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John Lowatte, 28, of North Augusta, washes windows at a soon-to-open restaurant called Taste at Hammond's Ferry in North Augusta. The wine and tappas restaurant is set to open in February.

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John Lowatte, 28, of North Augusta, washes windows at a soon-to-open restaurant called Taste at Hammond's Ferry in North Augusta. The wine and tappas restaurant is set to open in February.

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A man rides his bike on Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta on Thursday.

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A man rides his bike on Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta on Thursday.