Mon, May 18, 2026

Facebook-f Youtube Instagram
Newsletter Sign up
Show Support
Menu
Support Local

Thoughts from the General: DAFs, the fastest growing trend in charitable giving

Ten years ago, the book, Give and Take by Adam Grant, was published. It provided such profound wisdom that it has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people throughout the world. One of Grant’s most interesting insights is how he aligns people into three categories: takers, reciprocators, and givers. This book made me realize that in recent years, my wife, Connor, and I had slowly changed from being reciprocators to being givers. Soon after the flash of insight that I gained from Give and Take, I discovered Donor-Advised Funds. These funds are

Read More »
Ret. Maj. General Perry Smith February 7, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Bridal and formal wear shop opens in Aiken

Cheron Douglas was born and raised in Augusta but spent the past seven years fitting brides in Chattanooga. She helped with the wedding of her cousin’s son a couple of years ago in Aiken. When she came for a walk-through for his big day, Cheron knew this was where she needed to be. “Aiken felt like home. I prayed about it for two years. When Karen Daly with Meybohm found the perfect place, we opened our second location here and I couldn’t be happier,” said Douglas. That perfect place is

Read More »
Mitzi Oxford February 7, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Simon Says: The rise and fall of employment numbers continue for the CSRA

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the employment data for the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area for December 2022. Overall, employment increased from 239,600 in December 2021 to 244,800, a gain of 2.2 percent (see graph below). Two major industry groups saw a decline in employment over the year, education and health services and leisure and hospitality. Education and health services employment was 1.9 percent lower in December 2022 than in December 2021, or 673 jobs. Leisure and hospitality jobs were 1.5% lower in December 2022 than a year earlier.

Read More »
Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor February 7, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Two new Olive Gardens for the CSRA

This fall, a popular Italian restaurant chain is scheduled to open a new location in an Augusta shopping center. If you love mouthwatering breadsticks and never-ending salad bowls, you are in for a treat. According to Juli Means, Marketing Director for Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate, Olive Garden broke ground on a restaurant at 804 Cabela Drive, near Dave & Buster’s and Costco last week. The company estimates it will open in October. There’s currently an Olive Garden located at 2736 Washington Road near the Augusta National. “The Washington Road

Read More »
Josh Heath February 7, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Quartet serenades CSRA businesses for Valentine’s Day

You have one week to find the perfect Valentine for your employees or your special someone. Sure, you can go with traditional roses or a heart-shaped box of chocolates. There’s nothing wrong with that. But chocolates melt and roses wilt, how about a love song delivered by guys in tuxedos? Now, that’s amore and creates an unforgettable memory! Whether it’s personal or professional, those who help your business succeed and those you love, deserve a little extra attention on February 14, otherwise known as St. Valentine’s Day. The Garden City

Read More »
Mitzi Oxford February 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Chicken wings and seafood restaurant opens Evans location

A growing chain of restaurants that serves chicken wings and seafood recently opened a new location in Evans. Last month, Tasty Wings & Seafood opened the location at 301 North Belair Road near Rhinehart’s, which is the former address of Eggroll Express West. The restaurant serves a variety of meals, including not only chicken wings, but also hamburgers, chicken tenders, shrimp, and crab legs. According to its website, it serves “the original Atlanta-style wings.” Besides the Evans location, Tasty Wings & Seafood has a location in Thomson and another opening

Read More »
Josh Heath February 6, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business owner wants to feed you Super Bowl Sunday

A few hours before this weekend’s big game, Kurt Mueller will participate in a fundraiser for a cause that affects him on a personal level. Mueller, a certified financial planner with Apollon Wealth Management in Augusta, and his competition barbecue team, Atomic City Smokers will be at Aquinas High School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Smokin’ Butts for LLS on Super Bowl Sunday to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He’s currently selling Boston butts, which will feed 12-15 people, for $50 each. His brother, Aleki Fualau, who’s

Read More »
Josh Heath February 6, 2023 No Comments
Digital Marketing

Free Access: Google Keyword Research: A Guide to Finding Search Volume and Forecasts

The utilization of search engine optimization (SEO) practices has grown significantly in the realm of digital marketing. A fundamental element of SEO is the analysis of keywords to ascertain what prospective customers are searching for and how to get listed higher. The Google Keyword Planner, a free tool for keyword research, can be used to identify popular terms and anticipate future search volume trends. Here’s how to use Google Keyword Planner to get search volume and forecasts: Sign in to your Google AdWords account. This is required to access the

Read More »
Richard Brashear February 6, 2023 No Comments
Cyber Security

Free Access: Cyber Tips: Safe passwords can prevent being hacked

YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HACKED! A phrase no one wants to get told. Especially if you use the same password for each account that you have. In today’s Tech Alert, I want to provide you with 3 rules of thumb when it comes to creating safe and effective passwords for your accounts. The first rule I would say you need to consider when creating your passwords is to use a common prefix or suffix for all your passwords and combine that with a unique phrase or factor that is connected

Read More »
Patrick Reynolds February 6, 2023 No Comments
Load More