Augusta, GA

Out with the old, in with the new at Augusta Exchange

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1 year ago

October 23, 2023

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Out with the old, in with the new at Augusta Exchange

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – New businesses are popping up in the Augusta Exchange after multiple have closed.

Over the weekend, both Brandsmart USA and Club Pilates opened their doors.

Growth is just one word to describe what’s happening at the shopping center.

Customers are saying the stores seem to be going just as quickly as they’re coming.

“It’s been like a revolving door since moving here,” said Augusta native Jacqueline Logan.

There’s a saying that says with no change, there’s no growth

With multiple stores closing over the past few months at the Augusta Exchange, customers like Jacqueline Logan are feeling the brunt of all the change.

“We’ve kind of seen some of the stores that we were used to leaving one being one of my favorite stores that’s gone. It’s been a little bit disappointing, but I’m hoping that some new stores will come in and pique my interest as well,” she said.

From Christmas Tree Shops, to O’Charley’s, to Buy Buy Baby, the list goes on.

“Oh, that’s a shame,” said customer, Joseph Moore.

With doors open at the new Brandsmart, signs of progress at the sight of what’s soon to be Jim n Nicks, and a new pilates studio, the growth keeps coming.

“That makes me feel good because it. It makes me know at least someone is looking at the area and coming in and willing to give this area a try. So new stores coming in is always a good thing,” said Logan.

As of Sunday, there are at least 4 different vacancies at the Augusta Exchange, so with the empty space, what does the future hold and what do people want to see?

“We have some good restaurants here, but, you know, it’s always good to have other restaurants,” said Moore.

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Augusta, GA

Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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9 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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Augusta, GA

New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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20 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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