AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Downtown Augusta’s construction project is about halfway done, but business owners say the financial damage is already significant — and they are asking the city for help.
Three businesses addressed the Augusta Finance Committee Tuesday, describing significant reductions in revenue and foot traffic and raising fears of closing.
Charity Jones of Pedal Pub Augusta, Jeremy Hawes of Miami Vybz and Shinika E. Simmons, whose business is located at 216 Broad Street, each spoke about the impact of ongoing construction on their operations…