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Best of Faith Friday: The Jesus Revolution

People watch movies for several different reasons. Some are looking for an escape from the “real world” for a couple of hours. Others anticipate seeing the latest work from a favorite actor. Still, others have heard about a story or read a book and want to see it come to life on the big screen. The movie Jesus Revolution opened in theaters a few weeks ago. It vividly tells the story of a powerful spiritual movement that took place in the early 70’s in Southern California. The main characters are

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Steve Swanson July 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Panel discussion: Real Estate power with Nancy Powell

Join us as we take a look back at the real estate panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May. Nancy Powell, CEO and Broker of Powell & Associates, Inc., provides some numbers about the housing market in today’s day and age. She says that because people won’t see extremely low-interest rates in this economy, it will take innovation and new ideas to address the housing shortage.

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Neil Gordon with Nancy Powell July 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

A cool treat “pops” into town

Just in time for summer, Augusta Pop Company is serving up frozen treats that can keep Augustans cool during the heat wave. Owned by married couple, Nico and Courtney Bernal, the popsicle business was started nearly six months ago. They’ve positioned the mobile company to be an option for people wanting a cold, dairy-free dessert on the go. Courtney Bernal is a native of the CSRA and an alumna of Augusta University. She obtained her bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist degrees from the college. Nico Bernal, originally from Florida, moved to

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Rakiyah Lenon July 6, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Local tax assessment bills, millage rates, and unnerving updates

Last week, I watched a segment on the local news where they interviewed representatives from the Richmond County tax assessor’s office talking about the process used to decide values for property taxes. This process is similar to a property appraisal done by realtors or appraisers and is determined by local sales values. All counties generally follow the same process and then use their local millage rate formula to decide a tax assessment figure. Here is a quick example to show you how the millage rate process works. In Georgia, the

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans July 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best Places to Work: Bagwell Insurance Services

Bagwell Insurance Services 108 Davis Road Martinez, GA. 30907 dbagwell@bagwellins.com Job Opening: Full-Time Administrative Professional It’s been 50 years since David Bagwell’s father first hung his shingle in historic Augusta. And while the family-owned and family-run insurance company has since relocated to Martinez, Bagwell Insurance Services’ mission remains the same. “I saw early on growing up (insurance) was something I wanted to do,” said Bagwell. “As an independent agent, we can offer a lot of different products to a lot of different people.   Insurance can be a complicated thing and

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Mike Petchenik July 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Tacocat

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings July 6, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

A grand book for our times

The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, a new book by Richard Haass, has been placed on my short list of recommended books. Let me explain why. “Bill of Obligations” makes a powerful point. Enshrined in our Constitution is a Bill of Rights but no bill of obligations. The author, Richard Haass, had a long and distinguished career in the federal government. He served in senior positions in the State Department and the White House. He worked closely with Presidents from both political parties. Richard Haass writes with authority about

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Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith July 5, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local business owners offer fun alternative to traditional painting

For many people, painting is a way to relax, hone their craft or express their creativity, but a new business opening today in North Augusta will allow both children and adults to create fun, unique paintings that require no artistic talent. Chris and Brandy Gunsolus own The Splatter Place located at 614 East Martintown Road, Suite C, across the street from Krystal and next door to Aishi Steak & Wings. The business gives customers the chance to throw ultraviolet blacklight reactive paint at a variety of canvases, including hats, T-shirts,

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Josh Heath July 5, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Steven Clayborn: What changes have businesses seen since the pandemic?

Though some of us had to become accustomed to working remotely during the pandemic, some businesses were ahead of the times. We take a look back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May as Steven Clayborn, owner of Salamis, LLC, explains how businesses can benefit from exploring opportunities that are available in the digital space.

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Steven Clayborn July 5, 2023 No Comments
Business Coaching

Coach Darin: Leverage AI to grow your business

These days, nothing seems more topical than AI (Artificial Intelligence). With the much-ballyhooed advent of ChatGTP, business owners and CEOs are examining new ways in which AI can help increase efficiency, streamline operations, and grow their businesses. What exactly is AI? According to Wharton Online, AI “refers to the ability of machines to learn and make decisions based on data and analytics.” For many businesses, automation based on artificial intelligence is the starting point for incorporating more AI into their operations. Built-in processes that rely upon repetition and timing benefit significantly through the application

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Darin Myers July 5, 2023 No Comments
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