July 15, 2021

Aqua Salon and Spa leased the far right end cap unit of this Davis Road plaza from 2020 until May 2021. (photo by Melissa Gordon) The owner of Aqua Salon and Spa at 138 Davis Road, Suite H took a personal leave of absence in April and left her business in the hands of her employees. She hoped to return to an improving business. Instead, Aqua is now closed permanently in the newly re-done shopping center between Washington Road and Pleasant Home Road. It is not clear whether employees made

The news today from Bruster’s Ice Cream store in Evans hit customer Patricia Newsome Price… well… like a Chocolate Mudslide of ice cream with chunks of toppings. She may take the owner up on his offer of a free scoop to enjoy one last cone at her favorite spot. She and hundreds of other Facebook friends responded with sadness to the news. Franchisee Steve Foushee received and accepted an offer to sell the land on North Belair Road near Washington Road. “I’m going to REALLY miss Brusters, Evans location. My

Johnson Cadillac has been a fixture in downtown Augusta since 1936 first on Telfair Street and then on Walton Way. (photo courtesy Mapquest) It’s been quite a ride for the Johnson family in downtown Augusta since 1936. Soon, it’s coming to an end at their Cadillac dealership at 1122 Walton Way. Up to 20 employees could lose their jobs or some could accept open positions in Aiken. ABD learned that the employees were notified last week that the family decided to close as early as this summer after choosing not