Latest News About Augusta Georgia

Updated 2026-04-23 04:03

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Latest News - Augusta Tomorrow

The Augusta Economic Development Authority announced today that Starbucks will nearly double the size of their Augusta manufacturing facility, adding 140,000 square feet to their current 180,000 square feet, and will create up to 100 new jobs. The announcement was made this morning by Starbucks Corporate Headquarters in Seattle. Construction on the new facility will begin this summer and will be completed in…

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News Flash - Augusta, GA

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA GOVERNMENTCommunicationsAugusta, Georgia Government to Host SPLOST 9 and FLOST Information Sessions Augusta, Georgia Government​AUGUSTA, GA (April 7, 2026) – Augusta, Georgia, Government will host a series of public information sessions to provide residents with information regarding the proposed SPLOST 9 and Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) ahead of the May 19, 2026, referendum.

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'Just a chaotic mess.' Helene brought deadly damage to Augusta area

By Jozsef Papp Updated Sept 28, 2024 Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson declared a state of emergency for Augusta-Richmond County Friday after storm damage left several dead and caused widespread flooding and downed trees and power lines. “Our community has been deeply impacted,” Johnson said. Johnson announced a curfew ordering all bars and places of amusement to close at 10 p.m. and remain closed through 6 a.m. Saturday. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will also enforce a curfew starting...

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