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Shawna Woodward

Free Access: Real Talk Real Estate: Are you ready to buy a home? 5 Indicators the time is right for you

Are you pondering thoughts of buying a home? Home ownership is truly the quintessential American dream. Regardless of who you are, I believe there are a few signs that signify you should start seriously considering the option of buying something to call home. #1. YOU HAVE A STABLE INCOME: If you have job security, you should be considering your home ownership options. I am fully convinced that owning a home is the smartest financial investment you will ever make. If you pay rent, you are spending the money on housing

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans February 2, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local business to celebrate Valentine’s Day with shopping event

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Hannah Barrs has developed an event that incorporates shopping, mimosas, flowers, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Barrs, Marketing Director of Timms Harley-Davidson of Augusta, has planned Kickstart Your Heart, which will be held next Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the dealership located at 4200 Belair Frontage Road in Augusta. The event will feature deals, such as buy two, get one free on men’s and women’s apparel, and 20 percent off all full-priced jewelry. They will also have a game that will involve guessing

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Josh Heath February 2, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Free Access: 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 February 2, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Harlem ice cream shop to host fundraiser for injured boy

Mark Whitaker’s daughter knows Justin Gilstrap, the 11-year-old Grovetown boy who was severely injured by three pit bulls last month, which is why one of his Harlem businesses is holding a fundraiser to benefit Gilstrap and his family. Whitaker owns Main Street Treats, a family ice cream shop located at 170 North Louisville St. The shop will host Scoops for Justin today from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. He said the business will donate at least 10 percent of its proceeds from that fundraiser to the family. “My daughter is

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Josh Heath February 1, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local real estate agent launches home organization business

If your pantry is full of outdated food, and you have clothes in your closet you haven’t worn in several years, Melissa Starrette can help. Starrette, a realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Partners, has officially launched a new business called Busy Bee Home Organizing, which specializes in decluttering and organizing pantries, closets, and garages. “The first battle is getting started,” she said. “The other is keeping it up with everyone’s busy schedules.” Starrette offers a free consultation to get to know her clients and assess their

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Josh Heath February 1, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Chili’s Grill and Bar

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 February 1, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

SCORE SE Regional VP headlines North Augusta Chamber business event

If you want to learn, grow, and thrive in your business, mark your calendar for the North Augusta Chamber event that can help you score in those categories. The SE Regional Vice President of SCORE, Catherine Walton, is heading to the CSRA from Memphis on Thursday, February 9, as the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s Learn, Grown, Thrive, and SCORE for the Life of your Business event. Walton has served in her position with the SCORE nonprofit for 17 years. She has also run a successful midsouth business since 2007

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Mitzi Oxford February 1, 2023 No Comments
Darin Myers

Free Access: Coach Darin: Is your company process on point?

Darin Myers is the local facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB), a peer-to-peer advisory board designed to help company leaders maximize their opportunities and work through challenges. Darin recently retired after a 30-year career in the nuclear industry as the leader of Plant Vogtle I and II. He has proven success in strategic planning and alignment, employee development, organizational performance improvement, accountability, and coaching. He also has a family business in Augusta, focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. There

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Darin Myers February 1, 2023 No Comments
Education

Accreditation extended for AU’s Hull College of Business

There are more than 950 institutions in 60 countries and territories that have earned the AACSB accreditation in business and Augusta University’s Hull College of Business is one of them. The AACSB accreditation is synonymous with the highest standards in business education and the college first received accreditation in 1999. The accreditation was ratified recently by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International’s board of directors. The college hosted its peer review team in October. “Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas,

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Staff Report January 31, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Veteran-owned clothing company to open new location in Grovetown

A Georgia-based, veteran-owned clothing company is bringing a new location to Grovetown. Nine Line Apparel will be located next door to Cold Stone Creamery at 284 Meridian Drive in Grovetown. The company sells an assortment of patriotic items, including men’s and women’s clothing, home décor, backpacks, and tumblers. Founded in 2012 by retired Army Cpt. Tyler Merritt, his wife, Angela and brother, Daniel, Nine Line has locations in Savannah, Charleston, and DelRay Beach. Its retail locations also sell Black Rifle Coffee. The Nine Line Foundation supports various veterans’ causes. ABD

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Josh Heath January 31, 2023 No Comments
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