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May 9, 2023
Consumer Stories

Major Downtown Development News

The numbers are in from 2022 and the Augusta DDA says 47 more businesses opened in downtown Augusta vs. closed, while 11 additional businesses expanded their footprint in the Broad Street corridor. The DDA says it all resulted in $93.2 million in private investment within the commercial sector. Housing wise, the DDA is partnering with investors, developers, and commercial entities to increase the options available to workforces. The DDA says in 2022, 234 new units became available in downtown Augusta, and 176 more broke ground. This trend is moving forward

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Expo Preview: Powell & Associates, Inc.

Company: Powell & Associates, Inc. Contact: Nancy Powell Phone: 706-717-1281 Website: powellpropertypros.com/ Address: 3016 Sussex Road Augusta, GA 30909 You could say real estate runs in Nancy Powell’s blood. After all, she owns and operates the CSRA firm her mother founded more than 30 years ago and began working there when she was still in high school. Powell, a licensed real estate broker and owner of Powell & Associates, Inc. in Augusta, became an agent while she was taking classes at Augusta College. Her firm primarily serves homebuyers and sellers,

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Josh Heath May 9, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

CSRA “Champions” deliver huge boost to the economy

Great deeds never go unnoticed, especially when they deliver more than $44 million to the local economy. Individuals representing more than a dozen organizations brought events, conventions, and religious gatherings to the Augusta area, each with an impact on the local economy. They were recognized as champions yesterday morning by Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council. Augusta Mayor, Garnett Johnson was presented with a check for $44.5 million, representing how much money came into the local economy over the past two years from their efforts. “Thank you for everything

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 9, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local photographer takes shot at business success

When she was in high school, Savanna Sorrells became interested in photography, but more than 10 years later, she turned her hobby into a business. In March, Sorrells launched Shots by Sav, a home-based photography business. She takes various types of photos, including professional headshots for local business owners, maternity sessions, and graduation sessions. “I love capturing memories and special moments for people to have the rest of their lives,” Sorrells said. She wishes she had her baby pictures, but they were destroyed in a house fire when she was

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Josh Heath May 9, 2023 No Comments
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Local university organization helps launch student businesses

Kaitlyn Le has always enjoyed sales, which is why she set up her own Etsy shop that sells Asian-inspired tote bags. Le, a pre-med major, serves as co-founder and co-president of Augusta University’s Young Entrepreneur Organization, which was founded in the spring of 2022 to help students either start or grow their businesses by providing marketing and funding. One of its members, who sells crochet plushies and keychains, made $400 in a single day by selling her items on campus. She said the businesses are a great way for students

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Josh Heath May 9, 2023 No Comments