Thomson
Thomson, GA · Business
The Post and Courier
Aiken's Weeks legacy lives on in farms, gardens, with new leadership
AIKEN — Several "big boxes" are firmly in place around Aiken County with such offerings as pet food, gardening tools, bird seed, hay bales and seasonal plants, and at least one small, local establishment has been focused on those areas for decades. Weeks Farm and Garden Supply reportedly dates back "70-plus years" (estimates vary), and it's undergone a generational change this year, with ownership passing from the late Marvin Williams to his son, Jim. The establishment at 1718 Richland Ave. is familiar territory for the new owner, a nephew of Ray Weeks (1909-83), who founded the business and r...
WRDW-TV
City flags smoke shop near Augusta school for permit violations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A smoke shop near an Augusta elementary school is facing new scrutiny after city inspectors flagged the property for building without permits, according to city records. Richmond County Board of Education trustee Monique Braswell raised the issue with city commissioners this week, eight days after the...
The Post and Courier
North Augusta property taxes could go up next year under proposed budget
NORTH AUGUSTA — The city of North Augusta is proposing the equivalent of 2-mill property tax increase for next year, this primarily to help fund additional personnel costs, life-cycling of equipment and the final stage in what's already been a two-year transition away from lease-purchase agreements. Aiken County underwent a reassessment this year, and rising home values are contributing to the proposed increase, though in actual terms the millage rate would decline. North Augusta has proposed a partial rollback — the city would retain two mills and the homeowners one — as a way to capture some...
augustagoodnews.com
Homegrown Augusta homesteading event Oct. 9-10
Augusta Locally Grown will host a two-day event of learning, community and networking Oct. 9-10. Participants will visit farms, participate in workshops and listen to lectures led by local farmers and experts from all over the CSRA as part of the Homegrown Augusta homesteading event. from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the.
Yahoo!
North Augusta property taxes could go up next year under proposed budget
NORTH AUGUSTA — The city of North Augusta is proposing the equivalent of 2-mill property tax increase for next year, this primarily to help fund additional personnel costs, life-cycling of equipment and the final stage in what's already been a two-year transition away from lease-purchase agreements. Aiken County underwent...
The Post and Courier
World War II planes take flight in Augusta as part CAF Georgia Barnstorming Tour
AUGUSTA — The P-51 Mustang, T-34 Mentor and the LT-6 Mosquito all took flight in the sky over Augusta. As part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia Barnstorming Tour, the three World War II era planes stopped at Augusta Regional Airport on Sept. 26 to give people a chance to see and ride in the planes that were flown by pilots from The Greatest Generation. CAF Airbase Georgia is located in Peachtree City and has several restored World War II aircraft as part of its fleet. Wylon Peters, from Augusta decided to go for a ride in a yellow T-34 Mentor as an early birthday present af...
party983.com
Primark Opens 28,000 sf Location at Augusta Mall, Bringing U.S. Store Count to 48
Primark opened its first Augusta location at Augusta Mall on Thursday. The shop brings the retailer's total to 48 stores across 16 states. This new location offers 28,000 square feet of selling space. The Irish retailer was founded nearly 58 years ago. It sells clothing for women, men, and children,...
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scbiz.com
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: A $65 million project leads this construction roundup
A $65 million water treatment plant is under construction in Aiken with completion expected in winter 2027. The Citadel is renovating a historic building at 573 Huger St. and upgrading the lobby and auditorium at the Robert Scott Smalls building. Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston will add a permanent visitor’s...
The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta business leaders share concerns with GOP officials
Republican leaders convened in Augusta on Tuesday to hear area business concerns in a state tinted by the shadow of contentious midterm elections. Business, industry and civic leaders gathered downtown at the Pinnacle Club for the ninth stop of the 18-city Build Georgia roundtable tour, sharing feedback with U.S. Rep. Rick Allen and Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon in a gathering closed to media. Hitting the gas: Why Georgia drivers could pay less at the pump through October "It's been a really good conversation, just like today, and a lot of recurring themes," McKoon said after the meeting. How do employers find more employees? How can students emerge from high school workforce-ready? He pointed out programs approved recently by the Georgia General Assembly such as House Bill 1193, which would put a full-time literacy coach in every Georgia public school for kindergarteners through third-graders. "Some of it is talking about public policy that's already in place, but some of it is definitely saying, 'Hey, where do we need to be doing better?' Help us identify the issues that we need to go back to your elected officials and say, 'This is what people in Augusta, Richmond and Columbia counties
augustaceo.com
Ironman 70.3 Brings Business Boost to Downtown Augusta
This year’s Ironman 70.3 event has crossed the finish line, but its impact on downtown Augusta businesses is still being felt. Hours after hundreds of people stood in line for the annual event, downtown parking lots emptied. Business owners said the event provided a much-needed morning boost. After a...
WJBF
Proposed vape shop near Glenn Hills Elementary sparks debate as Augusta considers new distance rules
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Augusta city leaders are clearing up questions surrounding a proposed vape shop near Glenn Hills Elementary School as commissioners consider new restrictions on how close similar businesses can operate to schools. The issue was discussed during Tuesday’s Augusta-Richmond County Commission meeting, where city leaders addressed concerns surrounding the development of Mr. […]
pharmamanufacturing.com
CordenPharma breaks ground on $200M peptide expansion in South Carolina
CordenPharma, a Basel, Switzerland-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has broken ground on a more than $200 million expansion at its South Carolina facility in North Augusta. The project will add 68,000 square feet of commercial manufacturing space and expand the site’s upstream peptide synthesis capabilities. The facility will...
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The Overlooked South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Stay Refreshingly Cheap
You’ve been overpaying for everything, and there’s a South Carolina town that would very much like to fix that for you. Orangeburg sits in the middle of the Palmetto State like a well-kept financial secret, offering groceries, gas, and rent at prices that feel almost nostalgic compared to what the rest of the state has been charging lately.