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Local brewery to host unique community event

A local brewery has planned an event that will include food, beer, and even hot dog eating competitions. On Saturday, May 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Love Augusta and Savannah River Brewing Co. located at 813 Fifth St. in downtown Augusta will host the first-ever Wiener Fest. The free event will also feature music, axe throwing, and various types of hot dogs served by CSRA restaurants, such as Villa Europa, Manny’s Sports Off Broad, and SNO-CAP Drive-In. During the event, donations will be accepted for Dog and Cat

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Josh Heath April 26, 2023 No Comments
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Expo Preview: Hargrove Inspections

Contact: John Boudreaux Phone: 706-860-0797 Website: Hargrove Inspections Address: 4820 Technology Drive, Ste. A, Martinez, GA 30907 A thorough inspection is a critical step in purchasing a home, and many lenders won’t offer financing on a home without one. Home inspections can uncover potentially life-threatening problems like mold or faulty wiring that could cause a significant fire. “Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments. That’s where we come in, to educate the buyer. Inspections are a big part of the buying process,” says Hargrove Inspections owner and CEO John

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Mitzi Oxford April 25, 2023 No Comments
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Local business owner pays attention to “details”

About a month ago, Jimmy Weeks Jr. launched his auto detailing business in downtown Augusta, but the Augusta native is no novice at helping his customers’ cars look their best. Late last month, Weeks opened Riverside Detail at 1301 Reynolds St. across the street from KAMO. He offers a variety of services, including full detailing, hand washes, and corrosion repair. Prior to opening Riverside, Weeks owned Professional Auto Care located behind Lowe’s on Bobby Jones Expressway for 17 years. He closed that business about four years ago. “I’ve been around

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Josh Heath April 25, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Bill levels playing field in competition for state contracts

During his visit to Augusta on Monday, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 128 which ensures equity for minority, women, and veteran owned businesses vying for state contracts. “It is going to streamline and expand access to state certifications for minority, women and veteran owned businesses as they navigate the procurement process for contracts,” Kemp explained. “This bill came out of the executive order issued last July directing the Department of Administrative Services to address the challenges these businesses faced in the procurement process. The shared goal of that executive

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 25, 2023 No Comments
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Local barber achieves lifelong dream of business ownership

Isaac White has always dreamed of opening his own barbershop, and over the weekend, that dream finally came true. White, owner of Augusta’s Barber Lounge located off Columbia Road at 103 Maple Drive, Suite 11 next door to Team Fit Personal Training in Martinez, will celebrate his business’s grand opening on Saturday, May 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include food provided by 3Ts Farms, face painting, and giveaways, such as gift cards and free haircuts. He held the soft opening on Saturday and had about

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Josh Heath April 25, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Hybrid working in the 15-minute city

Leading workspace provider IWG plc helps businesses worldwide embrace a new way of working: one that does not involve long, daily commutes, that offers a more satisfying work/life balance and that saves money. Recent new research shows how a new planning concept of the 15-Minute City is now being adopted around the world. In the future, communities will cater to our every need within a quarter of an hour of where we live. And the final piece of the jigsaw will be provided by flexible workspace solutions that offer all

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Regus April 25, 2023 No Comments
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Expo Preview: Travel with PopPop

Company: Travel with PopPop Contact: Brian Adams Phone: 803-522-5696 Website: https://travelwithpoppop.com Record sales are predicted for the cruise lines this year. For Brian Adams, a cruise travel consultant based in North Augusta, that’s exciting news. The last time we checked in with Adams, owner of Travel with PopPop, in October 2022, the industry was struggling post COVID. Bookings were down and staffing shortages caused issues for travelers wanting an escape. Last year, some of the biggest cruise lines were swimming in billions of dollars in debt, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean,

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Mitzi Oxford April 24, 2023 No Comments
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When a business owner needs a break

Many travelers are ready to disconnect from the constant distraction of their devices and get back to nature, especially business owners who stay connected 24/7. According to Booking.com, nearly 60% of travelers surveyed are looking for vacations that allow them to escape reality and totally unplug. More travelers than ever are ready to experience new cultures and experiences on their 2023 travels. Rather than kicking back at an all-inclusive resort, nearly three-quarters of U.S. travelers want to be pushed out of their comfort zone on their next trip, with many

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Mitzi Oxford April 24, 2023 No Comments
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Kemp visits Augusta and signs off on legislation to build new James Brown Arena

Gov. Brian Kemp was in Augusta yesterday to sign House Bill 230, which clears the way for a referendum where Richmond County voters can fund an Augusta Entertainment Complex, anchored by a new James Brown Arena. The bill, passed during the 2023 session of Georgia General Assembly, clears the way for a referendum to go before Richmond County voters creating a half cent Coliseum Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or C-SPLOST that will be added to goods and services purchased in the county. “That facility, well over four decades

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 24, 2023 No Comments
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Payroll options for your business

Whether you are a payroll processor or a payroll recipient the need to have things done correctly is imperative, because when you mess with employees’ paychecks it can cause unnecessary conflict in the workplace. Today, there are so many ways to avoid payroll mistakes in terms of software. One example is Paycom. You may have seen the Paycom commercials  lately. In addition to Paycom there are other options in todays fast paced workplace to process payroll efficiently. According to Tabitha Hollimon, Owner and Fractional Chief Financial Officer at Hollimon Strategic

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Erin Campbell April 24, 2023 No Comments
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