Editor’s Note: The city of Augusta and Richmond County officially consolidated on July 1st, 1996. Here is a primer on how consolidation came about and twist and turns the city…
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For better or worse – the marriage between Richmond County and Augusta.
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When local businessman and philanthropist Peter Knox IV purchased the historic Miller Theater on Broad Street back in 2005, the much-beloved building was in extreme disrepair. The abandoned theater’s roof…
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The treehouse that is Southbound on the Savannah River is truly a marvel. Brian Brittingham and George Claussen opened Southbound Smokehouse, a funky-rambling BBQ joint in a legendary location on…
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This afternoon a sweet little old lady, Ms. Jacquelyn Troupe, had placed herself on the agenda of the Augusta Richmond County Commission, asking to speak regarding transparency and ethics in…
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Latest concept from Frog Hollow Restaurant Group coming soon When former Blue Sky Kitchen owner Barry Blackston decided to sell his popular restaurant to fellow downtown restaurateur Sae Shin, owner…
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In an email to the Metro Spirit in June, an Augusta University spokesperson stated the Child Care Center was permanently closing due to the annual losses the center incurred, and…
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Collectors From Around the Country Descend on TEE Center
by Metro Spiritby Metro SpiritThe Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors’ 2019 convention was held August 1st thru 3rd at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. There were 170 tables and a 144 page…
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A law firm representing a number of parents of children who attended the daycare at Augusta University is asking the college for monetary damages. An attorney with the firm told…
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In an email to the Metro Spirit on June 12th regarding a piece on the daycare center’s closing, Christen Engel, Sr. Associate Vice President of Communications for Augusta University &…