Expansions/Moves

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Local business takes flight in expanded location

Their story is the epitome of small business success. Three Crows Fiber opened a little over a year ago in Augusta on James Brown Boulevard. In less than a week, the niche business offering yarns and knitting classes drew customers from across the CSRA and as far away as Athens and Statesboro. The business expanded to a space at 1026 Broad Street last week that will give them more room to spread their wings. “The space is three times bigger than what we had before. We really needed that to

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Renovation and Re-Dedication

After 27+ years in business, a local company is celebrating with its clients and the entire community. The party brought together the government, business, and senior stakeholders. Brookdale North Augusta partied with the local Chamber, Mayor Briton Williams, and its residents to the tune of live entertainment, tours, food, and more. The grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting featured a lot of renovations made to the interior and exterior of the facility on 105 North Hills Drive. In addition to a fresh coat or two of paint throughout, there is new exterior

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Multi-million-dollar expansion “connects” CSRA county

Comcast has completed a high-speed broadband expansion in McDuffie County, Georgia, as part of its $1 billion Project UP initiative. The expansion brings multi-gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability, supporting economic growth and connectivity needs for businesses and residents. The expansion delivers high-speed Internet, mobile, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business. The investment is helping to close the digital divide in areas that previously may not have had access. “Reliable Internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for families, businesses, and communities to grow,” said County Chairman Chase

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Popular Restaurant Expands

A popular Columbia County neighborhood bar and grill is adding a second location outside of another Columbia County neighborhood. Ironwood Tavern’s first location is at 5117 Washington Road in a shopping center next to Subway and Publix, bordering the Riverwood Subdivision in Evans. ABD’s confirmed that Ironwood will lease Suites 1 and 2 (far right end units) outside of the West Lake Subdivision in Martinez, in a newish shopping center on Furys Ferry Road developed by Rafy Bassali, co-owner of several Swank retail stores and Escape Outdoors. Swank, Oxygen Fitness,

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Here we grow again: E-Z-GO® Introduces New 2026 Golf Car

One way to keep driving the performance of more than 1,000 Augusta employees is to expand a product line. That’s just what Textron E-Z-GO LLC is doing—with the launch of new RXV models for the new season. According to a news release, both the two-passenger 2026 RXV 2 and four-passenger 2026 RXV 4 are available with electric or gas-powered drivetrains. MSRP for the RXV 2 starts at $8,914.00, and MSRP for the RXV 4 starts at $9,879.00. Electric models include ELiTE series vehicles with a zero-emission, fully electric drivetrain powered

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Always Sunny in Augusta

Once the sun sets on the hot summer, there will be another option to keep your tan year-round. The fourth location of Palm Beach Tan between Evans and Augusta is going to replace the Cardboard Castle Games shop located between Belk’s and Larson Chiropractor in the Mullins Colony Shopping Center. Palm Beach Tan offers spray tans, tanning beds, and skincare products from its 650 centers nationwide. Local stores include one less than a mile away on 4276 Washington Road next to Publix, plus a store at 4115 Columbia Road and

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Augusta makes the top 10

A report done by a national publication lists Augusta in the Top 10 locations for site development. Site Selection Magazine is the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC). Founded in 1954, it is currently based in Norcross, Ga. “We are a controlled circulation, B2B publication that goes to corporate leaders with decision-making responsibility when it comes to facility, locations, and expansions,” Adam Bruns, Editor-in-Chief, head of Publications, explained for ABD. “We’ve gone to what would typically be a job title like the director of global real estate

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CSRA businesses catch the bells and buzz of team building

Successful businesses are built on strategy, sometimes on physical skills, many times through teamwork, or a combination of all of the above. When it comes to developing a strong team, there is nothing like a good team-building experience. This one brings together a unique combination of skills and nostalgic charm. Radioactive Pinball Arcade opened two years ago and has written a story for business development. The gaming company, located in the Holley Building at 113 Laurens Street in Aiken, was started by Eric and Erin Edwards and will soon celebrate

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Rezoning request for major Aiken County employer

The Aiken County Planning Commission has approved a request to rezone two parcels in Graniteville. The request was from Rolls-Royce Solutions America, Inc., on behalf of MTU Detroit Diesel, Inc., for its facility in the Sage Mill Industrial Park. The request calls for re-zoning 73.41 acres on Bettis Academy Road from Rural Development (RUD) to Industrial Development (IND). One parcel has access to Bettis Academy Road, the other has access to Sage Mill Parkway and Power Drive. The site has manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations. The rezoning application stated, “Rezoning

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Using SPLOST dollars for a new mega site

The Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) has a request on the list of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) 9 projects going before the Augusta-Richmond County Commissioners. AEDA is requesting $25 million. It will be used for a pump station, gravity, and 24” force mains to extend residential, commercial, and industrial sewer capacity through South Augusta. The commissioners will review the $426 million worth of projects remaining after County Administrator Tameka Allen culled the original one-billion-dollar wish list that departments and organizations had requested. It will open South Augusta

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