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The first puck won’t drop in Augusta’s new arena for more than a year. Area businesses and general hockey fans are already jumping aboard the hockey bandwagon. The recent buzz started with the selection of the branding and name.  The Augusta Lynx is a tip of the helmet to an era of hockey that began in the mid to late 1990’s. “We already have a couple of sponsors that have signed on, and we’ve got a couple of conversations for some exclusive sponsorships,” co-owner David Hodges said.  CSRA companies and hockey

Some might call a block party on Sat., June 6, a bit of a heavy lift.  For the organization expanding into a new location— it’s no sweat! Tomorrow marks the grand opening of the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta’s new, state-of-the-art facility in North Augusta. It will be at their new location at 406 E. Martintown Road.  “With this space, we can really accommodate this community, including almost double the childcare space, because our community loves growing their families, and that’s been a struggle for us to really support the

In 2027, metro Augusta could see the return of two very different, but equally popular, venues. Both have been closed since 2024, one by design, the other following Hurricane Helene. JBA subheader In December 2024, demolition began on the James Brown Arena, clearing the way for a new, three-story, 10,500-seat venue. Last week, members of the Coliseum Authority learned that the construction work remains on schedule and on budget.  “Everything is moving on schedule with the steel erection,” Jon Rawlins, Senior Project Manager with Legends Global, updated authority members. “The