Augusta, GA
2nd local Walgreens store says it’s closing permanently
AUGUSTA, Ga. – A second local Walgreens location is among around 1,200 stores the chain will be shutting down.
The store at 3228 Wrightsboro Road will be closing permanently on March 6, customers were told.
Walgreens had previously announced the store at Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway will be permanently closing on Feb. 20.
The closures are happening as the chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.
Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve been battered by shrinking prescription reimbursement, persistent theft, rising costs and consumers who have strayed to online retailers or competitors with better prices.
Drugstore leaders and analysts who follow the industry say smaller versions of these chains have a future in U.S. retail, but they’re still trying to understand how that will play out.
“They’ve really got to rethink how they do business and, most importantly, what they mean and what value they bring to the customer,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of consulting and data analysis firm GlobalData.
Saunders said drugstores “have really shot themselves in the foot” because they no longer have a clear way to differentiate themselves from other retailers.
“When you want to get the big bucks from consumers, you have to be a destination for something,” he said. “And unfortunately, drugstores have increasingly become destinations for nothing.”
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Cancer patients in the Augusta area will soon have access to a new, non-invasive treatment option for brain tumors and other neurological conditions through the Elekta Gamma Knife Esprit system at Wellstar MCG Health and the Georgia Cancer Center.
Leaders from both organizations will celebrate the technology’s launch during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, alongside patients, elected officials and community leaders.
According to the news release, the Gamma Knife Esprit uses highly focused radiation to treat brain tumors, lesions and vascular abnormalities without incisions or general anesthesia.
The advanced system can reduce recovery times, shorten hospital stays and minimize side effects compared to traditional surgical procedures.
Physicians have already begun treating patients with the new machine, which replaces a previous Gamma Knife model following months of installation and preparation.
The ceremony will take place at Professional Building 1, 1481 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As maintenance continues, Augusta Recreation and Parks is providing an update on the Henry Brigham pool.
The Henry Brigham pool remains closed while repairs are underway on the sand filters, dehumidifier, boiler and boiler enclosure, according to a news release.
“Augusta Recreation and Parks is working with vendors to complete the necessary repairs and will provide updates as timelines are confirmed,” Tameka Williams, director of Augusta Recreation and Parks, said. “At this time, a reopening date has not been set.”
Visit the Augusta Recreation and Parks facility access and maintenance updates page for more information: https://www.augustaga.gov/3452/Status-Updates.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta is giving residents the opportunity to offer feedback on funding matters with its “2027 Budget Priorities Survey.”
The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTDZMVS .
According to the city, residents can share “what matters most to them” as local government leaders start planning for next year’s budget process.
In a statement released by the City of Augusta, feedback that’s collected from the survey will provide a citizen perspective on city services, funding priorities, infrastructure needs and community concerns.
“This effort supports Augusta, Georgia Government’s commitment to transparency, community
engagement, and responsible planning,” said City Administrator Tameka Allen. “We encourage
residents to share their feedback and be part of the conversation as we begin planning for the
2027 budget process.”
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