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“Lending” a hand? A look at new mortgage rules

New mortgage lending rules have stirred up a heated debate, with some critics arguing these regulations unfairly target homebuyers with good credit. According to Fox News, under the new rules which took effect May 1, “borrowers with lower credit ratings and less money for a down payment will qualify for better mortgage rates than they otherwise would have, while those with higher ratings will pay increased fees.” Critics of the new rules claim they disproportionately affect, for example, Asian homebuyers, who have the highest credit scores of any demographic group,

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Mike Petchenik May 18, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Young entrepreneur takes over CSRA workout business

At just 26 years old, Cody Melvin has moved from one educating job to another. He started out teaching sixth grade in Hinesville, GA. Now, his classroom is the gym, and helping members achieve their fitness goals. In February, Melvin bought the Workout Anytime franchise in Aiken. For the young man who loves teaching and grew up going to the gym, it was a great fit. “I loved teaching kids, but Covid was a huge challenge for teachers and students. That’s when I started looking for a different kind of

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Mitzi Oxford May 18, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Patriotic company to celebrate grand opening of CSRA location

Tomorrow, a Savannah-based company that specializes in manufacturing and selling patriotic attire will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in Grovetown. The event for Nine Line Apparel located at 284 Meridian Drive, next door to Cold Stone Creamery will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. It will include food, a bounce house for kids, and the opportunity to meet the company’s Founder and CEO, retired Army Capt., Tyler Merritt. In February, before the store opened, ABD interviewed Merritt, who started his business in his garage

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Josh Heath May 18, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: The impact of loneliness

If you are like me, you have had times when you have felt like you are on the outside looking in. Times when you have felt distant and disconnected from others. Evidently, these feelings are not unusual. In fact, they are widespread throughout our country. Just a few days ago, Vivek Murphy, the United States Surgeon General, said that Americans are in an “underappreciated public health crisis.” He took the action of issuing a public advisory. Here is a summary of the major takeaways: Humans are wired for social connection,

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Steve Swanson May 18, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Tale of a Rental Home Nightmare: Why Hiring a Property Manager is a Game-Changer!

Imagine this: you’ve just decided to buy an investment home. It’s in the perfect location, is in excellent condition, and fits your budget. Little did you know that your endeavors could quickly turn into a living nightmare. From unresponsive tenants to maintenance disasters, owning a rental home can sometimes be a harrowing experience. That’s where the value of hiring a property manager truly shines. Let’s talk through a real-life rental home nightmare and explore how a property manager can save the day. The Tale of the Rental Home Nightmare: You

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans May 18, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local businesses continue to face hiring struggles

Like many business owners, Dave Barrett has struggled to find employees to work in his local store and deliver products to customers. Barrett owns Dave’s Appliance Warehouse located at 368 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 3 in Martinez, which was formerly occupied by Earth Fare. He was one of more than 40 local employers who participated in yesterday’s ABD Expo. Other participating companies included ADP, Manpower, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Tub Doctor. “The majority of people who schedule interviews don’t show up; showing up is half the battle,” he said. “It’s

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Josh Heath May 17, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Coach Darin: How employee learning and development can boost retention

The ideal employee is an individual who works hard, acts on their own initiative, seeks to be a high-quality team player, and wishes to grow in their career. If you have employees who fit this description, it’s a good bet they would welcome new opportunities to learn and develop their existing skills. As we have noted before, “Employees who see a potential upward career path within your company are more likely to feel engaged than those who see their job as a dead end.” That’s why it’s so important to actively sponsor

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Darin Myers May 17, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Businesses knock it out of the park at ABD Expo

It was a networking homerun for businesses at Augusta Business Daily’s fourth Conference and Expo yesterday. Familiar faces were joined by newcomers as a broad cross-section of local businesses set up in the concourse of SRP Park in North Augusta. Participants ran the gamut from ADP to Welcome Health, ready to answer questions and share brochures and information about their respective businesses. One of the veterans was Azalea Investments, which participated in the 2021 and 2022 expos. “It’s just the fun of it. You know, it’s nice to see people

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 17, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Slim Chickens

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 May 17, 2023 No Comments
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