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Sponsored Article: Insuring your future by the Golden Rule

The Hyatt Agency www.thehyattagencyllc.com 706-343-8033 Call for a FREE quote today! Kevin Hyatt’s goal is simple: treat customers the way he’d want to be treated. The “Golden Rule” is what drives the Augusta business owner in every interaction with every prospective and current client. Kevin’s journey in the insurance industry began as a leading salesman for State Farm, after graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2019. Fueled by a desire to fulfill his dream of running his own business, Kevin seized the opportunity to establish his agency and has

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Mike Petchenik July 25, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA restaurant featured as one of America’s Best

A little over a year ago, Greg and Angie Pierce opened The Feed Sack in Aiken. They must be doing something right. Social media reviewers give the restaurant high praise. Pretty soon, folks across the country will find out what makes The Feed Sack a favorite. “We were nominated for America’s Best Restaurants. We don’t know who nominated us, but we are flattered, and it definitely helps promote our business,” said Greg Pierce. If you aren’t familiar with America’s Best Restaurants, it’s like Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. A

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Mitzi Oxford July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Is the CSRA turning the economic tide?

Two months after the topic was addressed by Economics Professor, Dr. Simon Medcalfe at the ABD Business EXPO, the answer is still complicated. The numbers and data are still up and down depending on where you are looking in the CSRA.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Extreme makeover for CSRA independent living community

A $1.5 million capital investment will be used to renovate Washington Commons, a Holiday by Atria independent living community in Evans. The upgrades, expected to be completed this winter, are designed to transform the community’s appearance and function. When originally built, the layout for Holiday Washington Commons focused on community spaces to offer residents an engaging social life. Improvements for these spaces are the focus of the renovation, as even older adults are seeking an active lifestyle during retirement. Residents will have more reasons to gather and enjoy the benefits

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Staff Report July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Are You a Buyer or a Seller?

This is an important week for teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). On August 1 at 6:00 pm, MLB will reach its “trade deadline.” The trade deadline is the last time this baseball season that teams can make trades for players from other teams. Therefore, during the next week, teams have the final opportunity to acquire talent (“buyers”) to improve their team for this season as they chase a championship or attempt to trade short-term valuable assets (“sellers”) for assets they believe will help them have success in future seasons,

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Dr. Rick Franza July 25, 2023 No Comments
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Keeping employees happy is a win-win

At ABD’s recent Business EXPO, Simon Medcalfe shared his thoughts on ways to squelch the “quit” factor in our workplaces. Do you offer these at your company?

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 24, 2023 No Comments
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Looking for a job?

The City of Augusta would like to meet anyone who is looking for a job matching current and future openings. The city’s Human Resources Department is holding three Mega Hiring Events throughout August. The events will be on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Linda W. Beazley Room on the first floor of the Municipal Building at 535 Telfair Street. On August 3, interested applicants can meet with officials from the Augusta Fire Department, Richmond County Correctional Institution, Marshal’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, E-911 Communications department, Coroner’s Office,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 24, 2023 No Comments
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Local coffee shop owners to launch second location, offer more food options

For the last five years, Phillip Weisner and Andre Leon have owned a successful downtown coffee shop, but in a few weeks, they plan to open a second location in Columbia County that will replace a former fast food restaurant location. On Saturday, Aug. 19, Weisner and Leon, owners of Ubora Coffee Roasters located at 1128 Jones St., plan to celebrate the grand opening of their new shop located at 116 North Belair Road in Evans, the former home of Gary’s Hamburgers. Weisner said they would like to hold a

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Josh Heath July 24, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Latest unemployment numbers up, wages down

Last week, I reported record-high employment numbers in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area for the leisure and hospitality industry. Total employment is also nearing a record high, standing currently (May) at 246,100. The record high is 246, 500 in January 2020. Unfortunately, some other measures of the strength of the labor market are not as robust. After spending the whole of 2022 at 3.5%, the unemployment rate started to rise in 2023. It currently stands at 3.8%, still low by historical standards. Part of the reason for the increase may

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe July 24, 2023 No Comments
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