November 5, 2021

Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Custom Homes Part 2

As promised from last week, I wanted to share with you what building a custom home entails. First off, you need to speak to a great lender and find out if you can qualify for construction to permanent financing. If you do not qualify, you need to know what mortgage you do qualify for. If you can do a construction to permanent mortgage then you will save money. If you can only qualify for a mortgage loan, it will cost more to build because you will be paying the expense

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Consumer Stories

Mellow Mushroom set to move from longtime location

Mellow Mushroom is relocating to the old 1102 Restaurant and Bar to move their pizza ovens and seating from a block away up Broad Street. The franchisees have had the restaurant in the original gas station location since 2004. A manager at Mellow Mushroom tells ABD that the move will take place before Masters 2022 and will allow for easier access for customers for a growing part of the MM business— takeout and delivery through 3rd parties. She said the building at 1102 is not larger, but more functional. Mellow

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Consumer Stories

Two clothing retailers to share space in Martinez

Jennifer Grubbs already owns and operates two other businesses that provide wedding and event planning services, but she’s about to launch Columbia County’s only bridal boutique….with a partner and with another like-minded entrepreneur—with a different style— in the same space. Grubbs and her business partner, Jessica Baskette, will celebrate the grand opening of their new store – Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique, on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 500 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 103 next door to K’s Koncepts in Martinez, Lace and Veil

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Consumer Stories

‘Divine drinking’ the way to better health, says soldier-turned-entrepreneur

Geoffery Jackson wants to leave a legacy for his children’s children. It’s a seed he says was planted one day while listening to a sermon from his pastor. “That’s something we don’t do,” he thought to himself. “Leave a legacy. But, I asked God how did that look.” He knew a troubled past of dropping out of high school, becoming a young father, enduring divorce and experiencing a series of health issues, including pre-diabetes, were not practices he wanted his children emulate. “Military for me was a way out,” he

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Custom Homes Part 2

As promised from last week, I wanted to share with you what building a custom home entails. First off, you need to speak to a great lender and find out if you can qualify for construction to permanent financing. If you do not qualify, you need to know what mortgage you do qualify for. If you can do a construction to permanent mortgage then you will save money. If you can only qualify for a mortgage loan, it will cost more to build because you will be paying the expense

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B2B Podcasting

Brothers in Business in the CSRA

This episode features Jason Rueggeberg. Look familiar? He’s the brother to the host, Jeremy who is Publisher of the Medical Professionals Magazine. Besides running successful practices in Reston, VA, and Cincinnati, OH, Jason has a great practice in his home town of Augusta – Evans Sport & Spine.

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