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Evans sees growth with events like Boom in the Park; more to come
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The building boom in Columbia County continues, with developers putting in the work to transform the area. At the center of that is the push to create a downtown Evans, and one crowning jewel is Evans Towne Center Park. That’ll be the site of Evans Boom...
Development bringing live, work, play to Furys Ferry Road
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WFXG) - As Columbia County continues to grow, there's a section of Furys Ferry Road that has seen an influx of new business, including food and shopping options. Local business owner and developer, Rafy Bassali says it's filling a big need. “There’s a lot of residential here and...
Proposed gas station, Euchee Creek trail improvements on Columbia County commission agenda
A proposed gas station at the Columbia Road and William Few Parkway intersection is going before commissioners again at their Tuesday night meeting, as well as a contract for Euchee Creek Greenway trail improvements.
Augusta Eats: Columbia County’s Mexican Restaurant Celebrates Seven Years of Flavorful Success
A beloved Mexican restaurant in Columbia County is marking a milestone as it celebrates seven years of bringing authentic flavors to Augusta. The restaurant, known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious cuisine, has become a local favorite since its inception. As it commemorates this achievement, the restaurant reflects on its...
Augusta Eats: Mexican restaurant in Columbia County celebrating seven years' good luck
However it happened, Taqueria El Rey is celebrating its seventh anniversary, July 2, on Taco Tuesday, and customers who crave authenticity in their Mexican cuisine will want to join the party. The restaurant is one of several locally run by the Galvan family. La Cocina del Rey in Grovetown snags...
Health inspections: See which restaurant was keeping 'raw chicken ... on the floor with flies'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between June 21 and 26, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Independence Day events in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – The city of Augusta is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with an Independence Day celebration at Augusta Common. The event will be fun for the whole family, featuring live entertainment, a fun zone for kids, food trucks, vendors, and fireworks. The celebration is free and begins at 5 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.
The long road home: Why Columbia County developers at Thurmond Lake want bigger cul-de-sac
A proposed subdivision on Thurmond Lake's Columbia County side is asking for a bigger road so the development can fit. Sustainable Property Management LLC has requested a zoning variance from the county to permit a cul-de-sac longer than the county's 700-foot limit. ...
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