March 3, 2024

Consumer Stories

JBA construction closer to reality

The intergovernmental agreement between the Augusta Commission and the Augusta-Richmond Coliseum Authority has been signed. Authority Chairman, Cedric Johnson confirmed for ABD he signed the document. It creates the pipeline to receive funds from the half-penny sales tax approved by voters in November 2023. “Approval by the Commission opens the doorway for us to get those funds,” he said. “Without that agreement, any SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) goes straight to the city. So, we do have an agreement on how we would handle the funds.” One of

Dana Lynn McIntyre March 3, 2024 No Comments

Cyber Security

Go Phish and how your employees handle it

What is the weakest link in your organization in terms of stopping a “phishing expedition” by a bad actor? In today’s PUTT with Cybersecurity expert, Patrick Reynolds, he says it is not “what,” but “who” your company needs to worry about.

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B2B Stories

Young entrepreneur turns passion for cars into profession

Angel Rodriguez has always been a “car guy.” When he was a teenager and began driving, he wanted an immaculate car inside and out. In May of 2023, at 22 years old, he turned that pride for a clean ride into 803 Mobile Detailing and Wash and now serves the CSRA. “I decided to go all out and bought the equipment and van to be able to provide a convenient service without the hassle of traveling to a brick and mortar, waiting in line, or trying to arrange for transportation,”

Mitzi Oxford March 3, 2024 No Comments

B2B Stories

CSRA ad agency re-brands itself

18 Augusta-Aiken employees are now Osla employees after 7.5 years under the brand of Alison South. Alison South was formed in October 2016, when Mark Alison sold his legacy agency, Alison and Associates to the South Company. He brought over Queensborough National Bank & Trust and other clients, which helped propel the company’s growth. “I am delighted to see a new name, said Alison, who is now retired. The Alison (South) brand had a very good run and should enjoy a well-deserved retirement.” Former partners of Alison South sold the

Neil Gordon March 3, 2024 No Comments

B2B Podcasting

The latest on a major retailer in Augusta Mall

Many Augustans hit the Augusta Mall over the weekend. In today’s Biz Bits, Mike Petchenik tells us if the anchor store will be anchored any longer.

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