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A thriving destination: Destination Augusta talks tourism economic impacts

From cycling competitions to religious conferences, Augusta is hosting more than 15,000 visitors this October. According to ...
Post and Courier

North Augusta to use AI for insights into tourism, economic development

North Augusta will soon be able to analyze patterns in both tourism and economic development, thanks to artificial intelligence. North Augusta City Council on Dec. 18 authorized an already budgeted ...
Augusta Free Press

Augusta County tourism grant application opens for marketing, expansion of facilities

The grant application process is open for local events or businesses in Augusta County to fund new marketing campaigns or expand tourism-related facilities. Augusta County Tourism administers the ...

Local woman opens Emil’s coffee shop, taproom in downtown Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local woman has opened a new coffee shop and taproom in downtown Augusta after nearly a decade ...
Post and Courier

North Augusta's appeal is growing, and almost $200K will be reinvested to ensure that continues

Early in December, North Augusta will be allocating almost $200,000 to local organizations bent on bringing people into the city, at least temporarily. Each year, North Augusta’s appointed ...
Augusta Free Press

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism receives $50,000 GO Virginia grant

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism, comprised of the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro tourism offices, has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the GO Virginia Economic Resilience and Recovery program.
The Daily Progress

Augusta County announces tourism grant recipients

VERONA — Four local tourism partners have earned 2017-18 tourism grants totaling $10,000 from Augusta County. The grants enhance and support tourism efforts within Augusta County. Applications for the ...