Augusta, GA
The battle between the City of Augusta and Gold Cross
“Though we’re dissatisfied within the consequence of the assembly yesterday, we’re hopeful that we will finalize a deal on the particular known as assembly. We look ahead to making a unified partnership with Richmond County. We consider this partnership generally is a mannequin for different Counties across the Nation.” Stated Steven Vincent, Vice President of Gold Cross.
Augusta, GA
Study finds Ga. food deserts growing at alarming rate
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Nearly a million people living in Georgia have limited access to a full-service supermarket, according to a study by the Reinvestment Fund.
The “limited supermarket access analysis” found the disparity is growing due to rapid population growth in the state.
Christina Szczepanski with the Reinvestment Fund says more people are moving into rural or urban communities that lack resources, “Retail lags. It takes a much longer time frame for grocery stores and other types of retailers just can’t catch up.”
As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a food desert means people have to travel more than a mile to a grocery store for fresh food.
In Augusta, having to travel on multiple buses just to gain access to fresh food used to be the reality for Harrisburg and Laney Walker neighbors.
Part of that is being addressed by the Veggie Park farmers market at the HUB for Community Innovation on Chaffee Avenue.
Every week 200 to 400 people walk inside the HUB looking at the fresh food options.
There’s also help through the Georgia Food for Health Program.
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Augusta, GA
WAFJ radio mourns loss of former General Manager Steve Swanson
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – WAFJ radio is mourning the loss of its former general manager, Steve Swanson.
The family-friendly Christian radio station in North Augusta asked members of the public to pray for his wife Susie, along with their children and grandchildren.
“We are grateful for his imprint on this ministry and for the Christ-filled legacy of his life!” the station posted on Facebook.
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Augusta, GA
Downtown Augusta businesses remain hopeful despite ongoing construction
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s fair to say that Augusta saw a busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Road work was a major factor that impacted some plans. These projects will still be going on as golf lovers head to Augusta.
At almost every corner in downtown Augusta, there are signs of progress and growth, and behind it all is a local shop or two.
“We’re still here. That’s right. You got it. We’ll just hope for the best,” said Luanna Hildebrant, owner of Hildebrant’s.
Hildebrant’s sits on 6th Street and has for decades.
“The construction has hindered us, but I think it’s going to be better once it’s done,” said Hildebrant.
A couple of streets over is Cafe on 8th, which opened in April 2023.
“It was definitely a slow start and with that going on, it didn’t help anything. There is a patrolman sitting right in front of the restaurant and that kind of throws people off, especially with this road being closed,” said manager Jerome Kenly.
13th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street and Greene Street are set to be completed in 2025, Telfair Street in 2026 and Broad Street in 2027.
“We get the most success from our customers and clients. They’re putting it up on our reviews and stuff like that. They’re saying don’t let it discourage you just come on down,” said Kenly.
These projects are not small and take time to complete, but businesses are looking ahead at what’s to come.
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