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Jay Leno to Perform Stand-Up Show at Augusta’s Bell Auditorium on Oct. 17
Jay Leno will perform at Bell Auditorium in Augusta on Oct. 17. The former late-night host brings his stand-up comedy to the venue at 712 Telfair St. Tickets go on…
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Aiken Doubles Hospitality Tax to Fund Parks and Downtown Parking Garage
Aiken City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 10 to double the hospitality tax on prepared foods from 1% to 2%. The increase will generate an extra $2.4 million each year….
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CSRA College Night Returns to Augusta With Free Entry and Scholarship Opportunities
The Savannah River Site will bring CSRA College Night back to Augusta on Sept. 3. Free admission. The recruitment event happens at the Augusta Convention Center from 5 p.m. to…
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Augusta Launches E-Bike Enforcement Initiative Following Safety Complaints
Augusta officials will start a two-phase enforcement plan to address concerns about e-bikes on sidewalks and speeding through city streets. City Manager Jared Mills pointed to “rising complaints regarding speeding,…
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Augusta Housing Market Shifts to Buyers as Inventory Jumps, Prices Fall
Buyers in Augusta now control the action. Active listings climbed 20.2% compared to last year in July, and the median list price dropped 2.9% to $316,056, per Realtor.com. That inventory…
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Augusta Questions Funding for Proposed Grounds Management Department
Augusta pushed forward with plans for a new grounds management department at an Aug. 4 commission meeting. But commissioners voiced worries about funding shortfalls and whether the plan can last….
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Retirement Community in Augusta Hosts Puppy Yoga Event That Leads to Adoption
Brandon Wilde Retirement Community in Augusta held a puppy yoga event on Friday. Residents spent more time cuddling the animals than doing poses. By the end of the session, one…
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Fall Story Time Returns to Aiken’s Rye Patch Starting in September
Aiken’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department will host Fall Story Time starting Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. This free program takes place at Rye Patch, located at 100 Berrie…
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Georgia DOT Launches Online Real Estate Auctions with 200 Parcels Available
The Georgia Department of Transportation started its first online real estate surplus auction platform on Saturday. Around 200 property parcels are up for sale. This new system replaces in-person auctions…
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Georgia to Wear All-White Uniforms Sept. 12 Against Western Kentucky
Georgia will don all-white uniforms when the Bulldogs host Western Kentucky on Sept. 12. First time in program history. Head coach Kirby Smart revealed his decision Tuesday night, closing a…
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Aiken Design Board Greenlights Laureate Hotel Project, Construction To Start in January
The Aiken Design Review Board gave its approval for exterior design changes at The Laureate Hotel on Aug. 4. This 87-room building will rise next to the historic Farmers &…
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Primark to Open First Georgia Location at Augusta Mall in Former Sears Space
Primark has secured the old Sears anchor spot at Augusta Mall. This marks the company’s first Georgia store. The Dublin-based clothing seller operates in 19 countries. They said the store…
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