It’s not a welcome mat outside Grantski Records on Broad Street – it’s a new orange construction barrier.

The owner says some customers don’t want to deal with it.

“Yeah, I have a few customers who say that they’re having a hard time getting to us they might not return to us for a few months once it’s over,” said Evan Grantski.

Up and down Broad Street, the loss of customers is a concern, the owner of this popcorn store saying the construction has been devastating to her business.

“It’s ruining my business, greater than 50 percent. I could not make rent,” said Shelia Jones of Popn’ Off.

Patricia Geter of the organization West Augusta Six says business owners are reaching out to her looking for help.

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