Augusta, GA
New apartments to open soon in downtown Augusta area
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – As Augusta continues to grow, the demand for new apartments and lofts in the downtown area is high.
Some of the new buildings are taking shape in historical areas like Harrisburg.
Every time you pass by the public library on James Brown Boulevard, you’re usually passing by buildings that have been an empty shadow of the past for years, but it is actually the start of a new wave of apartments coming to downtown Augusta.
The “Union Lofts Augusta” is opening up in the next month.
It’s 21 units opening up off of James Brown Boulevard and Telfair Street that all have a different story to tell. Every room looks different from the next but brings the same feel to living downtown.
“This is such a cool feature that you have the original brickwork from over 100 years ago that’s still sitting here and is a part of your bedroom,” said Jacob McClure, Executive Director of Door Post Management. “I, myself, live downtown. My wife and two daughters live on Broad Street, in a 100-year-old home and we love the idea of being able to repurpose these places instead of seeing something bad happen to them.”
They’re set to open at the beginning of March. Rent is priced between $1,500 and $2,000 a month for one to two bedrooms.
Despite being more than Augusta-Richmond County’s average at $1,241, there’s a packed waiting list.
It’s part of a new wave of 450 apartment units that are in progress around downtown, some coming this year.
The apartments on Greene Street are expected to open up in April, work continues at the Lamar building, and more than 300 units are being worked on at King Mill.
Margaret Woodard, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority, says: “These are market-rate apartments, the ones that are coming out of the ground, but that is going to bring demand for workforce housing and it’ll just bring more options to the table.”
And they don’t expect the growth to slow down.
“We’ve just got so many great things going on downtown that will serve as a catalyst for other things to come as well,” said Woodard.
The Downtown Development Authority also reports the demand to live downtown stems from the growth in business.
They say 56 businesses opened in the Broad Street area last year, which they say is a 10% increase from 2022.
Since 2021, they say about 1,200 apartments have been added to downtown Augusta.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Willie J. Tanksley who entered into rest April 18, 2026.
Mr. Tanksley, a native of Richmond County, was a 1985 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He was a member of Greater Young Zion Baptist Church where he served in the Brotherhood Ministry.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Tanksley; two daughters, Ashley Tanksley and Taylor Tanksley; siblings, Elise Tanksley of Augusta, GA, Wilhelmina Roland of Atlanta, GA, Terry Tanksley, Tommy Tanksley, Watler Tanksley and Elder Claude (Kimberly) Tanksley all of Augusta, GA; an aunt, Frances Tate; an uncle, James Tanksley; mother-in-law, Sandra Harrison of Beech Island, SC; father-in-law, Jimmy (Elnora) Bing; three sisters-in-law, Fonda Rainey, Nicole Harrison and Nina Bing; a brother-in-law, Eric Bing; a host of nieces , nephews, along with other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. William A. Blount officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
The family will not be receiving visitors at the home. We ask that you continue to pray for them during this time.
Professional Services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.
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