November 7, 2025

Consumer Stories

Asbestos and Mold Regulations: What every Georgia & South Carolina business owner should know

Publisher’s Note: My wife and I discovered black mold at a West Augusta office building we lease. What responsibilities do employers or building owners have when hidden mold and asbestos get discovered? Joseph Galpin from Augusta’s EnviroPro 360 explains. https://enviropro360.com/blog/is-your-building-breaking-the-law-asbestos-and-mold-regulations-every-georgia-south-carolina-business-owner-should-know/

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Consumer Stories

National toilet paper/paper towel brand launches in CSRA

In 2009, Augusta’s Ray Carnes built his family-focused legacy with Recteq. In 2023, he expanded his brand with Ray Ray’s car wash. Now, he hopes to be king of the paper towel and toilet paper space, designed for healthier homes and cleaner living. “At Recteq, we built products that changed the way people cook — Throne Bamboo does the same for how people clean,” said Ray Carnes, founder of Throne Bamboo. “We spent 18 months perfecting every detail so families could have products that are good for their homes and

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B2B Stories

Gearing up for Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

The Columbia County Exhibition Center was filled on Thursday with business owners and community leadership eager to get insights into the 2026 Georgia Legislative session. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast brought together state Senator Lee Anderson (R-District 24) and Representatives Dr. Mark Newton (R-District 127) and Gary Richardson (R-District 125) for a panel discussion. “I think it’s important for the business community to know what’s coming, to know what’s going to be discussed in Atlanta, to be able to talk to members and to be able

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