Retail

After several weeks of buzz regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s Books-A-Million (BAM), ABD has confirmed that space is being renovated for the bookstore at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers across Long Island and in 17 other states east of the Mississippi. The company is handling the leasing arrangements for Hitchcock Plaza which includes the new site for BAM. Four years ago, the bookstore was located in Aiken Mall. That store closed in July 2021.

100% of the existing buildings are now full at the shopping centers outside of Riverwood Plantation in Evans. Publix has more than half of the more than 100,000 square feet occupied between retail stores and out parcel properties at the intersection of Washington Road and William Few Parkway. Salt Interior and Design occupied the last space available recently, replacing a Taekwondo center. That business moved into a significantly larger space next to Rooted, a locally owned café. AR Workshop was the previous tenant next to Rooted. There are a few

The Soul City group is wrapping up its post-Helene present to the community this Friday after a two-week run-in downtown Augusta. (26) Downtown businesses are participating in a holiday decorating contest – the Soul City Spectacular. Windows, doors, and entire facades of buildings will be decorated in a festive holiday spirit. Businesses will be competing in the following categories: The Most Creative, The Most Colorful, The Most Elegant, and The Best Overall. According to John Porter, Downtown Soul City Director, “I think people are still feeling the emotional toll after