the meeting on Sept. 18. According to the commission, it means that all of Augusta’s 2026 property tax rates are lower than last year. Commissioners said […]
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Dutch Bros Expands to Augusta’s Coffee Corridor with New Drive-Thru Kiosk
Dutch Bros will open a drive-thru kiosk at 3064 Washington Road in Augusta by year's end. The company made the announcement Tuesday. The spot occupies where Mi Rancho restaurant once stood, wedged between Burger King and Chick-fil-A. This 986-square-foot kiosk will crowd into a strip that already houses Starbucks, 7 Brew, Dunkin' and Caribou Coffee. All of them are packed into less than half a mile of Washington Road west of the Interstate 20 interchange.
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Primark sets opening date this week for Augusta Mall store
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – International fashion retailer Primark has locked in a new opening date for its Augusta Mall store. Primark now plans to open its doors at Augusta Mall at noon on Sept. 24, making it the company’s second Georgia location and its 48th store in the United States.
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Marshalls is now open in North Augusta, latest of several new stores at Edgewood Square
NORTH AUGUSTA — Marshalls opened its first North Augusta store Sept. 17 at Edgewood Square. The off-price retailer has been long awaited since the company was announced as a new tenant here last year. "With the opening of this store, we are excited to provide North Augusta shoppers with...
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CleanSpark Risks Sandersville Campus with $2.23 Billion Debt Plan
CleanSpark shares jumped 4.73% on September 17, closing near $13.40. The catalyst: a plan to raise $2.227 billion through senior secured notes to fund its Sandersville data center campus in Georgia. The notes come out of CleanSpark’s subsidiary, CSDC Finance I LLC, via private placement. They mature in 2031. CSRE...
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Local woman opens outdoor outfitter store in downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local woman has opened a new store in downtown Louisville aimed at providing a one-stop shop for outdoorsmen. Heather Rooks is the owner of Ogeechee Outfitters. She said the idea for the business came to her in a dream. “I had gone to sleep the...
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Marshalls is now open in North Augusta, latest of several new stores at Edgewood Square
NORTH AUGUSTA — Marshalls opened its first North Augusta store Sept. 17 at Edgewood Square. The off-price retailer has been long awaited since the company was announced as a new tenant here last year. "With the opening of this store, we are excited to provide North Augusta shoppers with high-quality, brand name merchandise at an amazing value,” Marshalls President Nancy Carpenter said. The new store is 24,000 square feet and is expected to employ around 60 people. Marshalls operates some 1,200 stores across 48 states; plus stores in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Prior to North Augusta get...
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Holley House demolition begins in downtown Aiken
Demolition of the Holley House in downtown Aiken began Sept. 16. The City of Aiken and Oliver Hospitality closed their real estate deal Sept. 11, transferring ownership of the Hotel Aiken building and adjacent properties. The project involves incorporation of three existing retail spaces on Laurens Street; construction of a three-story mixed-use building featuring retail spaces and long-term rentals on the east side of Bee Lane where the Holley House now stands; preservation of the façade of the McGhee Block; construction of a 200-car parking garage where Warneke Cleaners is located and installation of a public courtyard nestled into the southern side of the hotel.
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Diesel fuel hits record high at over $6 a gallon, impacting CSRA drivers and businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Diesel fuel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon at some gas stations across the CSRA, putting additional pressure on truck drivers and businesses that depend on fuel to make a living. For most drivers, rising prices at the pump mean spending more to get around. But for people whose jobs […]
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Augusta leaders approve lower property tax rates
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta-Richmond County leaders on Friday approved new property tax rates that will all be lower than last year, even as the city continues to work through a tight budget. City officials stress that a lower millage rate doesn’t automatically mean every property owner will see a...
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North Augusta Reports $220M in Construction for 2025, Faces Wastewater Capacity Limits
North Augusta logged $220 million in new construction value last year. This was the highest year on record for the South Carolina city. City officials issued 34 commercial building permits in 2025, according to the North Augusta Star. That's a record. Most years see between 15 and 20 permits. Commercial construction value hit $85.6 million.
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Contractor to cut 77 intelligence-related jobs tied to Fort Gordon
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Virginia-based defense contractor says it will cut 77 jobs tied to intelligence work at Fort Gordon as contracts transition. Amentum has filed a notice listing a permanent reduction in force, with the first separations expected Oct. 31. According to the filing confirmed by 12 On...
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Lowe’s grants $100,000 to Bridge Builder Communities tiny home community
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Bridge Builder Communities has received a $100,000 grant from Lowe’s to help create a stronger community for young adults aging out of foster care. The goal is to give young adults more than just a place to live but bring residents together and build a small family-like community. Dr. Jackson Drumgoole and […]
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Destination Augusta launches giveaway to support downtown businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Destination Augusta is giving residents a chance to win a local getaway package. The organization’s Staycation Giveaway runs through Dec. 31, encouraging people to patronize local retailers and restaurants while downtown undergoes ongoing revitalization efforts. Each winner will receive an Augusta Staycation Package featuring...
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USC Aiken Plans Campus Expansion With Housing, Retail Spaces
University of South Carolina Aiken will add housing, restaurants, and retail spots to campus. Chancellor Dr. Dan Heimmermann announced the plans during a State of the University Address on Sept. 9. The master plan will create a more residential setting with green spaces, better amenities, and public-private partnerships for mixed-use...
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77 intelligence jobs slated for elimination at Fort Gordon
A government contractor serving Fort Gordon is eliminating dozens of jobs at the Army base. Amentum is an operations management company that specializes in staffing facilities with employees who require high security clearances. It recently announced it will permanently cut 77 jobs. Someday soon: Primark delays Augusta Mall opening, scraps Sept. 10 debut Amentum recently lost its intelligence support contract. The company filed notice of the job cuts Sept. 4 as required under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. State labor departments and employment agencies compile the notices. In Georgia, the state Department of Labor and the Technical College System of Georgia compile them. Earlier reports mentioning the fort's Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center as the source of the layoffs relied on incorrect information, according to the hospital's spokesman. Scott Speaks told The Augusta Chronicle on Tuesday that the WARN notice sent by the state agencies included the precise address for the fort's hospital as the "location" of the layoffs, even though they are "not health services-related." This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: 77 intelligence jobs slated for elimination at Fort Gordon