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[augga706]

Luxury riverfront condos on the savannah river in North Augusta

[augga706]

Amenities, quiet setting sold couple on Graniteville house

[krazeeboi]

From this point on, please include a brief summary of the articles posted. We want to encourage dialogue here, so refrain from simply posting links in the future. Thanks.

[augga706]

Three subdivisions in North Augusta approved

Three subdivisions in North Augusta will bring hundreds of new residences to the city. The concept plan and a plat for phase I of Sweetwater,  will be located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 25 and Walnut Lane.

The conceptual plan calls for 484 single family houses and 47 live/work residential units on 90.86 acres. The phase I plat includes 94 residences. The development will require an upgrade of Walnut Lane to six lanes, including two left-turn lanes, at U.S. 25.

Improvements to Walnut Lane, which will include a traffic light, will cost an estimated $1.5 million. Federal Credit Union is building a headquarters nearby.

The conceptual plan and a plat for the second phase of Whatley Place Townhouses, located near the intersection of Five Notch and Austin Graybill roadsThe conceptual plan calls for a total of 142 units. The plat was for the first 53 townhouses.

In other business, commissioners approved Copper Pointe, a community of 28 townhomes on four acres on Womrath Road

Edited by augga706, 21 March 2008 - 08:45 PM.

[augga706]

Horse race, socializing lure crowd

Organizers estimated that more than 30,000 people from across the country attended the 42nd Aiken Steeplechase on Saturday.

Edited by augga706, 23 March 2008 - 08:31 PM.

[augga706]

Work set to begin on Aiken train depot

Enough money has been raised for construction of a replica of the old Aiken Railroad Depot at Union Street and Park Avenue that work on the building could start in a few months. Friends of the Aiken Railroad committee have managed to raise just over $1.6 million of the $3 million needed to complete the project. "We've still got a ways to go," said Tim Simmons, the committee's chairman, adding that, "If everything falls into place, we can start (construction on) the depot building this summer."

While the committee has been securing funds for the project, the restoration of two vintage railroad dining cars has been under way. Lead paint and asbestos have been removed from the cars, and committee members anticipate that the next step will be completed within 90 days.

"We will be starting the restoration of the exterior of the railroad cars anytime now," Mr. Simmons said.The dining cars will be restored to their 1920s elegance: paneling on the inside, mahogany and walnut carving, chandeliers, draperies, thick carpet and white tablecloths.

The cars will sit next to the depot as a venue for catered parties and other events. Mr. Simmons said he expects construction on the main depot to begin by midsummer, and hopes the building can be finished and furnished within 18 months.

The replica will be built on the exact location of the old depot, which was demolished more than 50 years ago, and will house a railroad museum and the city's tourism office.

Edited by augga706, 23 March 2008 - 08:36 PM.

[augga706]

4 story, 68,000-square-foot Municipal Center in North Augusta completed by spring 2009

The building will be the gateway to an extension of downtown toward the river and the Hammond's Ferry town center. A new thoroughfare, Center Street, will tie into Georgia Avenue with a reconfigured and signalized intersection at Bluff Avenue, directing traffic to shops, restaurants and office space along the river.

The more than $20 million building is the largest individual construction project in the city's history, Mr. Bennett said.

Building will be North Augusta new center of activity

[augga706]

Construction in Aiken Meaning More Traffic?

Walgreens, Checkers, Books-A-Million and Hilton Garden Inn hotel are either under construction or in the works. There are also plans -- long term plans -- to have several bypassing roads off Whiskey to other main roads, all to help alleviate the traffic on Whiskey Road.

[Topher1]

Found this picture of the U/C N. Augusta municipal building on northaugustastar.com.  This thing is going to have great street presence.  The image is apparently a few weeks old, but this is the first time I've seen the full shape of the structure.


Image from northaugustastar.com

[socaguy]

Great Pic!  I guess the building will have 4 floors but with all the extra stuff on top will be the height of a 5-6 floor building or maybe more.

[augga706]

North Augusta's New Family Y Expansion Opens

The Family Y is expanding. Its newest branch opened in North Augusta.

The 16,000 square-foot gym is next to Fred's in North Hills Plaza.

The branch is offering half-price joiner's fee for new members through the month of May.

Edited by augga706, 06 May 2008 - 02:33 PM.

[augga706]

New shopping center coming to Aiken

Aiken, SC -- You'll soon have some new places to shop and eat in Aiken.

A new retail center is being built on the southside of Aiken just off of Pine Log Road.

The "Strategic Retail Group" is building the 9,000 square-foot development, and officials say they the center will include a restaurant and high-end retail stores.

Travinia Italian Kitchen has confirmed they will lease a space, and officials say they are looking for other retailers to fill spots.

Construction should be completed by this Fall.

Edited by augga706, 19 June 2008 - 11:28 PM.

[socaguy]

I was in North Augusta the other day and the Downtown area is really starting to liven up.  The new Municipal Building is coming along nicely, the new Jackson square (2 floor streetfront retail project) is filling up with stores and boutiques, and Hammonds Ferry continues to amaze me.  Georgia avenue/13th street bridge is probably the most impressive entrances to Downtown Augusta.