Augusta finally gets a successor to The James Brown Arena (Mitchell: sales, condos)

[therealpattman]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The results are in and voters have decided on a sales tax to build a new James Brown Arena.

Lawmakers have been working to pass this sales tax for about two years. This half penny tax increase for the new arena could have a huge economic impact on the area. Many people NewsChannel 6 spoke with say Augusta could also use more entertainment and building a new James Brown Arena will bring that.

“Augusta is growing and we really truly need a new arena it’s time for it whatever they put it in to bring people into this town that’s it,” said Mattie Mitchell, a Richmond County resident.

No official word on whether hockey could return to Augusta. But in recent weeks, some city leaders say it could be on the table in the future.

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https://newaugustaarena.com/the-new-james-brown-arena/

[nortonguy]

A lot of the behind the scene developments will start to announce. Developers have been waiting to see if the arena was going to be approved.

[amlovingit]

That means more high rise building, hotels, shops and restaurants = jobs and growth

[Atlanta-Kid]

Wasn’t there a hotel pitched for Broad
That and the many spaces around the Canal
Cyber Security expansion towers
Still Rooting for the River Condos to bring retail back to the river