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‘There’s no alternative’: Businesses push to save parking spaces in downtown Augusta 4m5d1t

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Businesses have launched a petition that’s gained 1,500 signatures so far to save some downtown Augusta parking spaces.

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Record Memorial Day travel, cheap gas expected across U.S., Georgia nz3m

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM EDT

By Staff

The two-state region is getting ready for expected record-breaking travel this Memorial Day weekend, with the lowest gas prices we've seen in years.

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Rendering of plans for proposed new James Brown Arena.

Bulldozed but not forgotten: What’s ahead for the new downtown Augusta arena 4a136u

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM EDT

By Hallie Turner

News 12 got an updated look at the demolition of the James Brown Arena Tuesday.

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‘Super fortunate’: New cancer treatment center opens in North Augusta 4528

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

As the Beacon Bluff Project nears its end, the focus is now on a long-awaited cancer treatment facility that used to be the former Medac building.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff told the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday about the...

Ossoff raises the heat on corporate landlords amid rising rents in Georgia 3k1a5l

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM EDT

By Staff

During a news conference on Monday, Democratic senator said he wants to expose abusive practices that lead to the mistreatment of tenants and force homeowners out.

Regional

Georgia Power plans to freeze rates under deal with regulators 2w3n49

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT

By Staff

The Georgia Public Service Commission staff and Georgia Power have reached a deal to freeze base rates for three years.

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A chemical plume coming from BioLab looms over strip mall in Conyers

BioLab won’t reopen Ga. plant that spewed plume of toxic smoke 693e24

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Staff

The BioLab plant in Conyers will not reopen its manufacturing facility after a massive September 2024 chemical fire erupted there, the company said Friday.

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12 On Your Side Investigates: Trade-in troubles leave drivers with debt, tag snags 66635b

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

Some Ga. dealerships fail to pay off liens on trade-ins, leaving folks still owing on cars they traded in or stuck with a car they bought but can't drive.

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The ribbon is cut on Thursday at the new Chase brance at Washimngton Road and Alexander Drive...

Chase Bank opens Augusta branch as it enters CSRA market 61h43

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM EDT

By Staff

Chase Bank on Thursday celebrated the opening of its first retail branch in Augusta at Washington Road and Alexander Drive in front of the Kroger.

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The loading docks at Saltbox, a warehouse and logistics facility in northwest Atlanta that...

Some Ga. small businesses remain uncertain despite China tariff deal 4zdj

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM EDT

By Doug Reardon

The whiplash continues for Georgia small businesses dealing with federal tariffs, especially for companies that source goods from China.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his 2025 State of the State address.

Kemp signs bill banning pet sales at flea markets, parking lots 4e185i

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Gov. Brian Kemp signed the budget for fiscal year 2026, and it includes hundreds of thousands to fight human trafficking in the Augusta region.

Local

Local farmers get the spotlight during S.C. Ag + Art Tour 6e5s4o

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM EDT

By Staff

The South Carolina Ag and Art Tour is underway, and Aiken ed the fun this weekend. We stopped by the farmers market to meet some growers.

Regional

New Buc-cee’s in Georgia will open in a few weeks 4h523q

Updated: May 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM EDT

By Staff

Another Buc-ee’s is opening in Georgia, but you may have to drive a while to get there. The new location in Brunswick will open on July 1.

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Augusta leaders slap liquor restrictions on downtown eatery f4j2e

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM EDT

By Staff

The Augusta Commission imposes restrictions on a downtown business that’s been accused of flouting the rules by serving alcohol after hours and otherwise running afoul of deputies.

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As artificial intelligence becomes more popular, experts say it has the potential to be used...

S.C. natives are launching new artificial intelligence platform 492p6s

Updated: May 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT

By Deric Rush

Artificial intelligence (AI) will fill in your address automatically when shopping on line; however, it can do so much more.

Local

Business recovery center to close soon in Richmond County 2l21b

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT

By Staff

Recovery from Hurricane Helene is still felt across the CSRA, but the Small Business istration is closing its business recovery center in Richmond County.

Business

UPS driver Joe Speeler makes a delivery at the Leanon Shops in Mount Lebanon, Pa., on Tuesday,...

