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Today: We have an unscheduled delight for you today - Manny Hatzis (otherwise known as That Greek Chef - or @ThatGreekChef) - is going to be opening a sports bar in Downtown Augusta where The Hive used to be located. Manny, who tells us that he never planned to open a restaurant, talks to us about his vision, his menu, and how he's using his life experiences to make the place a must-visit location...

Today: we highlight a local event coming very soon: Betty's Bash & Paddlefest! Located at Betty's Branch and hosted by Outdoor Augusta, Paddlefest is one of Augusta's best music and outdoor festivals, and also one of its youngest. We talk to hosts and founders of Outdoor Augusta Andy and Amy about what people can expect from the FREE event - and make sure you show up Saturday to catch us, the...

Today: Melissa Mundy and Darrin West come to talk to us about Katerwerks. Not only do they do tons of local events as well as a massive Masters Week operation, they also operate the Clubhouse at Jones Creek - not to be confused with the old golf course - which is one of Augusta's culinary gems. They talk about the founding, growth (including a new restaurant to the area), and the Jones Creek oppor...

Today: Forest Colter O'Quinn. Forest is from Augusta and got his professional music career started in Statesboro during his time at Georgia Southern University. A musician who can play multiple instrments and probably taught himself to sing in a similar way that you did...Forest has had songs hit it big before and has new projects coming soon that he thinks are his best yet! Catch him and his new...

Today: Evan Grantski with Grantski Records. You may have seen this impressive record store that just opened in downtown Augusta on Broad Street and think that it's a new store for Augusta - in reality Evan has been in operation for about 7 years in the CSRA, and that's after his various bands toured locally and nationally, playing with acts like A Day to Remember. Make sure you support them in Jun...

Today: Janice Allen Jackson, host of the Local Matters Podcast stopped by to previes the mayoral election. The former Administrator for Augusta tells us about the workings of Augusta's government offices and how politial actors and adminsitrators make a difference and get things done in Augusta. We also break down the upcomming election, from the mayoral candidates to the commission and judicial r...

Today: Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University joins the show. We discuss a WIDE variety of topics from his nontraditional pathway to the presidency, his time atGeorgia Southern, the Augusta University name change, the school's strategic plan for the next 10 years, their invovlement with the community in Augusta, and some revolutionary programs that resulted in Dr. Keel testifying before...

Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about ANOTHER new hotel in Downtown Augusta, another Marriott Brand, a new Ice Skating rink in North Augusta (??), & an update to the Love Locks at the Locke & Dam If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com  Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugust...

Today: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a newer artist who is not only new to music, but also new to Augusta. Garrett Hicks is one of the least "seasoned" musicians that we have had on the show and yet, he has a natural music skill and style and has loved music all his life. Stick around till the end for his first original as well as an unreleased...

Today: Brian Kyzer. Brian is the founder of Watanut - and the answer is yes: like the Watanut bus you've seen parked by Wheeler Road! We talk to Brian about creating and growing a business from the ground up in Augusta to reach the milestone of not only celebrating 10 years, but of growing and opening a new location. Listen to hear how gourmet, local treats are taking over the southeast! Keep up w...

Today: Deputy Chief Patrick Clayton of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office joins us. He talks about his background for public service and how that brought him to Augusta, first as a Federal Agent, and later as a community member and public servant. We talk about the history of crime in Augusta during his experiences in the city, the trends that we notice, the future plans being implemented as dow...

Today: We catch up with George Claussen, the Southbound Smokehouse and Friends with Benefits co-founder talks to us about how him and his parters seemingly thwarted Covid-19 to open not 1, but 2 new restaurants in the last 2 years: Drift Raw Bar and Soul City Pizza. We also talk about the state of the concert industry in Augusta and Georgia as Major Rager came back this Masters week for the first...

Today: Jessica Baskette, an Augusta resident with a long backstory helping to start multiple businesses in the area, and she's just getting started. From her involvement in Jones Creek Golf Course and Katerworks to the founding of Cork and Flame to becoming involved with Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique to co-Founding Beautify Augusta, Jess has made a significant impact on the city. Listen to hear...

Today: David Hopkins, David Long, and Josie Swanson join us representing the merger that created Second City Beverage Company, which began as a combination of Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers and Second City Distilling Co. We catch up with David Hopkins - if you want to hear his full episode, check out "The [Durty] Gurl Next Door" which premiered March 8 of 2020 - and we get to know David Long, the chem...

Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about a new bank location and renovation in downtown Augusta of a historic bank building, the new Watanut location and bakery, the new Wild Wing Cafe and location rumors, and an update on the Augusta Rocks concert series. If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented B...

Today: Mark & Randi Guillory with Taste Wine Room. Taste is a new restaurant and the only (we think) wine tasting room in downtown Augusta. Their opening has been long anticipated and we are excited to report that they are finally open to the public. Listen to hear about how Mark found his passion after working a career in the military and has been putting sweat equity into that for years - an...

Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about the Dave & Busters Development including its expected open date - which may be coming sooner than you think! Also, there's an $80 million infrastructure investment slated for Downtown; what will this mean? Finally, the commission has proposed a project to add green space downtown. What d...

Today: The Augusta Rocks music mini series where we feature local musicians continues with a couple of guys that has "been there, done that." From their early days as the J.J. Maj & the Unpolished Brass Band to creating unique solo careers, these guys are OGs in the Augusta music community. They play us some new, original music at the end, too! Look out for Matthew & Jarrett - they play al...

This week's episode is a collaboration. We brought Austin Taylor, a local business owner and host of Agent Around Town into our studio to record a collaborative episode. In the first half, you'll hear us interview Austin and in the second half, he brings us into his world and we talk business-to-business. If you want to watch this episode, check out the Agent Around Town page later on this week! I...

This week's episode is a rebroadcast. We had an episode planned and unfortunately it was a collaboration with another local show that fell through, so we give you an episode from 2020 that we thoroughly enjoyed. Coco Rubio is a centerpiece of the culture downtown, so if you enjoyed last week's episode, you will love this one. Check out Coco's show, ALMA Presents: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about If you like Around Augusta, let us know! DropTheDisPod@gmail.com Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker & PowellPropertyPros.com Music by C. Lark DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: TheClubhou.se at the...

Today: Shishir Chokshi is the founder of Tire City Potters, but his story and his legacy go far beyond that. Listen to hear about the change that created today's thriving Augusta Arts Community all the way to the inception of First Fridays as we know them! Shishir talks about how shop operates, trains future artists, and how he has created a legacy for himself in downtown Augusta. Keep up with TC...

Today: A new episode of the Augusta Rocks Mini Series where we highlight local musicians in the CSRA. This episode features Brandy Douglas and Drea Suarez from She n' She. She n' She has been creating original music, and playing everyone's favorites, in Augusta for over a decade. From their tours with a full band to their musical quarrels to their international exposure, they have a great story -...

Today: Keith Jones. He's an entrepreneur and founder of the company Made to Measure. Keith has been doing business in Augusta for almost 10 years. He talks about the very real struggles of finding passion and actually building that passion into a business. He also shares tips and tricks of a successful entrepreneur and the impact that Augusta has had on his business Keep up with Keith and shop onl...

Today: Welcome to Around Augusta, where Chris talks about what's going on in the city! Today, we talk about 4 newsworthy goings-on in Augusta. 1. A company is investing in a new Jones St. office downtown to renovate an old building. 2. Start looking out for Taste Winery, coming to Broad St. soon. 3. There is a new Data Center being built and bringing jobs to the CSRA. 4. Axe throwing is [literally...