Category: Tourism / Airlines / Conventions
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Southwest Airlines Donates Turbofan Engine to Augusta Technical College
August 7, 2017 | Gary Kauffman
Lots of donations come in the form of money. Not as many come in the form of high-bypass turbofan airplane … Read More
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Augusta’s River Region welcomes Families and Athletes for July Boost in Visitor Spending
July 5, 2017 | Karen Brotherton
July is a big month for the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Augusta Sports Council (ASC). Visitors … Read More
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Augusta CVB Launches Campaign to Restore Local Landmark
December 20, 2016 | Kelsey Morrow
By Kelsey Morrow One of Augusta’s most unique and historic attractions, the Haunted Pillar, was destroyed this weekend in a … Read More
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AGS Announces Holiday Entertainment Schedule
December 14, 2016 | Kelsey Morrow
By Kelsey Morrow This holiday travel season, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is making the journey as fun as the destination. … Read More
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End of the Line for Water Park?
November 8, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
North Augusta’s dream of a water park on the north side is in danger of being scuttled. According to the … Read More
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North Augusta Project Nearing Reality
November 1, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
By Gary Kauffman If you build it – finally! – they will come. Project Jackson, with its new baseball stadium … Read More
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Festival Celebrates Local Parks and Outdoor Activities
October 24, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
The Augusta Canal launches its first Find Your Park Festival on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s … Read More
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Nominations Open for Peggy Seigler Tourism Award
October 17, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
The Peggy Seigler Tourism Excellence Award is the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) highest honor. Peggy Seigler was a … Read More
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Theatre Convention, Others Boost Local Economy
October 4, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
Conferences will be the big draw for visitors to Augusta in October. The Augusta Visitors & Convention Bureau and the … Read More
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Canal Authority Receives State Award
September 30, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
Governor Nathan Deal recently presented the Augusta Canal Authority with the Paul Nelson Award for Outdoor Recreation and Preservation during … Read More
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Federal Money Will Help Improve Airport
September 7, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
Augusta Regional Airport has received some federal money to help make the airport a bit safer for its aircraft. The … Read More
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Airport Passes Tests with Flying Colors
September 7, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
The Augusta Regional Airport recently passed two important annual evaluations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification Inspection and the airport’s … Read More
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Three Events Boost Local Economy in September
September 6, 2016 | Gary Kauffman
The annual half-Ironman competition and two popular festivals will contribute the majority of the estimated $10.6 million estimated economic impart … Read More
