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One of our stories from August is relevant today.
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September 29, 2022
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One of our stories from August is relevant today.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Last month, Manny Hatzis opened a sports bar on 10th Street. On Oct. 8, he, along with other restaurants on that street collaborated to plan a free outdoor event. Hatzis, owner of Manny’s Sports Off Broad, will be one of the hosts of the 10th Street Bazaar, a block party that will be held between Broad and Ellis Streets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature street cooking and local artists, musicians, and vendors, such as Sweet Pea Soapery, Sage & Cedar Organics, and Black Rose Jewelry.
One of our stories from May is relevant today.
Tom Mastny of The Pennant Group says that as the cost of medical procedures rises, the resulting insurance increases will trickle down to employees.