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THE MARATHON CONTINUES

Putting in the time since 2009… For the past six months, the Auben leadership team has had a lot of conversations about our upcoming market expansion. As we seek to build teams and open offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville/Spartanburg in the next 90 days, we want to ensure we act expeditiously to capitalize on market dynamics perfectly aligned with our SFR investor focus. However, we also want to proceed with the prudence of an organization which intends to be managing assets for our clients’ grandchildren. It’s a delicate balance.

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Guest Column by Tyson Schuetze June 26, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local restaurant owners request community support to stay afloat

In June 2022, Georgia Alexander opened a vegan restaurant in Augusta, but just one year later, she and her mother and co-owner, Diane Francis are struggling to keep the business afloat, thanks to mounting debts and rising food costs. Alexander and Francis own Soca Vegan Kitchen, which serves a variety of Trinidad-inspired dishes and is located at 630 Crane Creek Drive, Suite 103, near Sprouts Farmers Market. Alexander recently started a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $500,000. As of Friday, she had received 10 donations totaling $735. “We are

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Josh Heath June 25, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Mondays with Rick: What’s in store for the economy for the rest of the year?

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 theorizes what may happen with the economy during the second half of 2023. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re at the halfway mark of 2023. Can you give us an idea of what might happen with the economy in the second half of the year? Rick: Sure, with the caveat of “Who really knows?” But we can read as

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Gary Kauffman June 25, 2023 No Comments
Cyber Security

Breached? Burn it to the ground

In today’s business world, everyone knows that all computers on your network need to be covered by antivirus software. Microsoft is aware that this is an important layer of protection because they offer a free version installed with each Windows operating system. However, you may not be fully protected with just that software. Even Microsoft offers a paid version of the software for more advanced protection. Cross Link Consulting uses Sentinel One as their software of choice. Should a hacker break through your antivirus protection, the only thing left to

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Patrick Reynolds June 25, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Upscale restaurant serves made-from-scratch magic

He came from the land of “Leaf Peepers” aka Barrington, New Hampshire, and settled in the “Winter Colony” aka Aiken. The path to opening a restaurant was at the end of a long and winding road for Samuel O’Lone. “My degree is in theology. I worked for eight years at a food service company which taught me a lot about food, but not cooking, and then I worked in student housing in Athens, GA. My sisters were into riding and showing horses and they would come to Aiken during the

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Mitzi Oxford June 25, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Neighborhood Spotlight: The River Club, North Augusta, South Carolina

Situated along the Savannah River, in the ever so quaint and growing town of North Augusta, is a community jewel that overlooks downtown Augusta, Georgia. The River Club is a one-of-a-kind community, elevated far above a normal suburban subdivision. The homes here are sandwiched in between the Savannah River and the River Club Golf Course, providing 360° views from everywhere in the community. Adjacent to SRP Park, home of the Augusta GreenJackets, The River Club has convenient access to amazing restaurants and experiences. Whether you are a sports and events

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans June 22, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Best of Faith Friday: Seeking wisdom

I am sure you have heard wise sayings like these: Actions speak louder than words. You are never too old to learn. A picture is worth a thousand words. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Many hands make light work (I wonder if a group of electricians first shared that one?) Wisdom. Often spoken of, but all too rarely seen. Where can you find it? Is it always available? Does it make any difference? Is it important? Who is the wisest person you know? How did they get

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Steve Swanson June 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Davis Beman: What changes have businesses experienced since the pandemic?

As we know, the world has changed since the start of the decade. We take a look back at the economic panel discussion from ABD’s Conference and Expo in May as Davis Beman, principal of Beman Real Estate Company, responds to a question about how businesses should pivot and remain true to core values following the pandemic.

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Davis Beman June 22, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Entrepreneur creates a different kind of Amen Corner

Amen Corner at Augusta National sports one of the more challenging, but beautiful three holes in golf. With a stone bridge across Rae’s Creek, it provides iconic “beauty shots” during the Masters. Augusta National has trademarked the name, “Amen Corner.” That Amen Corner was born in 1958. Ethan Hammond wasn’t even a glimmer in his parents’ eyes back then. His business, Amen Corner Ponds, while a nod to his community, stems more from his church upbringing and honoring his faith, because to be successful in business and life, we all

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Mitzi Oxford June 22, 2023 No Comments
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