Ga.-based UPS to cut 20K jobs as it reduces Amazon shipments 243d3f

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Atlanta-based UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.

Business

FILE - A Walmart sign is displayed over the entrance to a store, June 25, 2019, in Pittsburgh.

Attention, Walmart shoppers: Local renovations are on the way 5aci

Updated: Apr. 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM EDT

By Staff

Five Walmart neighborhood markets and superstores in Richmond and Columbia counties will get renovations by the end of the year, according to the company.

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Robotic Dog looking underground for weeds to help farmers

AI for agriculture: How Georgians use robots on the farm 6e5b70

Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM EDT

By Ashanti Isaac

The Georgia Center of Innovation shows off an array of robots, drones, pickers and more that could help take the burden off of farmers.

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In Northeast Arkansas, counties like Sharp County are known for their poultry production.

Rising tariffs could threaten Ga. poultry industry, officials warn 1b613f

Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

Georgia’s poultry industry, the largest in the U.S. and the seventh largest in the world, faces significant risks due to increasing tariffs on key trade partners.

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ARCHIVO - El logotipo de Target afuera de una tienda en Westwood, Massachusetts, el 20 de...

Ga. pastor continues Target boycott, invites company CEO to forum 2o5z6o

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM EDT

By Staff

What started as a 40-day “fast” against Target has become a full-on boycott, the pastor of a popular metro Atlanta church announced.

Business

Freddy’s Frozen Custard postpones opening in Augusta 5v1x6o

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM EDT

By Staff

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will open its second location in the CSRA this week. The Augusta location s on that's been open for some time across the river.

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Liquor liability insurance in South Carolina has become too expensive for many small...

Liquor liability insurance costs hurt S.C. business owners 3eaz

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

By Sam Shapiro

Liquor liability insurance in South Carolina has become too expensive for many small businesses, forcing them to close or entirely change their business model.

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Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew has named its 2025 Flavor Madness winner – Augusta resident...

Augustan is nationwide winner of a Ford Bronco from 7 Brew 322t49

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM EDT

By Staff

Drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew has named its 2025 Flavor Madness winner – Augusta resident Elexia Lieberman.

Business

A US Foods CHEF’STORE is coming to Augusta soon 4o5x69

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM EDT

By Staff

Augusta is getting a new store that up until now, folks have had to drive to Columbia or metro Atlanta for.

Business

Rico the SLED K9 lost his life during a hunt for a wanted man.

S.C. lawmakers, police look at tougher penalties for K-9 killings 4o1x4h

Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM EDT

By Staff

South Carolina lawmakers are taking a hard look at toughening up the penalties for people who kill police animals.

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New Whataburger at 5440 Platt Springs Road in Lexington, S.C.

Augusta now has 2 Whataburgers in easy driving distance 12v2g

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM EDT

By Steve Byerly

Attention, Whataburger fans of the CSRA: There are now two locations of the cult-favorite fast-food restaurant less than an hour away.

Business

‘It has been an absolute blast:’ Golf week boosts Aiken businesses 131yq

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM EDT

By Staff

Local businesses and events are helping Aiken get involved in golf week.

Business

Hospitality and food get the spotlight during golf week l2b6m

Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

During golf week, the importance of hospitality and food quality gets the spotlight.

Business

Topgolf and The Back Nine provide other golfing options for patrons 402g4d

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM EDT

By Hallie Turner

Whether patrons don’t have a for the course that day, or they’re just leaving and looking to continue the fun, there’s plenty for them to do here that’s related to the sport.

Business

Local businesses see visitors from around the world during golf week 3t2r4z

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

Businesses say this week is economically impactful as more people come into town for golf, especially after Hurricane Helene hit the area.

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Restaurants are preparing for the increase of patrons coming into town for this week.

Local restaraunts hope to bounce back during golf week b2p2t

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM EDT

By Liz Owens

Restaurants are preparing for the increase of patrons coming into town for this week.

Regional

Westview Corner Grocery prepares for the impacts of new tariffs

Georgians brace for potential impacts of new widespread tariffs 3c3u1v

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM EDT

By Brittany Ford

Both local mom-and-pop grocery stores and big-box chains in Georgia could feel the squeeze from the tariffs approved by President Donald Trump.

