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June 15, 2023
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Step into the future: How virtual technology is changing property touring and selling

The real estate industry is continually evolving, and one of the most exciting advancements in recent years is the use of virtual capabilities to tour and sell properties. Virtual technology has revolutionized the way potential buyers interact with properties, providing immersive experiences and convenience like never before. If you’ve seen the new vision pro by Apple, you will easily be able to envision the future using real-life 3D tours, drone videos, and virtual staging. Let’s start with 3D tours. Gone are the days when buyers relied solely on static images

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans June 15, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Re-designing on a budget

Amy Richardson sits down with interior designer, Laurie McRae, owner of Laurie McRae Interiors, to discuss design tips. McRae said there are many ways to affordably spruce up your business space and that a credentialed designer can make all the difference. Those interested in learning more can reach out to McRae at www.lauriemcrae.com or by calling (706) 863-5440.

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Amy Richardson with Laurie McRae June 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Good things happen around a table

It’s been said that the seven last words of a dying church are, “We’ve never done it that way before.”  Pastor Brett DeHart is not content to maintain the status quo. He’s been the Pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Augusta for nearly three years now. He is intentional about keeping the church’s traditional worship vibrant, but is very open to new ideas and new ways to meet and minister to people. Aldersgate began in the early 1960’s, as people made the move further out of Augusta. The church

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Steve Swanson June 15, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local vintage clothing, costume rental business owner to retire June 30

For the last 15 years, Caren Bricker, better known as Ooollee, has sold vintage clothing and offered costume rentals for local theater companies, Halloween parties, and other themed events. Having recently announced her retirement, her last day in business will be Friday, June 30. Ooollee owns Vintage Ooollee, located at 1121 Broad St. in downtown Augusta. She recently sold all her vintage clothing and is turning the costume business over to one of her former employees, Jessica Netzler, who plans to rebrand it as Ensemble Sewing & Costumes. “I’ve had

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Josh Heath June 15, 2023 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Leaders in business and family: Father’s Day tribute

Editor’s note: I grew up in Tennessee. My Daddy was a horse trainer and farrier with four daughters. He instilled in his girls a strong work ethic and helped us believe that there was nothing we couldn’t accomplish. One went into drafting, one became a seamstress, another followed in his footsteps as a trainer, and I worked in television. He was proud of each of his girls, just as ABD is proud to salute all the dads this weekend who set examples for their children to follow. Successful business owners

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Mitzi Oxford June 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Cart Mart rolls into new CSRA location

What do hospitals, farms, military bases, and golf courses have in common? Golf carts. The uses depend on where you are and your needs. Outside of state roads or interstate highways, golf carts provide a handy way to get from point A to point B. Cart Mart moved in April from Augusta to 1044 E. Pine Log Road in Aiken, the former location of Aiken Saddlery. Since 2021, Zach Brown has served as the Sales Director for the GA/SC Cart Mart commercial team. “We’ve been incredibly busy in the past

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Mitzi Oxford June 15, 2023 No Comments