December 6, 2022

Consumer Stories

Local baker, caterer to launch south Augusta storefront in early January

Tawanda Higgs-Harris wants to bring a new type of business to south Augusta, which is why she’s launching her own bakery and catering company in that part of town. Higgs-Harris plans to celebrate the grand opening of Infinite Delights Baking, Catering & Event Space at 2906 Peach Orchard Road, the former home of The Philly Cheesesteak Factory, in early January. She will serve not only desserts, such as cakes, pies, cupcakes, and cookies but also breakfast and lunch items, including omelets, bacon, hamburgers, and chicken wings. Higgs-Harris, who gives up

Josh Heath December 6, 2022 No Comments

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Simon Says: Companies I admire, Part 1

I was first introduced to Brewdog’s Nanny State alcohol-free beer by my brother four years ago. Since then, I have enjoyed their Hellcat IPA, a collaboration with Iron Maiden lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. I recently tried their Lost Planet First beer, which they claim is the first carbon-negative beer. They take more carbon from the air than they emit by using wind turbines and a bio plant to power their brewery and by planting trees. They have invested 15 million pounds (about $18 million U.S. dollars) in more than 9,000

Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor December 6, 2022 No Comments

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Lily Henson takes leadership at Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Piedmont Augusta Hospital (formerly University Health Care System) will be under new leadership when the new year begins. Piedmont announced that Dr. Lily Henson will become the new President and CEO of Piedmont Augusta on Jan. 9, 2023, replacing retiring CEO, James Davis. Henson is currently CEO of Piedmont Henry Hospital. “I am excited about this opportunity and look forward to meeting and working with the outstanding physicians and staff members in Augusta,” Henson said. “I believe we will be able to achieve great things together as we continue the

Gary Kauffman December 6, 2022 1 Comment

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How to Spend Your End-of-Year Vacation

As we move through the first full week of December, we can begin to anticipate the end of the calendar year. Since Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on Sundays this year, many businesses are giving their employees the last week of the year off from work. In addition, most are also off on January 2, and many are taking days off in the week leading up to Christmas, particularly with Hanukkah running from December 18-26. Therefore, many of us have anywhere from one to two weeks away from

Dr. Richard Franza December 6, 2022 No Comments

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Georgia nonprofit leader shares inspirational story with local business owners

Jon Jackson has found a way to turn his pain into a purpose of helping others. Jackson, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, sustained a traumatic brain injury in combat and now struggles with PTSD. In 2014, he founded STAG VETS Inc., a non-profit organization that uses farming to help rehabilitate and reintegrate veterans dealing with those same issues. The program offers veterans a variety of services, including treatment and agricultural job training. Jackson established Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, which was named after his friend, Capt. Kyle Comfort, who was killed

Josh Heath December 6, 2022 No Comments

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Manufacturing mogul awards grant to Aiken Tech machinery programs

Haas Automation is the largest machine tool manufacturer in the United States. If the name Gene Haas doesn’t ring a bell, you may be familiar with his Stewart-Haas NASCAR team or his Formula One racing team. Aside from his businesses and sports endeavors, there’s the philanthropic side of Haas. His Foundation has donated millions in support of manufacturing training programs and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tool training programs throughout North America. Aiken Tech recently received a donation of $10,000 from the Gene Haas Foundation which will fund scholarships for

Mitzi Oxford December 6, 2022 No Comments

Local baker, caterer to launch south Augusta storefront in early January

Simon Says: Companies I admire, Part 1

Lily Henson takes leadership at Piedmont Augusta Hospital

How to Spend Your End-of-Year Vacation

Georgia nonprofit leader shares inspirational story with local business owners

Manufacturing mogul awards grant to Aiken Tech machinery programs

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