January 5, 2023

Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: WHO needs renters insurance and does it really matter?

The short answer is everyone needs renters insurance at some point in their life! Insurance generally, feels like a rip-off and I don’t disagree. But this little nugget of advice will benefit everyone, everywhere! Why? That’s an easy answer if you have rented, will rent, or know someone who is renting a home or apartment. If you are a wise and experienced person at any phase of your life, someone will ask your opinion on renters insurance. I want to help put this question to bed, forever. The answer should

Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans January 5, 2023 No Comments

Faith

Free Access: Faith Friday: Streaming with a greater purpose

I can easily remember the days when signing up for a Netflix account meant you would receive a physical copy of a DVD (remember those?) in the mail, to watch and then mail back after a few days. Clearly, times have changed! Streaming is a BIG business now, with many different options available. Millions of us subscribe to one or more of them and shell out monthly payments for the convenience of watching what we want when we want. Here are the top five streaming services right now: Netflix –

Steve Swanson January 5, 2023 No Comments

B2B Stories

Family-owned company to launch new gas station in Martinez

Deep Patel is only 21, but he and his parents own a successful chain of CSRA gas stations/convenience stores. Patel serves as CEO of Gas World, a company with locations throughout Augusta, including Walton Way, Deans Bridge Road, and Windsor Spring Road. By the end of next month, they plan to open their seventh location next door to Harvard’s Wine & Beverage at 116 Old Evans Road in Martinez. “We have a pretty diverse chain of stores,” he said. “Every customer knows what to expect every single time.” That’s because

Josh Heath January 5, 2023 4 Comments

Closings

Former Columbia County restaurateur selling business’s remaining items

An Evans eatery is officially gone, but its owner now faces the onerous task of clearing everything out of the building by the end of the month. Stay. Social Tap + Table closed its doors permanently on Friday, Dec. 30. Last month, Chief Judge James Blanchard upheld the Columbia County Commissioners’ decision to revoke the restaurant’s liquor license. Its owner, Renee Hajek, has begun selling a variety of items, such as cups and takeout containers. There were also some opened food items, such as condiments, Hajek couldn’t sell, so she

Josh Heath January 5, 2023 No Comments

Employee Benefits

Free Access: Changing things up in the new year

As we head into 2023, local companies are facing changes in both hospitals and health coverage as a result of “big business.” The Pennant Group’s Tom Mastny makes sense of it all.

Tom Mastny January 5, 2023 2 Comments

Consumer Stories

Columbia County restaurant serves unique international dishes

If you’re bored with Taco Tuesday or need a place for this weekend for a date lunch or dinner, you might want to give Latin Flavor a try. The Martinez restaurant offers a wide range of Latin American dishes. Think Mexican cuisine with a bigger selection than a traditional Mexican restaurant. Latin Flavor located at 3568 River Watch Parkway opened in August 2022 and serves a variety of dishes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Their menu includes a variety of soups and salads, empanadas, and sandwiches. Maria

Josh Heath January 5, 2023 No Comments

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: WHO needs renters insurance and does it really matter?

Free Access: Faith Friday: Streaming with a greater purpose

Family-owned company to launch new gas station in Martinez

Former Columbia County restaurateur selling business’s remaining items

Free Access: Changing things up in the new year

Columbia County restaurant serves unique international dishes

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