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Changes to Augusta’s Masters Week traffic plan

Augusta’s traffic engineering division is ready to launch the traffic plan for Masters Week 2024. Assistant Director, John Ussery held a media briefing and outlined the plan. Much of it is familiar, steps created to improve traffic flow for the roughly 30,000 vehicles trying to access and depart the golf course. This year, however, the plan includes two major changes. A traffic light was installed at Washington Road and River Ridge Road. It is necessary because the Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) purchased the former Electrolux building and turned it

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 28, 2024 No Comments
Faith

Best of Faith Friday: A life transformed

Editor’s note: Steve Swanson passed away in March 2024. This “Best Of” column seemed most appropriate as Easter Sunday approaches this weekend. Steve often wrote about the sins of humanity being paid for by the death of Jesus and that his resurrection represents the anticipation believers can have in their own resurrection. This belief hits home for those recovering from addiction. Steve wrote this story shortly before he was diagnosed with cancer. Frank Currie is choosing to live his days with gratitude. He is at a place in his life

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Steve Swanson March 28, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

CSRA businesses help military spouses looking for work

No one would argue that military life is hard. It’s a commitment like few others. While service members know that no matter where they are sent, they will have a job, it’s very different for their spouses. A comprehensive Military Family Lifestyle Report (the largest annual study of military families, conducted by Blue Star Families) found that 20% of military spouses in the labor force are unemployed and actively seeking work. For perspective, the unemployment rate in Augusta/Richmond County is 4.4%. In partnership with Fort Eisenhower, the U.S. Chamber of

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Mitzi Oxford March 28, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Augusta, GA Real Estate Market Update: Trends and Opportunities

As the warm breeze of spring graces Augusta, Georgia, the real estate market in our charming city is bustling with activity. Augusta continues to attract homebuyers seeking a blend of Southern charm and modern amenities. Here’s a quick update on the current state of the Augusta real estate market, highlighting key trends and opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Strong Demand and Limited Inventory: Like many markets across the country, we are experiencing robust demand for housing coupled with limited inventory. This breeds consistent competition among buyers, still resulting in

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans March 28, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Are We Really Doing This?

Ivan Reitman’s Ghostbusters is the latest film to get both the reboot and franchise treatment in Hollywood, with its newest installment, Frozen Empire, opening this past week. The 1984 fantasy comedy is a classic in American blockbuster and the new film is another in a series of these nostalgia-based re-vamps (see the never-ending Star Wars and Jurassic World films), begging the question, why can’t we leave these film properties alone? Frozen Empire follows Afterlife (released in 2021), and retains the cast from that film; Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard,

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Dylan James March 27, 2024 No Comments
Blue Ribbon Businessperson Of The Month

Businessperson of the Month: Michelle Cooper

Michelle Cooper has learned that being a sole proprietor and the only employee can be difficult when juggling health issues and caring for family members. The past two years have been rough, she admits, but she’s not giving up. Her determination is one reason Michelle Cooper, the owner and sole employee of MC Homemade Boiled Peanuts, is the Business Person of the Month for March. “I have my good days and bad days, and I take care of my father,” Cooper said. “But as long as the Man Upstairs keeps

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Dustin Turner March 27, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

We’re paying for JBA construction starting Monday

If you’re among the tens of thousands of people who buy goods and services in Richmond County, you will begin paying an additional half-penny sales tax on Monday, April 1. Money collected will cover the cost of building a new James Brown Arena. Demolition of the existing arena is expected to begin in July. The $250 million bond issue was approved by voters in November 2023. Mike Harvey, Vice President of Project Design with Nations Group, owner’s representative for the Coliseum Authority, told ABD they are ready to bring in

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 27, 2024 No Comments
Cyber Security

Every business is a target!

There is a reason why you should be concerned about cyber issues at your company. Patrick Reynolds at Cross Link Consulting explains in today’s P.U.T.T. how small companies are targets too.

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Patrick Reynolds March 27, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Real Restaurant Review: Doc’s Porchside Transformation

Editor’s Note: We’re bringing back our Business Lunch reviews! Temporarily, former ABD reporter, Josh Heath will write a fresh, weekly column beginning NEXT Thursday. Wes Hennings will return in the near future to continue what he started! Today, we are re-running a restaurant review on Doc’s Porchside, which has stood the test of time—open now for almost three years. Hennings’ review took place in August 2021. Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Monday he shares the results of

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Wes Hennings March 27, 2024 No Comments
Darin Myers

Coach Darin Myers: The 4 Most Common Ethics Mistakes Made by Business Leaders

Most business leaders regard themselves as ethical individuals, particularly when it comes to running a business that values integrity above all else. At the same time, even the most conscientious CEO or business owner can sometimes fall prey to common business ethics missteps. That’s why maintaining awareness of potential ethical mistakes and rectifying any that come up is so crucially important. “Leaders who choose to do what’s right in the face of mistakes lay the foundation for future success,” notes Andrew Gonzales, a Hazard Mitigation Specialist, adding that leadership “is not

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Darin Myers March 26, 2024 No Comments
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