September 8, 2024

Consumer Stories

Local pharmacy creating a buzz with THC sales

It’s taken seven years from the time the Georgia legislature created the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission for medical THC to be sold at an independent pharmacy in Augusta. Living Well Pharmacy, 3736 Mike Padgett Highway, is the first. Part of the holdup was that the licenses were granted only to authorized dispensaries or independent pharmacies. When Vic Johnson started as a pharmacist 40 years ago in Richmond County, there were 25 independent pharmacies, now, there are only four. “There were hoops to jump through. We just got licensed in

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B2B Podcasting

Conflict in the Workplace

Do you have someone at work you don’t get along with? Certified mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor says you are not alone. In today’s video brief, she says there are two reasons why this occurs and how mediation can help. Be sure to listen to the entire program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM.

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Consumer Stories

Beacon Bluff development getting closer to full

Saturday marked the grand opening for the latest business to set up shop in the Beacon Bluff development underway on Georgia Avenue in North Augusta. Bowl Boss offers health and food allergy-conscious acai bowls and smoothies. Many of the items are vegan. Coffees, teas, espressos, and lattes are also on the menu. The restaurant joins Fleet Feet as one of the first businesses in the project. Owner, Vicky Mattson told ABD it is the perfect location for her business. “The connection to the Greeneway in North Augusta and with Fleet

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B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Bagels and Bundt Cakes

In the week that was, ABD’s Mike Petchenik looked at a few food and beverage operations. He says both have new owners who are trying to grow niche parts of the café business in the CSRA!

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