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You sign up and take a quick personality quiz.
Then, we match you with 5 other Augusta Digest readers based on your personality, and book a table for you at a great local restaurant.
You show up, meet your group, have dinner, and actually get to know people in Athens who actually share your vibe, interests, and more.
I handle everything - you leave with 5 new friends.
Expect some news about in in the next week or two (and if you’re a restaurant wanting to host reply to this email!)
☕ Part Café, Part Taproom, All Heart
Named after owner Emilie Moseley's grandfather, who once ran an Army mess hall and taught the family to put black coffee in gravy, Emil's sits on the corner of 9th and Broad and does things its own way. Scratch-made small plates like Far East Meatballs and Vindaloo Creamed Corn share the menu with their most popular item: homemade focaccia toasted with butter and served with three-day-prepped pickles. In the back, a self-pour tap wall lets you sample craft beers, ciders and meads by the ounce. Counter Culture Coffee handles mornings.
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🏛️ Bill Could Let Augusta Voters Switch to County-Manager Government
The Gist: A bill is advancing in the Georgia Legislature that could put a referendum before Augusta-Richmond County voters on whether to switch to a county-manager form of government. The change would restructure how the city's executive leadership operates.
Why It Matters: This could be the biggest structural change to Augusta's government in years, giving voters a direct say in how the city is run.
Read more here.
✈️ Augusta Regional Airport Preps for Masters Surge
The Gist: Augusta Regional Airport is gearing up for a wave of private and commercial flights ahead of the 90th Masters Tournament, scheduled for April 6–12. The airport has coordinated traffic plans and expanded operations to handle the annual influx.
Why It Matters: Masters week brings a massive economic boost to Augusta, and the airport is the first impression for thousands of visitors.
Read more here.
🏠 Habitat for Humanity Awarded $1.85M for Turpin Hill Housing
The Gist: The Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $1.85 million in federal funding, secured with support from Senators Ossoff and Warnock, to build new affordable homes in Augusta's historic Turpin Hill neighborhood. Habitat CEO Bernadette Kelliher called Turpin Hill one of Augusta's oldest communities, built by generations of working families.
Why It Matters: This is a significant investment in one of Augusta's most historic and underserved neighborhoods ahead of broader revitalization plans.
Read more here.
🎪 Water Circus Nautilus | Augusta | Augusta | 03/27–03/30 | More A spectacular traveling water circus with acrobatics, comedy and aquatic stunts.
🏇 Pacers and Polo (Aiken Triple Crown) | Aiken, SC | Aiken | 03/28 | More The third leg of the prestigious Aiken Triple Crown series, gates at 11 AM.
🏛️ Colonial Times: Under the Crown & Trades Fair | Living History Park | North Augusta | 03/29 | More Free Revolutionary War reenactments, blacksmithing demos, colonial dancing and baked goods.
🐾 4th Annual Autism Walk | Lake Olmstead Park | Augusta | 03/29 | More A morning walk raising awareness and community support for autism.
🎨 New Public Sculpture Unveiling | Kroc Center | Augusta | 03/27 | More The Greater Augusta Arts Council and Salvation Army unveil a new community sculpture.
🎸 Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | Miller Theater | Augusta | 03/28 | More A legendary tribute act channeling the full Zeppelin catalog.
🎵 Circle Back (SC) | Joe's Underground | Augusta | 03/27 | More Live original rock in one of Augusta's best underground venues.
🎤 LaTrez Anderson LIVE | The Scene Nightclub | Augusta | 03/28 | More High-energy live performance in one of Augusta's liveliest nightlife spots.
🍗 Dave's Hot Chicken Grand Opening | 1102 Trust Ave. | Augusta | 03/27 | More Be first in line for Nashville-style hot chicken, tenders and sides.
🍽️ Southern Bites & Nights Festival | Newberry Street Festival Center | Aiken | 03/27–03/29 | More Free admission food festival running Fri–Sun with local vendors and live music.
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