Hibachi Express Coming to Washington Road
Hibachi Express is headed to 3861 Washington Rd., formerly occupied by Taco Bell.
This will be the seventh restaurant in the family-owned fast-food Chinese chain, according to a newsletter from Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate. Other locations include downtown Augusta, Warner Robbins, Ga., Cumming, Ga., Covington, Ga. and Dallas.
Freshwater Design Co. Grand Opening Scheduled
Sister-owned Freshwater Design Co. will have a weekend of activity related to the grand opening of its 1022 Broad St. location beginning Aug. 5.
Owner Madison Burns said in an email, “Please join us for our official Grand Opening of our brand new Studio and Shop. The Grand Opening weekend will consist of discounts, free gifts, pop-ups, giveaways, food trucks and so much fun. In our sweet little shop, you will find all things Freshwater, along with stylish home decor, trendy jewelry, accessories and perfect gifts for loved ones — including your pets! Bring your friends because everyone is invited to shop their hearts out and support our local, women-owned business in the heart of Augusta!”
MORE: Sisters Expand Business into Downtown Space
All items are 10% off through Sunday, Aug. 8
A raffle and a free tote bag will go to the first 25 shoppers who visit the store Aug. 5.
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Georgia Power Announces Revised Schedule and Cost Forecast for Vogtle Expansion
Georgia Power announced a revised schedule and cost forecast for the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project, resulting from productivity challenges and additional time for testing and quality assurance. The company currently projects a Unit 3 in-service date in the second quarter of 2022 and a Unit 4 in-service date in the first quarter of 2023, representing a three-to-four-month shift for each unit. The company has also revised the total project capital cost forecast to reflect this updated schedule – resulting in a $460 million increase to Georgia Power, per a press release.
MORE: Plant Vogtle’s Unit 4 Testing Back on Track
“Georgia Power is focused on safety and quality as we complete this project,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. “Vogtle 3 & 4 remains a critical investment for the state to provide low-cost, reliable and emissions-free electricity for the state of Georgia for 60 to 80 years. This is too important to our customers, our state and our nation for us not to get it right, and we will.”
Georgia Power’s share of the total project capital cost forecast is now $9.2 billion, although the company has not sought approval of any capital costs above the $7.3 billion previously approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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Columbia County Chamber Announces New Director of Programs & Events
Taylor Williams is the new director of programs and events at Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Williams joins the chamber on Aug. 2. She will manage chamber events and will provide staff support for all program-related committees.
“A University of South Carolina graduate with a bachelor of science in tourism management, Taylor Williams is an energetic young professional with extensive knowledge and experience within the hospitality industry across the region. With a love for event management and supporting local businesses, Taylor is excited to continue her career growing our community with the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce,” according to a press release from the chamber.
“Taylor’s experience and knowledge of the Greater Augusta Region will be an asset as we continue to provide quality programs for our businesses,” said Russell Lahodny, president and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to her bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the chamber.”
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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