Consumer Stories

Despite our volatile economy, thrift stores continue to be a consistent presence in the CSRA. The latest store to open will be at 316 8th Street in downtown Augusta between Broad Street and Greene Street. The Jessye Norman School of the Arts will operate the store and use proceeds to fund its FREE afterschool program. The new store in the 1,800-square-foot building will be called Second Act and be aligned with the JNSA by offering used musical instruments, new and used art supplies, graphic t-shirts, clothes, and eclectic furniture. Meybohm

ABD first told you the newest Ashley Furniture Store announced it was coming to Aiken in late January. Spring was the target date. Ashley reached ABD late yesterday to say that the grand opening is now set for August 29th at 11:00 AM. The new Ashley is moving into the former Aiken Furniture Company store and occupying more than 25,000 square feet. Ashley’s latest 7.0 store concept will be next to Target and Planet Fitness in the Aiken Exchange Plaza. Planet Fitness managers told ABD the vacant store had been