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A national boba tea chain is opening in the Augusta area a little later than expected; south Augusta coffee lovers can win prizes just by visiting ...

August 14, 2023
12:28 PM

A national boba tea chain is opening in the Augusta area a little later than expected; south Augusta coffee lovers can win prizes just by visiting a newly-opened shop; a Dearing dairy is earning international recognition; and, new federal funding has been earmarked to help local entrepreneurs. Here's a brief look at openings, closings and other changes in Augusta-area business: TEA TIME: A California-based chain specializing in boba tea is pushing back its soft opening date in Columbia County originally set for mid-August.

Joe Hotchkiss