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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.
The Augusta Chronicle
Let the festivities begin: Your holiday events guide
November ushers in the holiday season with plans for family and friend gatherings, shopping for presents. lots of turkey, and events of all kind. Throughout the season, The Augusta Chronicle will keep readers on top of what's going on from public Thanksgiving dinners, to performances, Santa visits and parades, This will be an ongoing list so check back often. If you have events to share, please email the information to jmiller@usatodayco.com. Happy Holidays! Nutcracker returns: The NUTCRACKER? Magical Christmas Ballet international ensemble will perform at the Miller Theater in Augusta on Nov. 20. Dancers from across the world will perform with local children. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.nutcracker.com . Special pricing is available for groups. Call 800-320-1733 or email groups@nutcracker.com . A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Lights of the South: This annual event will be from Nov. 20 through Dec. 30 at 630 Louisville Road in Grovetown. Activities include more than 5 million lights across more than 100 acres, hayrides, Christmas Tree Maze, Candy Land playground, marshmallow roasting, Santa visits, holiday food, and family activities. Visit https://lightsofthesouth.com/ for information and pricing. Polar Express: The
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...
The Augusta Chronicle
Mendoza's Mexican Grill opens with authentic flavors in Grovetown | Exclusive
Longtime local restaurant owners have opened a new authentic Mexican restaurant, Mendoza's Mexican Grill, off Columbia Road in Grovetown. Erica Mendoza and her husband Gustavo opened their latest venture on Friday at 508 Oxbow Drive, across from Bartram Trail neighborhood and golf club. As of Monday, word had spread and customers were making their way in. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive For Jose Pizarro, it was his second visit. He said he came on Friday, and on Monday brought a friend, Chris Williams, for lunch. "He suggested going to lunch and said, 'Let's go here," Pizarro said. Both men were singing praises for the authentic Mexican food and plan to return. Erica Mendoza said she and her husband had been planning to open a restaurant in Grovetown for several years. They planned to build a home in Grovetown and wanted to open another restaurant there. They also own El Kiosco restaurant on Washington Road in Thomson. They heard that Jesus Chavez, owner of Azteca Maya, the original restaurant in the space for 18 years, wanted to close his business, but was having trouble getting out of his lease. The Mendozas were able to work
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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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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.
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You Haven’t Really Eaten In Aiken, South Carolina, Until You’ve Had Breakfast At The Track Kitchen
Down a dirt road in the middle of Aiken’s horse country sits a little breakfast spot that locals treat like a treasure. The Track Kitchen has been feeding horse folks and hungry visitors since 1957, and it still feels like stepping into a grandmother’s kitchen. The food is...
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The Breathtaking 1,100-Acre Nature Park In Georgia That Feels Like Stepping Into A Fairytale
There’s a place in Augusta, Georgia where the trees wear Spanish moss like old velvet coats and the water sits so still it looks like polished glass, and it’s been there this whole time while you’ve been scrolling through travel blogs about places you can’t afford to fly to.
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Resignation begins this week for James Brown Turkey Giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Families who need help putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table can start signing up this weekend for Augusta’s annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway. Registration will be held on two Saturdays — Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 — from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at May...
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Pooches and pumpkins: Aiken holds annual 'Howl-O-Ween' procession
AIKEN — Afternoon travelers through the heart of downtown faced a mirthful, minor delay Oct. 31, with dozens of dogs and their humans on board for Downtown Dog's annual Howl-O-Ween parade. Two blocks of Laurens Street were the setting, and characters in the procession included such figures as skeletons,...
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Trader Joe’s Plans Evans Store, Expected to Finish in 2027-2028
Trader Joe's wants to build a store at 716 North Belair Road in Evans, Georgia. Work should wrap up sometime between 2027 and 2028. It will be the first Trader Joe's in the CSRA, according to WRDW. County records show the Development Authority of Columbia County owns the land. It...
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Denise Tucker of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Importance of Supporting Artists
Denise Tucker, the Executive Director of the Greater Augusta Arts Council, discusses the profound influence of the arts on the community and emphasizes the significance of supporting local artists. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.