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šŸ½ SmokeShow Southern Style BBQ may have found a brick-and-mortar barbecue home in Evans. augustachronicle.com/story/eā€¦

Popular Augusta-area food truck plans first barbecue restaurant in Columbia County

New barbecue restaurant is expected to create 45 jobs and $5.7 million in sales within three years, the Development Authority of Columbia County said.

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Wool suppliers for Debbie Hopkinsā€™ fiber art business roam pastures just a few hundred feet from her Columbia County home. augustachronicle.com/story/lā€¦

Augusta made: Columbia County woman creates fashion, art with help from her flock of sheep

Under the brand Mistletoe Wool Works, apparel and other items are created through felting, the process of making fabric by combining and compressing fibers from animal coats.

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šŸ½ See the latest health inspection scores for Columbia County restaurants. augustachronicle.com/story/eā€¦

6 Columbia County restaurants post perfect health inspection scores; others fall short

The following is a list of Columbia County restaurants that have been inspected Nov. 15-29, 2022, accompanied by scores and health infractions.

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Thanksgiving comes only once a year. But when you own a Turkish restaurant, every day can beĀ Turkey Day.Ā  augustachronicle.com/story/eā€¦

Augusta Eats: Turkish restaurant reopens in Columbia County showcasing Middle East ties

A Turkish restaurant reopened in October in Evans. It had been closed for about two years, after the previous owner shuttered during COVID.

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šŸˆ Here's a look at second-round matchups in the GHSA state football playoffs for Augusta area teams: augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

What to know about each Augusta-area high school football team's second-round opponent

As the first round of the GHSA state football playoffs wraps up this weekend, here's a look at each Augusta-area team's second-round matchup

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šŸ€ Here are 37 Augusta-area girls basketball players to watch in 2022-23: augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

Here are 37 Augusta-area girls high school basketball players you should watch in 2022-23

We've looked at the Terrific 12, but there are many other talented girls high school basketball players to watch in the Augusta. Here's a deeper list.

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šŸˆšŸ“· See photos from Thursday night's high school football game between Grovetown and Lakeside. Grovetown won, 21-7. augustachronicle.com/pictureā€¦

Grovetown defeats Lakeside in high school football: Photos

Lakeside and Grovetown faced off in high school football on Thursday Oct, 21, 2022 at Grovetown High School. Grovetown defeated Lakeside 21-7.

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Here's a look at incumbent state lawmakers representing the Augusta area and their challengers in the Nov. 8 midterm election. augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

Georgia Election 2022: Here's a look at Augusta area candidates running for state offices

Early voting is underway. Read about incumbent state lawmakers representing the Augusta area and their challengers.

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More than a year after the death of Augsburg Haus founder Adolf Hermann, the Evans restaurant is still serving up cuisine from his native Bavaria. augustachronicle.com/story/eā€¦

Augusta Eats: Augsburg Haus in Evans stays true to founder's Bavarian roots

Augsburg Haus is a favorite with many area personnel currently or formerly attached to Fort Gordon and who also have served abroad in Germany.

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Augustaā€™s Macyā€™s has set aside about 1,500 square feet for the new Toys R Us space, which is decorated with colorful accents reminiscent of the brick-and-mortar stores Toys R Us operated until filing for bankruptcy in 2017. Ā  augustachronicle.com/story/bā€¦

Toys R Us returns to Augusta inside mall's Macy's department store

Macyā€™s is holding nine days of in-store events through Oct. 23 to mark the official opening of Toys R Us shops in 451 Macyā€™s nationwide.

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Here's a look at openings, closings and other changes in Augusta-area business: augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

Now Opening: New barbershop, old concept; child-care center for sale; boutique is hiring

Popular barber finds more room for customers; child-care center seeks a new owner; new fashion boutique franchise is looking for a few good women.

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The Harlem farm's owners hope to develop it into a place where foster children and peopleĀ with special needs can be educated, entertained and spiritually enriched in a peaceful environment. augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

Hooves and healing: Columbia County rescue farm fosters animal, child restoration

Owners of a nonprofit rescue farm near Harlem say they want to grow something special ā€“ for children in need, and with the communityā€™s help.

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ā€œMy expectations were to play a few games and hit pretty well, but I went way beyond what my goal was.ā€ augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

Here's how this Evans native helped lead Team USA baseball to the 12U World Cup gold medal

Evans, Georgia, native Colin Anderson carried Team USA to a 12U World Cup gold medal with 7 homers in 8 games, earning most valuable player honors.

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Joshua Gamble, 30, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to distribution of child pornography. augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

Former Fort Gordon soldier sentenced to federal prison in child pornography case

A former U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Gordon was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting he distributed child pornography.

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A concrete supplier for Fort Gordon construction projects sought special zoning to re-establish a mobile batching plant on the land. Surrounding homeowners told county commissioners that the factory would generate excessive noise and dust. augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

'This is a nightmare': Columbia County rejects concrete plant's relocation

Homeowners near the proposed concrete plant told county commissioners that the factory would generate excessive noise and dust.

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šŸˆ Here are the regular season games you must watch in 2022: augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

Here are 20 Augusta-area high school football games you must watch in 2022

Some of the most high-profile 2022 Augusta-area high school football matchups will happen within the first month of the season.

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In 1996, David Pouler lost part of his left leg in a Columbia County train accident. But he didn't let that stop him from playing high school football, becoming a firefighter, and now, Augusta University's newest public safety officer. augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

ā€˜Quit wasnā€™t part of my vocabulary': Harlem grad thrives in public service following amputation

David Pouler lost part of his left leg to a train when he was 13. The former firefighter-turned-police officer continues to excel in public space.

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After impressing scouts during the first Georgia Basketball Coaches AssociationĀ Live Team Period, Grovetown junior Derrion Reid's recruiting stock shot up. augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

How the AAU summer season turned this Augusta-area player into a prime basketball recruit

After helping Grovetown capture the Class AAAAAA state championship last season ā€” the school's first ā€” Reid came into the summer season with momentum.

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šŸ“āœšŸŽ’ Here are details on upcoming area school supply giveaway events: augustachronicle.com/story/nā€¦

Need school supplies? Here are some upcoming Augusta-area giveaways

School is starting soon. Is your child still in need of pencils, backpacks, and other school supplies? These Augusta-area giveaways can help.

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ā€œI think having that face that the girls can relate to, they already know your name before you come in the door, I think itā€™s helped with the relationships.ā€Ā  augustachronicle.com/story/sā€¦

Here's why Kyle Cartledge was the right hire at the right time for Grovetown softball

Former Grovetown softball assistant Kyle Cartledge takes over as head coach. He looks to lead the team back to the GHSA 6A Sweet 16.

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