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September 18, 2026
Consumer Stories

Restaurant Review: Brinkley’s Chop House Changes in the air and on the plate

Publisher’s Note: About once a year, Executive Chef Edward DeFelice invites my wife, daughter, and I to sample appetizers and entrees. I always feel special at Brinkley’s Chop House—like I’ve had a meal at the finest restaurant in New York City. An added bonus is that leftovers travel well home… and in my belly for a few days. The following are questions posed to Ed and thoughts on our experience. ABD Question: Is there a theme to the new menu for the Fall at BCH? BCH Answer: This season’s menu

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Neil Gordon September 18, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Igniting Downtown Augusta Business

Downtown Augusta merchants are stuck in the middle of a construction bottleneck.  Destination Augusta creatives are trying to spur business with an idea shoppers may stay for. There’s a potential payoff for residents to work around the various streetscape projects. During the rest of September, October, November, and December, a different shopper will win an Augusta Staycation Package that includes a local hotel stay and different restaurant and entertainment experiences.  September’s prize pack includes a (2) night stay at the Partridge Inn, concert tickets to see comedian Martin Lawrence at

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Neil Gordon September 18, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business donates $100,000 for tiny homes project

A donation from a leading home supply chain is advancing construction on two unique features in Augusta’s first tiny homes community. Teams from area Lowe’s stores have been building the Serenity Garden and fire pit pod at the Bridge Builders Community’s (BBC) project to provide housing to teens aging out of foster care with little to no support to transition into their new lives. The company provided a $100,000 grant through the Lowe’s Community Impact program, one of only 100 programs selected for the grant. Earlier this year, BBC sold

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 18, 2026 No Comments