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Pedal Pub owner tells commission downtown construction and heavy police presence are hurting business
Summary
Charity Jones of Pedal Pub Augusta said downtown construction and a prominent police presence have scared customers away and asked the city to include small businesses in recovery resources; commissioners agreed to post a small-business relief resource list and coordinate support.
Charity Jones, owner of Pedal Pub Augusta, told the finance committee that downtown construction and what she described as an intimidating police presence have reduced customer foot traffic and harmed her tourism-focused business.
"I just don't wanna do it...it's like we're in a war zone," Jones said, describing the downtown atmosphere created by frequent construction and visible police vehicles. She asked the commission to ensure downtown small businesses are not left out of revitalization and to make relief resources readily available; commissioners responded that the administration would prepare a one-page resource and share it on the county website and social media.
Chair and commissioners thanked Jones for coming forward and encouraged the business-support organizations and administration to connect with local owners about relief and technical assistance.
