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The Augusta Chronicle
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The Augusta Chronicle
Foodees Fest brings 100-plus food vendors to Augusta this weekend
Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. More than 100 food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle.
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Peach Cobbler Factory Sets Soft Opening in Evans for Nov. 7
The Peach Cobbler Factory will open its doors in Evans for a soft opening on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hours run from noon to 10 p.m. You'll find the dessert shop in the Evans Town Center Plaza at 4272 Washington Rd. Unit 4. Another store is planned for 1307 Richland Ave....
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The Augusta Chronicle
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The 18 Cutest Christmas Towns In The South
These sweet destinations overflow with holiday cheer. They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re in the mood for a little end-of-year travel, there’s no place that will feel more like home than one of the South’s many charming Christmas towns. These holiday havens go all out for the season, breaking out their festive best with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, impressive window displays, and garland galore. And if that wasn’t enough to put you in the spirit, their last two months of the year are jam-packed with all kinds of events, parades, and gatherings to further spread cheer. From candlelight tours to ballets and concerts to outdoor markets, there’s a way to celebrate the season almost every day. Keep reading to hear more about the incredible workings of the South’s cutest Christmas towns.
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The Post and Courier
Festive affair: SPCA Thrift Store Holiday Party in Aiken brings out bargain hunters eager to shop
AIKEN — Bargain hunters flocked to SPCA Thrift Store on Nov. 2 for its annual Holiday Party. Approximately 280 tickets to the festive two-hour affair were sold for $10 apiece in advance. “It was fabulous,” said Jennifer Richardson, a member of the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare’s board of directors and an SPCA Thrift Store volunteer. “We want to thank the community for supporting us. It was one of the biggest [holiday parties] that we’ve ever had.” Available for purchase were jewelry, furniture, books, clothing, a large selection of Christmas decorations, shoes, handbags, toys and mor...
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Oliver Hospitality Breaks Ground on Hotel Aiken Redevelopment in Downtown Aiken
Oliver Hospitality broke ground Oct. 26 on the redevelopment of the old Hotel Aiken building in downtown Aiken, South Carolina. Ethan Orley, managing partner, and Craig Bradford, senior vice president for development, rode up on horseback along Bee Lane. "Today marks the moment that Hotel Aiken moves from conversations, council...
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The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Famous Cobblers and Puddings in Evans
Southern Dessert Franchise Grows Its Footprint in the Augusta Metropolitan Area. “We are incredibly excited to continue expanding The Peach Cobbler Factory throughout the great state of Georgia. There is something special about growing our brand in the Peach State, where our Southern roots and dessert traditions truly resonate. We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Blocker to our franchise family and look forward to bringing our unique dessert experience to the Evans community,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “Our brand continues to resonate with consumers in cities and states all across America, and that is a testament to our incredible franchise owners, dedicated team members, and the communities that have embraced us. We believe the best is yet to come.”
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New fast food restaurant coming to former Burger King location at Exit 22 on I-20 near Aiken
AIKEN — A former Burger King that is undergoing renovations near Exit 22 on Interstate 20 will become the home of another fast food restaurant, according to online sources. Based on information posted on indeed.com and pacificbells.com, 2636 Columbia Highway North, which was the Burger King's address, will be the site of a new Taco Bell.