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New selfie-museum owner seeks help after construction blocked storefront and landlord threatened eviction
Summary
Shanika E. Simmons, owner of the Selfie Loop, said construction equipment blocked her soft-opening two weeks prior and that her landlord is now pressing for full rent; she asked commissioners for relief and was directed to posted resources and local chambers.
Shanika E. Simmons, owner of the Selfie Loop, described how construction equipment and manholes blocked the front of her business near its soft opening and said she now faces pressure from her landlord and possible eviction. Simmons said she had researched the business for six months, signed a lease in December, and completed build-out in May; the soft opening on June 6 drew roughly 30 patrons but subsequent access problems have limited traffic.
She asked the commission for any relief or advice; commissioners and staff pointed to available resources and pledged to post a small-business resource list by the next business day. Administrator Allen named the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Chamber as contacts and said staff would compile stabilization options, though he cautioned the city’s legal/fiscal limits. Deputy Jackson and other partners were identified as points of contact for next steps.
