Consumer Stories

Arts in the Heart looks to return to pre-pandemic levels

Augusta’s annual Arts in the Heart festival will be back in full swing in a few weeks and there is optimism that the first post-pandemic event will draw a big crowd. This year’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will be held Sept. 16-18 in the Augusta Common, as well as the 600-900 blocks of Broad Street. The annual festival, which is hosted by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, is now in its 40th year. This year’s sponsors include Durty Gurl Cocktail Mixers, TranterGrey, and SRP Federal Credit Union.

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B2B Stories

Simon Says: Weekly earnings depend on where you live

The average weekly earnings in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in 2021 was $898. In Atlanta, it was $1,070 and just $682 in Hinesville (see the first chart). In fact, there is quite a clear relationship between the size of MSA, as measured by population, and average weekly earnings (see the second chart). The line of best fit is clearly upward sloping, showing the positive relationship between population and earnings. Why do workers earn more in larger cities than their colleagues in smaller ones? A new paper by Theodore

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B2B Stories

Study finds college degree significantly increases lifetime earnings

How much is a college degree worth? According to the University System of Georgia, the answer is more than $1 million if you work in the state of Georgia. According to a study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, a person graduating from a college in the University System of Georgia in 2021 can expect to earn $2.55 million over the course of a career. A person with only a high school diploma is expected to earn $1.4 million during the same period.

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Consumer Stories

Health and wellness: Entrepreneurs launch two side-by-side downtown businesses

Dallas Hooks and Rodney Wells recognized the need for health and wellness businesses in downtown Augusta. That’s why the business partners have launched two complementary businesses: VTS Nutrition at 226 Eighth St. and SOE Studio next door at 230 Eighth St. VTS stands for Vibes. Teas. Shakes and SOE stands for Studio on Eighth. Both businesses celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 27. Hooks estimates they occupy a combined 2,000 square feet. VTS serves teas in a variety of flavors, including Coconut Cove Tea Me and Shirley Temple Tea

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Digital Marketing

Free Access: Get your business noticed with Google Business Profile

Google Business Profile is the perfect way to show off your business to the world. With your own listing, you can provide all the details potential customers might want to know, like what services and products you offer, where your business is located, and even some photos. Google Business Profile is available to businesses that interact with customers. This includes businesses with a physical location and businesses that provide services remotely. Having a Google Business Profile ensures your business presence is maximized on Google and it makes it easier for

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B2B Stories

New Jersey company moves HQ to Georgia

  Shipping container giant relocates headquarters to Georgia and Coca-Cola makes history with new CEO – Augusta Business Daily Business Update by Mike Petchenik.    

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B2B Stories

Allstate explains higher insurance rates

You’re already paying higher prices for gas, groceries, and just about everything else you buy. But if you’re an Allstate car insurance customer, you’ll soon notice a significant increase in that bill, too. ABD previously reported the company is raising its automobile insurance rates by 25 percent, effective Sept. 12 for new customers and Oct. 16 for current customers. While most insurers are currently raising their rates due to inflation and other factors, 25 percent is a very large increase. We contacted Allstate, which released a statement. “Allstate lowered its

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B2B Stories

New tourism manager blends his Big Apple experience with Aiken’s southern charm

Eric Gordon has been on the job for almost a month and is already excited about coming to work every day for the City of Aiken’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department. He hails from Queens, New York, where his parents introduced him to the sights and sounds of the city, including the art museums, Broadway shows, and the New York Philharmonic. Gordon later formed his own company, Beyond Times Square, because he wanted to show visitors that beyond all the Broadway magic, there was much more to New York. His

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Consumer Stories

Job hunting and baseball featured at SRP Park Tuesday evening

On Tuesday, you can go job hunting while watching a baseball game at SRP Park in North Augusta. The Augusta GreenJackets is hosting the 2022 CSRA Job & Career Fair on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the park. At the same time, the GreenJackets will be playing the Salem Red Sox. Fans who bring their resume to the park box office can buy a $5 general admission (standing room only) ticket that will gain admission to both the game and the Job & Career Fair. “We look forward to hosting this

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Consumer Stories

National Bundt cake company to celebrate 25th birthday with cake giveaway

A large dessert company with two CSRA locations is celebrating its 25th birthday by giving away cakes. Nothing Bundt Cakes, which has stores in Evans and Aiken, will give free confetti-flavored bundlets, and miniature Bundt cakes, to the first 250 customers at all its locations on Thursday, Sept. 1, according to the local franchisee, Susan See. No purchase is required. “We wanted to do something big to celebrate our birthday,” See said. “We love to celebrate anyone’s special occasion, and we want to celebrate ours with everybody.” She and her

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