Commercial Real Estate

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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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Huge grand opening for one restaurant; another one planned soon

One of the largest CSRA ribbon cuttings in recent memory kicked off a big weekend for a new West Augusta restaurant, while its neighbor to the far left expects to open within a few weeks. Dave’s Hot Chicken leaders told Augusta Business Daily its soft opening did very well the day before, on Thursday, March 28th. With a nod to the upcoming Masters tournament, DHC provided a golf simulator (far right) and a mystery envelope giveaway for the first 500 guests on Friday. During the weekend, several schools, first responders,

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CSRA Businesspeople to Make Cotton Exchange A Thriving Space for Work & Fun

In September 2004, this reporter attended a huge grand re-opening of the Cotton Exchange building when Georgia Bank & Trust opened a downtown Augusta branch. After South State bought GB&T in 2017, it remained a bank until closing within the last few years as Augusta’s Riverwalk lost its luster and some businesses. Soon, Dr. Troy Akers and his wife, Nancy, will restore the historic Cotton Exchange building, after recently purchasing it. It’s reopening as corporate office space and an upscale event venue. They’ll honor the building’s legacy, which was constructed

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50th Anniversary of CSRA Builder

The team at Bill Beazley Homes will be lighting 50 candles today for its founder, toasting to the first home built in 1976 for $27,900 in the Meadowood neighborhood, to its largest development of nearly 900 homes at Hayne’s Station(above). BBH continues to expand with Bill Beazley’s son and Company President, Stephen Beazley, leading the charge with five new developments currently underway, including Cedar Creek (Aiken, SC) and Springdale Trails (Graniteville, SC). “While our scale has changed, our focus on quality of life and long-term value for our homeowners remains

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EXCLUSIVE: Grocery/Retail Center Hinges on many moving parts

A home at 8101 Sir Galahad Drive, across from the Evans Post Office and Regions Bank, is one of the complex deal points of a proposed commercial development. The Columbia County Chamber has owned that property for more than 10 years, and developers are hoping for a better result with commissioners than the Chamber had. The Chamber purchased the home on the right for $177,000 in the summer of 2015 with the intention of renovating the property as their corporate office. It was and is currently zoned residential. Back then,

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