AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A packed house at the Augusta Municipal Building on Monday night as downtown business owners gathered for an update on the ongoing construction project.

Some left frustrated, saying the session felt more like a listening forum than an update.

Recently, the city hired a public relations firm to improve communication about the project.

During Monday’s meeting, business owners shared concerns about how the construction schedule, potential disruptions and access to storefronts could impact them.

Over 2K participate in IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in Augusta

The triathlon featured over 2,000 competitors, who swam over a mile through the Savannah River, biked 56 miles through the Georgia backcountry, and concluded with a 13-mile run through downtown Augusta.

Megan Paqu

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