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Closings

Where have all the restaurants gone?

Editor’s note: This is the second part of stories about restaurant closings in the CSRA. Yesterday, we reported on the upcoming closing of Villa Europa which has served German and Italian cuisine to families for 50 years. Today, we delve into the “why” behind the closings. More than 25 restaurants in the CSRA have closed since this time last year. Some were popular local businesses which served the area for many years, including Betsy’s Round the Corner, DiVino Ristorante Italiano, and The Bee’s Knees. A few were franchises affiliated with

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Mitzi Oxford September 11, 2023 No Comments
Closings

50-year-old restaurant in the CSRA will close

Memories have been made between the walls of Villa Europa, from hosting business functions to families for weddings, birthdays, and anniversary celebrations. The stories could fill a book. Now, instead of building on those chapters after almost 50 years in business, it’s now day-by-day for the restaurant known for its German and Italian fare. The family-owned restaurant is in South Augusta at 3044 Deans Bridge Road. Despite all the happy memories, like most buildings of that era, it’s made well, but nothing lasts forever without some TLC. “It would have

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Mitzi Oxford September 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA Airport organization flies high to fight cancer

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Augusta Aviation proudly announces the dedication of its aircraft 80842 to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Throughout the entire month of September, Augusta Aviation is committed to supporting this cause that holds a special place in their hearts. To contribute to the fight against childhood cancer, all proceeds from t-shirt purchases made during September will be donated, as well as a portion of all flight revenue from sunset tours, aerial tours, and flight training. Childhood cancer remains a significant concern in our society,

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Staff Report September 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local and national businesses support upcoming Marine Mud Run

What’s a little mud to a Marine? Not much. You don’t have to be a Marine to run and get muddy. The 2023 Marine Mud Challenge, presented by Grunt Style, is coming up this weekend. The competitive and non-competitive challenging 4-mile, off-road course offers more than 30 obstacles, a stream crossing, hills, and lots of mud! The competitive categories are reserved for athletes legitimately in it to win it, who can run the entire course and complete every obstacle. Competitive runners will register individually. Every runner will be timed using

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Staff Report September 10, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: Being proactive reduces risks in another Covid-type crisis

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he gives tips for being prepared for an unexpected crisis or shutdown. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re hearing rumbles that a new variant of COVID might cause the government to reinstitute shutting down some businesses. Since 2020 is still fresh in our memories, what are some things businesses should do now to prepare, just in case? Rick: The umbrella

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Gary Kauffman September 10, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

No more Fuse

Yet another CSRA restaurant has closed its doors. This one struck a nerve for fans of the popular eatery with more than 200 comments and 80 shares on Facebook. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 10, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

The psychology of home buying: What really influences your decision?

Buying a home is a significant life event, and it’s often said that the decision goes beyond the bricks and mortar. In fact, the psychology of home buying plays a pivotal role in shaping our choices. Let’s delve into the factors that influence your decision when purchasing a home, going beyond the tangible aspects. Emotional Attachment: Our homes are not just buildings. They become the backdrop to our life stories. Many buyers are driven by a deep emotional connection to a property. Perhaps, it reminds them of their childhood home

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Braydon Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans September 7, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Savannah River Site mission partners with Augusta Tech

One of the region’s largest employers continues to expand its partnerships with area educational institutions. The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), one of the missions at the Savannah River Site, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Augusta Technical College on Sept. 5. “We’re thrilled to just provide an opportunity for students in this community to be able to get into apprenticeships and get workforce development opportunities to be engaged in being employed,” said Jermaine Whirl, President of Augusta Tech. “The MOU that we’re signing is really focused on that,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 7, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Medical merger makes the news

Two health systems have officially joined together to create a partnership. Mike Petchenik has the latest in this edition of Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik September 7, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Walking by Faith

A life of long obedience in the same direction means that we keep walking down the straight and narrow even when the path seems long and difficult, and we’d rather take a shortcut. Dorothy Spaulding and her team at Watchmen Broadcasting in North Augusta have been walking a path of obedience since they began broadcasting through TV 49. Their headquarters is in North Augusta, but their reach goes far beyond the CSRA. Each weekday, their flagship talk program “Club 36” brings in local, national, and international guests. Current events are discussed with

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Steve Swanson September 7, 2023 No Comments
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