We’re not talking about UGA’s top ranking in college football. As Mike Petchenik shows us doing business in the Peach State is special!
The Hyatt Agency, LLC Contact: Kevin Hyatt Phone: 706-343-8033 Website: The Hyatt Agency, LLC Servicing the Augusta, GA, Athens, GA, and surrounding areas The Hyatt Agency, LLC not only provides the best business and personal insurance for autos, boats, motorcycles, camper, and home insurance, but they are also making a huge impact on the community. Owner of The Hyatt Agency, LLC, Kevin Hyatt is proud of the work that they have been able to do in the community. “My proudest moment was probably when we were able to give a jersey
Parents have a love/hate relationship with Indoor Play Places. They are a great place to burn energy no matter the weather outdoors, but can also be an overstimulating germ factory. The Augusta area has had several indoor play zones through the years, and while there are now trampoline parks and such, the only true indoor playground I can think of that remains is Playland of Aiken. My family was introduced to Playland via a birthday party, and my girls have begged to go at least once every month since. While
We all do it, take all our questions about real estate to the infamous Google! Initially, they mostly revolve around the same topic everyone is curious about: “When is the housing market going to crash?” Frankly, I’m a bit tired of that one, so let’s talk about a few other commonly searched questions. Can You Sell a Property After Probate? This is a common question, but not one many people are familiar with. Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s assets and debts. Depending on whether there’s
The United Way of the CSRA giving campaign has been underway for almost a month, and area businesses are imagining unique ways to support the umbrella of organizations that benefit from their volunteer and fundraising efforts. This week, Club Car made a substantial donation of $114,000. During the check presentation, Robert McElreath, Vice President of Connectivity of Club Car said, “Club Car Global Headquarters, Main Manufacturing Plant, and Distribution Operations are all located in the CSRA and we are excited to give back and support the community that gives so
South Carolina leaders are welcoming the 2024 edition of Area Development Magazine’s Top States To Do Business. Georgia holds on to the top spot for the 11th year, but the Palmetto State is in the catbird seat once again. In 2022, it was ranked number 3 and improved to number 3 in 2024. South Carolina muscled its way into the number two spot in 2023 and holds on to that distinction for 2024. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evett (R) was the keynote speaker for the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce’s September
Specialists from the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech are holding a Lunch and Learn session at the Clubhou.se on Sept. 25. “It is a state-funded incubator program, and they work to help technology companies start and grow in the state of Georgia,” Eric Parker, Founder and President of theClubhou.se explained for ABD. “This event we’re hosting so that people can learn about the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) process. Those are two federal grant programs to help fund startups to do
North Augusta is growing by leaps and bounds. It seems almost weekly that ABD is bringing you stories about new businesses in the area including the latest Beacon Bluff developments. Five years ago, North Augusta Forward began Third Thursday events to highlight shopping, dining, and listening to live music locally. Today, they have more businesses to highlight. It’s been a successful venture for the organization and the businesses being promoted. Today’s Third Thursday celebrates their 5th Anniversary from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. When you get off work, you can
Open enrollment comes at the same time every year, but just like the arrival of Christmas, it can catch us off guard if we are not careful. It often leads to last-minute scrambling and stress with the potential to impact employees and employers. A little preparation helps to smooth out those wrinkles while getting all the pieces into place. To get ready for open enrollment, employer groups have several things to consider and should review the design of their health plan to make sure that any necessary updates can be
ABD has learned that both the New Life Natural Foods Store and DiChicko’s Cafe inside the store will be closing by year’s end. The cafe will stay open until the end of September and the store will shutter at the end of 2024 as the lease will expire. The self-contained vitamin, supplement, and healthy grocery store has been open in the Fairway Square Shopping Center for decades. DiChicko’s Cafe was added 17 years ago. The co-owner, who longtime customers know as simply “Heather” with her positive outlook, shared her reflections
