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Financial experts examine mid-term elections’ effect on the stock market

With Election Day coming up in just over a month, people are beginning to wonder if the outcome of the election will affect the already volatile stock market. Financial advisor, Jake DeKinder says yes, it will have an impact – but so will hundreds of other things. DeKinder and Mark Gochnour, both of Dimensional Fund Advisors, spoke about the potential impact of the mid-term elections in a webinar on Friday made available locally to clients of Richard Young Associates of Augusta. “Is it going to have an impact? You betcha!”

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Gary Kauffman October 2, 2022 No Comments
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Local chambers speak with senators about childcare and other issues on the D.C. trip

Many parents struggle to work while ensuring their children receive proper care. Some parents are forced to quit their jobs because they don’t have access to reliable, affordable childcare, according to Russell Lahodny. That was one of the issues Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, discussed with elected officials in Washington, D.C. during the 2022 DC Fly-In on Sept. 13-15. Lahodny was one of 24 representatives from the Columbia County, Augusta Metro, North Augusta, and Aiken chambers making the annual trip. Participants met with several

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Josh Heath October 2, 2022 No Comments
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Faith Friday: Business owners connect with the community through art, love, and faith

Since May 2014, Humanitree House Juice Joint & Art Gallery has been the premiere spot in Augusta for cold-pressed juice, smoothies, vegan food, original artwork/classes, and all-around vibes of positive energy. It is arguably the first cold-pressed juice bar and artistic venue in the City of Augusta, a must-see/must-visit downtown oasis at 305 8th Street. Humanitree, which was the title of a New York art series by Baruti Tucker, co-owner and master artist, connected art to nature and became the perfect name to describe the business’s connection to the community.

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Monique Williams September 29, 2022 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: What are the 3 most googled real estate questions?

This week, I decided to tackle the three top googled questions regarding real estate for you. I was planning to do the questions from 2022, but they are all pretty much the daily question that everyone wants an answer to “When is the housing market going to crash?” I am over this question, so let’s go with the Top 3 from 2021! According to propertywire.com, these are three of the most commonly googled property questions, found using google data from 2021. 1. Can you sell a property after probate? This

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans September 29, 2022 No Comments
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New Mexican eatery coming to Augusta

Miguel and Lupita Chavez are no novices when it comes to owning and operating a Mexican restaurant. The couple plans to launch their newest business venture in Augusta next week. The Chavezes, along with their sons, Brandon and Diego, are opening Lokos Tacos, which will be located at 2825 Washington Road in Fairway Square between B.B. Vape Co. and Mooney’s Shoes. It will replace Yosko Japanese Steakhouse, which is now located in Riverwood in Evans. Lupita said they opened their first restaurant, Habaneros Mexican Grill in Thomson, in 2010 and

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Josh Heath September 29, 2022 No Comments
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Sweeping chimneys from Summerville to Aiken

It won’t be long now until the chill of fall beckons us to throw a log in the fireplace. Before you do, keep in mind there are more than 25,000 chimney fires a year in the United States. While some sound like a low-flying jet and include flames shooting out the top of the chimney, others are slow-burning and go undetected until a chimney inspection uncovers damage. His own experience many years ago sparked Dave Andrews’ interest in fire safety. “When I was a teenager, we had a chimney fire at my

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Mitzi Oxford September 29, 2022 No Comments
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New headquarters let Augusta Locally Grown to expand its services

Rebecca van Loenen shops at ALDI, which has been out of chicken for weeks. But Augusta Locally Grown (AGL) has always had plenty of chicken and other staples in stock. Van Loenen serves as Executive Director of the non-profit organization, which is now located in the HUB for Community Innovation at 631 Chafee Ave. in downtown Augusta. ALG, which was founded in 2008, partners with local farmers to provide food to the local community. “We offer farmers’ markets in food deserts,” van Loenen said. Food deserts are areas, such as

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Story and Photos by Josh Heath September 29, 2022 No Comments
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Women’s boutique to open in Augusta shopping center

A women’s boutique with about 20 locations scattered throughout the Southeast is bringing a new location to the Augusta Exchange shopping center, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Lizard Thicket Boutique will be located at 253 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, Suite A. The company sells a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. “We are expecting to open sometime in October, but we have had unexpected construction delays,” a company representative said. Founded in 1981, Lizard Thicket has stores in eight states, including Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. The

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Josh Heath September 28, 2022 No Comments
Darin Myers

Everything you need to know about quiet quitting

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. Recently, he started a family business in Augusta focused on home health care, providing him the knowledge and experience surrounding small- to medium-sized business operators. Quiet

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Darin Myers September 28, 2022 No Comments
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