Business

Augusta businesses are ‘really excited for patrons’ as golf week nears 4a3kj

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

For our local businesses, the next week and a half is the payoff for months and months of preparation.

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The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference on a railroad's effort to seize...

Black lawmakers fight to help Sparta farmers save land from railroad 4i2de

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Sparta residents have been fighting to keep their land, but a judge rules it can be seized by a railroad that's run by an influential family.

Business

The Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee ed a ‘strike everything’ on a bill on a...

Rising gas prices have Ga. drivers concerned about future costs 76c3p

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM EDT

By Don Shipman

The national average gas price has surged to $3.26 per gallon. In Georgia, prices are slightly lower, though they are still higher than a few months ago.

Regional

Delta facing lawsuit, fine in 2024 deadly Ga. tire explosion 232rz

Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT

By Staff

Delta Air Lines is facing a lawsuit and a hefty fine in a fatal tire explosion at one of its maintenance facilities in 2024.

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Aiken businesses, residents get ready for golf week events 2j1p4w

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

Aiken officials says golf week is one of their busiest weeks of the year, and preparations start as early as December.

Business

Golf week rentals still trying to adjust after Helene 4v1h

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Homeowners are trying to get their houses that they rent out ready for the Masters after Hurricane Helene

Regional

Fired CDC worker turns to pressure washing work in Georgia 6qtu

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

A worker fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta started a pressure-washing business to make money after losing his job.

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FILE - Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., speaks during an election-night watch party Wednesday, Jan....

Loeffler-led Small Business istration shrinking workforce by 40% 1y4l71

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM EDT

By Staff

President Donald Trump’s istration announced Friday it is cutting the U.S. Small Business istration’s workforce by 40%.

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Blackhorse Steel Works to create 40 jobs in Bamberg County 83q8

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM EDT

By Staff

Bamberg County officials say Blackhorse Steel Works is launching operations in Bamberg County, creating 40 jobs.

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New Chick Fil-A in Augusta draws crowd, traffic 11355q

Updated: Mar. 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT

By Staff

Chick Fil-A fans lined up Thursday morning for the grand opening of a relocated store.

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Foodees Food and Culture Festival in downtown Augusta.

Foodees Festival highlights culinary delights, culture in Augusta 1f2un

Updated: Mar. 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

Besides being fun and delicious, the Foodees Food and Culture Festival in downtown Augusta is an economic boost for the city.

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In the first decade, independent economic projections estimate the development would have an...

Proposed casino could bring boom to Orangeburg County town 4ce5v

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM EDT

By Hannah Borchert

Santee Development Corp. estimates the development of the casino and resort to bring over 4 million annual visitors from in and out of state.

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Being a member makes you a part of our charge, to be a voice for Georgia agriculture.

Ga. health groups hoping governor will veto pesticide labeling bill 2g642i

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

Some Georgians are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to veto a bill that just ed through the state House and Senate.

Business

Local businesses prepare for annual tourism surge from Masters 6s5u4p

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM EDT

By Sydney Hood

Tournament week is just around the corner, and local businesses are hoping the tourism boost will help them overcome the challenges of the past six months.

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Business across the country feel the impact of a national coin shortage.

Bill would exempt tips from income taxes in South Carolina 6m2mt

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM EDT

By Live 5 Web Staff

Some workers in South Carolina might not have to pay taxes on a significant portion of their income if a bill filed at the State House becomes law.

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‘I wanted to do something’ Atlanta Tesla owner takes decals off car amid nationwide protests.

‘I wanted to do something’: Ga. Tesla owner removes decals 2m111h

Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM EDT

By Patrick Quinn

Staff were instructed to leave by 6 p.m. on Tuesday at all regional and national offices of the Department of Education, including Atlanta.

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FILE - This Monday, June 27, 2016 file photo shows an Olive Garden restaurant in Methuen, Mass.

Columbia County planners approve steps for new Olive Garden 3q212m

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM EST

By Staff

The Columbia County Planning Commission approved the next steps to bring a third Olive Garden to the CSRA.