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In today's Digest:
🗳️ The longest Augusta ballot in 30 years just opened
🍣 A hidden whisky bar tucked behind a Broad Street sushi kitchen
🏟️ Augusta arena walls going up, hotels eyeing the site
🍽️ Augusta Digest Dinner Club launches May 12
🍣 A Sushi Kitchen and a Hidden Whisky Bar on Broad
Located on Broad Street in downtown Augusta, 990 Broad Sushi Kitchen is a sleek sushi and crudo concept from Chef Ito that opened soon after Hurricane Helene in the former Pho-Ramen'L space.
Tucked behind the dining room sits The Ph'rog Bar, a hidden cocktail lounge stocking a deep bench of sake and Japanese whisky. The vibe is electric, the nigiri is pristine, and the small plates lean adventurous without losing the room.
Read more here.
🏟️ Arena Walls Go Up, Hotels Eye Augusta
The Gist: The Augusta arena hit a new milestone this week with wall framing rising on the first level, and Coliseum Authority Chairman Cedric Johnson says the project is on schedule and on budget. Hotels and other companies are already lining up to plant flags around the site, banking on visitor traffic.
Why It Matters: A working arena reshapes downtown demand for hotels, restaurants, and parking, the ripple every Augusta business owner watches.
What's Next: Seventh Street stays closed through July or August, and the Bell parking lot goes dark in June and July.
Read more here.
🌱 Allen Homes Community Garden Opens on Hines Street
The Gist: Black Farm Street Inc. cut the ribbon on the new Allen Homes Community Garden at 526 Hines Street last Wednesday. Executive director Lashawndra Robinson partnered with Augusta Locally Grown, the Housing Authority, and the Greater Augusta Arts Council to add raised beds, irrigation, a basketball court, and public art on one site.
Why It Matters: A neighborhood food access point with art and a court built in is a rare combination in south Augusta.
Read more here.
🎓 Delta Sigma Theta Honors 50 Augusta Students
The Gist: The Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta hosted its 14th annual STARS program at A.R. Johnson Magnet School on Sunday, drawing roughly 200 attendees. Chapter president Kathy Johnson handed out 10 scholarships through the Dr. Louise A. Rice fund and recognized the year's mentors and youth participants.
Why It Matters: STARS is one of the longest-running mentorship pipelines in Richmond County, quietly placing kids in college every spring.
Read more here.
🪄 The Magical Music of Harry Potter | Imperial Theatre | Augusta | 04/30 | More
Live orchestra and choir spellbinding the whole family with film favorites.
🇬🇷 Augusta Spring Greek Festival | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Augusta | 05/01 | More
Authentic gyros, baklava, dancing, and church tours downtown.
🎤 A Funky Good Time! Celebrate James Brown & Sharon Jones | Augusta Museum of History | Augusta | 05/02 | More
Free hometown tribute with crafts, cake, and live performance.
🌮 Flavor Street Festival: Latin Fiesta Edition | McHenry Square | Augusta | 05/02 | More
Food trucks, piñatas, and exotic animal meetups for the family.
🚀 May the 4th Be With You | HUB West | Augusta | 05/07 | More
Costume parade, live orchestra, and intergalactic crafts for young Jedis.
🎷 Augusta Symphony: Let's Groove Tonight | Miller Theater | Augusta | 04/30 | More
Symphonic Motown and Philly Soul with Temptations and Marvin Gaye classics.
🔮 Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience | Miller Theater | Augusta | 05/02 | More
The Long Island Medium reads the room for a packed downtown crowd.
🕯️ Candlelight Music Series | The Augusta Common | Augusta | 05/02 | More
Bring a chair and picnic for a soft outdoor evening of live music.
🖤 Atmosphere #133: Dark Dance Edition | Le Chat Noir | Augusta | 05/02 | More
Moody goth and post-punk DJ sets in a black-box theatre.
🎩 Derby Afternoon Tea | Royal Tea on Reynolds | Augusta | 05/03 | More
Sips, elegant bites, and a Derby hat competition with prizes.
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