Our second Dinner Club was amazing! Thank you to all of the people who came this Tuesday.
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We pair tables of 6 strangers together at a great local restaurant as a way to meet new people in the city specifically tailored to your vibe.
How it works:
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We pick the restaurant, handle the details, and provide conversation starters
You just show up.
NEXT DATE: Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM
If you've been craving conversations with substance (the kind that remind you why community matters) then this is for you. If you want to reserve your limited spot (or read about it more), just click below:
In today's Digest:
🏛️ Augusta passed its data center ordinance 6-5 on second reading.
💰 An Augusta committee advanced an $80.9 million SPLOST 9 borrowing plan.
🏠 Miller House construction starts for families at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
🚌 FlixBus and Greyhound moved Augusta departures to Broad Street.
⛪ North Augusta will vote again on Victory Baptist Church rezoning Oct. 19.
🍖 Barbecue in the Former Sunshine Bakery
Bradley's BBQ serves ribs, pulled pork, and brisket at 1209 Broad Street in the former Sunshine Bakery. The restaurant is part of Augusta's Fat Man's Hospitality family.
The second dining room uses the bakery's original tin letters, and its old bread trays have become benches. Pair a plate with Kyle's hash and rice, or grab the boiled peanuts brought back from Fat Man's Forest.
Read more here.
🎨 This Augusta Painter's 3-Year Warranty Stays With the House, Even If You Sell It
A fresh coat of paint is supposed to help a house sell. At That 1 Painter Greater Augusta, it comes with something you can hand the buyer, too: a 3-year warranty that transfers with the house and still covers the paint job after you move out.
That's the kind of promise you make when you plan to answer for the work yourself. Anson and Jaime Fain own and run the Greater Augusta location personally, so the people you meet at your estimate are the people accountable for the result. Anson retired from the U.S. Army Special Forces before opening it, and he walks your home before quoting so the scope, the cost and the timing are clear up front.
Customers notice. Juanita Maclauchlan wrote, "He showed up right on time for our quote and really took the time to listen to what we wanted done."
The crew paints interiors, exteriors, cabinets, brick and limewash across Augusta, Evans, Martinez and Grovetown, and they're licensed and insured. If a repaint has been on your list, their website shows the work, the warranty and how a quote works, so you can decide before anyone picks up a brush.
Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this publication possible!
🏛️ Augusta passes data center rules 6-5 on second reading
The Gist: Augusta commissioners approved the city’s 29-page data center ordinance on its second reading Tuesday, October 6, in a 6-5 vote. It bars data centers from residential and agricultural zones and sets rules for noise, buffers and water use.
Why It Matters: District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson said data center applications are expected in his district. Residents called for stronger oversight, including clearer enforcement and monitoring of water use.
What's Next: The Planning Department has a special-called meeting October 21, with an opportunity for public input on the broader zoning rewrite.
Read more here.
💰 $80.9 million bond plan advances for Augusta projects
The Gist: An Augusta Commission committee advanced a proposed $80.9 million SPLOST 9 bond list Sept. 29. The plan includes $33 million for public safety, $19.1 million for a new Juvenile Court facility and $10 million for Riverwalk and Augusta Boathouse reconstruction.
Why It Matters: The bonds would let Augusta jump-start SPLOST 9 projects, including work on the detention center, Juvenile Court and Riverwalk, ahead of sales tax collections.
What's Next: Commissioners can still adjust the project list before final adoption.
Read more here.
🏠 Miller House construction starts near downtown Augusta
The Gist: Construction has begun on the Miller House at 11th and Miller streets. The All In For Miller Foundation plans to house one family at a time for free while a child receives treatment at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Why It Matters: The house will give a family, including siblings, a place to stay together during a child’s treatment.
What's Next: The foundation plans a public home blessing Friday, October 16, from 8AM to noon. It hopes to finish construction next spring.
Read more here.
🚌 FlixBus and Greyhound move to downtown Augusta
The Gist: FlixBus and Greyhound moved Augusta service from Wheeler Road to the Augusta Transit transfer center at 1546 Broad St. on October 1. Direct daily routes include Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh and Charleston.
Why It Matters: Intercity riders can now connect with local Augusta Transit routes at the same downtown stop.
What's Next: Tickets and current schedules are available through FlixBus and Greyhound.
Read more here.
⛪ North Augusta advances Victory Baptist rezoning
The Gist: North Augusta City Council advanced a request October 5th to rezone Victory Baptist Church for general commercial use. Pastor C.T. Townsend said a 2024 city rule requires commercial zoning for gatherings of more than 600 people.
Why It Matters: The church wants to add a new kids ministry area and extra foyer space. Neighbors behind the property worry about what commercial zoning could allow there in the future.
What's Next: The City Council is scheduled to hold a second vote October 19th.
Read more here.
Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this publication possible!
📚 Baby Bookworms: Storytime for Ages 0-2 | Nancy Carson Library | North Augusta | Fri, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | More
Stories, songs and bubbles for babies and toddlers.
🍂 Fall Bash | Mistletoe State Park | Appling | Sat, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. | More
Corn husk scarecrows, candle dipping and a hayride. Ages 8 and up; preregister.
🎃 Trunk or Treat | Riverview Park | North Augusta | Sat, Oct. 10, 5 to 8 p.m. | More
North Augusta Public Safety hosts free trick-or-treating. Costumes welcome.
🎃 Kids Autumn Fest | Mistletoe State Park | Appling | Mon, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. | More
Scarecrow trick-or-treating, pumpkin games and a hayride. $10 plus parking; register ahead.
👟 Kid's Fun Run | Fleet Feet North Augusta | North Augusta | Thu, Oct. 15, 5 to 6 p.m. | More
A 1- to 2-mile run/walk with games; under-8s need a parent alongside.
🎤 Morris Day & The Time and The S.O.S. Band | Bell Auditorium | Augusta | Fri, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. | More
Funk and R&B from two bands. Doors open at 7 p.m.
🎸 Guardians of the Jukebox | Sharon Jones Amphitheater | North Augusta | Sat, Oct. 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m. | More
Free 1980s pop, rock and new wave covers; bring a lawn chair.
🎻 Augusta University Orchestra | Maxwell Theatre | Augusta | Tue, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. | More
An evening of live orchestral music on the Summerville campus.
🍷 Foundations of Wine Workshop: Wine and Food Pairing | The Grove Gourmet Market | North Augusta | Wed, Oct. 14, 6 to 7 p.m. | More
Taste four wines with charcuterie while learning food pairings. $55.
🎼 Modigliani Quartet | Maxwell Theatre | Augusta | Thu, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. | More
Debussy and Beethoven open the chamber music society's season.
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