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National restaurant chain closes CSRA restaurant location

O’Charley’s Restaurant and Bar was founded more than 50 years ago, but in recent years, the restaurant chain known for its classic American fare has closed many of its nationwide locations. The Augusta location at the corner of Wheeler Road and Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway has just been added to that list. ABD spoke with a manager at the Aiken location to find out the reason for its closure. “They had struggled to get business for many years, so they decided to go ahead and shut it down,” the

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Josh Heath April 26, 2023 No Comments
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Expo Preview: Southeastern Residential

Company: Southeaster Residential Contact: Carey Pifer Phone: 706-945-0512 Website: SoutheasternResidential.com Address: 4024 Washington Road, Martinez Southeastern Residential Real Estate is proof that big things can come in small packages. Although it is a relatively small firm, with only 45 agents, last year Southeastern Residential enjoyed a higher volume of sales per agent than any other area real estate company. “I’m proud to say that we’re fourth in the market,” said Carey Pifer, Vice President of Relocation Services and Business Development. “We’re little but mighty.” Southeastern Development began in 1987 as

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Gary Kauffman April 26, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

$7.6 Million grant spurs economic development in CSRA

Communities across South Carolina will share in a more than $1.36 billion pot of grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Some of the largest grants are coming to local governments in Aiken, Edgefield, and surrounding counties. The funds are being distributed by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority through its South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP). The program was created by RIA to be a one-time initiative to invest in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the Palmetto State. “The vital infrastructure improvements these funds will deliver

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 26, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Manny’s Sports Off Broad

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 the 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”.

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Wes Hennings April 26, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

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
Consumer Stories

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
Consumer Stories

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
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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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