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New Urgent Care Center coming to Evans

The land between Advanced Auto Parts and Bojangles in Evans is getting cleared to make way for a practice’s 2nd Urgent Care Center in the CSRA. ABD’s learned that Peachtree Immediate Care will build on this parcel of land that used to be a U-Haul Center. Contractors are very busy prepping the land for an Atlanta area construction company. According to Zillow, the land is 1.33 acres and is assessed at a little more than $1 million. The address is 4548 Washington Road. Sewell Demolition & Abatement, Chattahoochie Construction Company,

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Additional Info on that Trader Joe’s deal

Wait! Hold off on your Trader Joe’s Dill Pickle Hummus craving… for now. The deal between the Columbia County Economic Development Authority and representatives has NOT closed yet—even though a construction permit has been applied for by the grocer. “The transaction should close any day now,” said Cheney Eldridge, Executive Director of the Columbia County Economic Development Authority.  As ABD first told you back in February, the plan is for Trader Joe’s to build on this 3 + acre property in between U.S. Battery on North Belair Road and the

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3rd Generation Company President leads major expansion in CSRA

The buzz for the last month is that Busby’s was moving to Evans to better serve Columbia County clients and better train its staff. It’s true. The Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting earlier this week officially opened the Busby’s training center at 3001 McCrary Court off of Industrial Park Drive—near others in the home industry like Ivey Homes and Mulherin Lumber. Busby’s is a family-owned and operated HVAC company and has served the CSRA for more than 80 years. Its longtime headquarters will remain at 1236 Gordon Park Road off of

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Salvation Army selling existing properties to build new Center of Hope

Prime real estate halfway between Augusta’s Medical District and the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) is up for sale to build on a legacy and shape the future. The commercial office of Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Company has listed the three properties for the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope. There are two properties that face the 13-hundred block of Greene Street. The third faces Saint Sebastian Way. Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander for The Salvation Army, told ABD they decided to post the tracts in advance of

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$17.9 million up for grabs for CSRA companies

While the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is soliciting input on road projects for east-central Georgia, the City of Augusta and Accelerate Augusta have teamed up to help small businesses reap financial benefits from the projects. A key meeting is set for next Thursday. The State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) Workshop will connect local businesses, contractors, consultants, and service providers with GDOT contracting opportunities. It was organized by Dr. Yolanda Jackson, the city’s Compliance Director. “The exciting thing about it is it doesn’t require the local businesses to have any

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Creative Solution for two area businesses

Some television and radio stations have had to lay off employees in the last several months. One local radio station group just came up with a unique way to save money and space. Beasley Broadcasting, home to popular stations such as WGAC and Kicks 99, decided it didn’t need all of the 20,000 square feet it was occupying at 4051 Jimmie Dyess Parkway near the I-20 Belair Road Exit. Now, when visitors stop by for tickets or an appointment, they’ll enter the building from the back—where the studio space is

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Local developer makes huge sale

A 50-plus-year Augusta property developer just sold one of its apartment complexes after building it four years ago.  ATC Development, headquartered in downtown Augusta, just sold MacArthur Park in the Barton Chapel area in South Augusta. There are 290 units, and currently 264 are leased in the community for a 91% occupancy rate. There are many amenities like a dog park, saltwater pool, business center, and more. The sale price of $40.6 Million reflects a per-unit price of $140,000 at an average of $168 per square foot. An out-of-town buyer

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416 apartment homes change hands in the CSRA

A company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett brokered a deal to transfer two garden-style properties in Augusta to a new buyer. Berkadia, a joint venture involving Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, put together the deal. “The seller maintained both properties to a very high standard, which will allow the buyer to execute their business plan efficiently,” said Riley. “This portfolio was very well located and had fantastic curb appeal. It was a pleasure working with both parties.”  Stevens Creek Commons, located at 100 Bon Air Drive, comprises 256 units

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Renting space in Augusta’s cyber community

Office space is available in two buildings designed to accommodate educational programs and those needing advanced technology and security. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) has space both ready to occupy or available to do a customized build-out. As the name indicates, GCITC is designed to house businesses and organizations targeting cyber technology and cybersecurity. “We really do try to stay mission-centric here, to the ends of we’ve had folks who have come in who are interested in leasing space here, but it really didn’t tie to the

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Vote tonight on $11.5 million contracts to restore/expand area event venue

If Columbia County Commissioners agree with a committee recommendation, recovery work will begin on a favorite gathering spot. Commissioners vote tonight on two contracts recommended by members of the Management and Internal Services to begin repair work on the Savannah Rapids Pavilion.  The first contract is with Duckworth Development, LLC of Martinez. It is for a renovation of the facility off Stevens Creek Road. If approved, Facilities Director Steven Prather told ABD the county can schedule a pre-construction meeting with the contractor.  “We will decide on a notice proceed date,

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