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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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Road widening project in Grovetown slowing traffic, causing headache
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction barrels and concrete barriers line Horizon South Parkway in Grovetown, where a road widening project has slowed traffic on the way into the city and frustrated drivers. Tonya Starks opened House of Jameny, a clothing boutique, on Horizon South Parkway in the spring. “We are...
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Aiken City Council Weighs Demolition and Repair Options for Fairfield Street Bridge
Aiken City Council held a specially called work session on Nov. 2. The topic was simple but tough: tear down the Fairfield Street Bridge or install shoring under the bridge. A South Carolina Department of Transportation analysis says the bridge is structurally compromised. It crosses the historic railroad cut from Colleton Avenue SE to Park Avenue SE.
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Aiken Corporation Proposes Downtown Nonprofit Village With Student Work Training
Aiken Corporation has a new plan. It wants to open Aiken Commons, a nonprofit village that would bring independent nonprofit groups under one roof in downtown Aiken, and it would give students hands-on work experience too. The village would fill the first floor of the Amentum building at 106 Newberry...
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Augusta Mayor Backs Proposed Short-Term Rental Restrictions in Single-Family Neighborhoods
Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson voiced support for proposed changes to city rules on short-term rentals. The plan would limit where such rentals can operate. It would all but shut them down in single-family neighborhoods. One man who owns several properties warned city leaders that the change would hurt local shops...
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Augusta Festivals and Regattas Expected to Bring $3.4M in Economic Impact in November
Three November events in Augusta should pump nearly $3.4 million into the area, according to Augusta Business Daily. Foodees Fest, the Georgia School Counselor Association event, and the Head of the South Regatta make up that total. Foodees Fest kicks off November 6-8 in Downtown Augusta. It should be the...