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ABD Update: Local baker launches dream business in Augusta Mall

Alice Garner’s grand opening was postponed by a few weeks, but seeing a long line of people waiting to try her desserts was no less sweet when she officially opened her business yesterday morning. Garner, a U.S. Army veteran, launched Garner’s Sweet Dreams, LLC in a kiosk on the lower level of the Augusta Mall between Macy’s and Bath and Body Works. She originally planned to celebrate the grand opening on Friday, July 1, but she had technical problems with the business’s breaker box. The business opened at 11 a.m.

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Crowded CSRA restaurant hopes to lease a larger restaurant

A popular downtown Augusta restaurant has outgrown its current location and signed a letter of intent to lease a landmark building on 7th Street and Reynolds in downtown Augusta. ABD’s learned the Brunch House has until September 9th to complete its due diligence on repair costs of the old Town Tavern restaurant building, adjacent to the pink, high-rise condominiums on Reynolds Street near the Savannah River. The last restaurant tenant in the building was Mally’s Bagels and Grits, which closed its downtown Augusta location about 15 years ago. The Town

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Mondays with Rick: Internships benefit both students and businesses

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about how internships benefit students and businesses. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: I know that internships play an important part in education at the College of Business. What is their purpose of them? Rick: We require all of our graduates to have a four-credit internship of at least 120 hours, but typically most students end up working more than

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Plans unveiled to replace 13th Street Bridge, the public has a brief window for comments

Almost as soon as one bridge project over the Savannah River has concluded, another one will begin. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to replace the 13th Street bridge that connects downtown Augusta with downtown North Augusta in the next few years. The public can offer feedback on the project with the GDOT until Aug. 13. The City of Augusta, Augusta Canal Authority, and the City of North Augusta will be taking comments and questions about the project until Aug. 11. The original two-lane bridge was built in 1939 and

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Real Talk Real Estate: Parent tips to help your kids with their credit

As parents, I believe that we are supposed to raise our children to grow up and become contributing members of society. If you ask any of my four wonderful kids, they will attest to that statement being announced to them regularly, usually as a response to the ever-popular statement heard around the world of “that’s not fair.” Life is not fair, the game is rigged and the sooner we let go of the notion that fairness is on our side, the quicker we can move forward. You need to know

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Faith Friday: Faith without work(ing)out is dead

“She’s not new to this, but true to this.” This modern-day catchphrase describes Jamelia “Jay” Moore’s new journey into business ownership perfectly. She’s always been physically active, fit, and fanatical about self-care, as working out became therapeutic. For 13 years, she’s coached recreation, middle and high school basketball, and T-ball. However, becoming a sole proprietor with fitness goals in mind for others, failed the first time. That was then. “I began to post snippets of workouts online and motivational videos and received a positive response from women,” the 42-year-old recalls.

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New management company helps CSRA businesses focus on success

No less an authority than Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban lists salesmanship, creativity, tenacity, and passion at the top of his must-have list of traits to be successful. While most business owners would agree, entrepreneurs and even established small businesses sometimes need professional guidance to cement their success. That’s what Rhodes-Porter Business Development and Management Company offers. Cynthia Rhodes grew up in a military family and has a background in logistics, and project management for construction and real estate. Ralph Porter was a combat Marine with credentials in agribusiness logistics.

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SRP gives teens a dose of financial reality

  Patti McGrath is a Marketing Specialist II at SRP Federal Credit Union. She has worked in marketing for more than 25 years and has five years in the credit union industry. Joining the SRP team has been rewarding for her due to their involvement in the community, especially regarding financial literacy. She wanted to share one of her experiences with you, our readers.   On Wednesday, July 20, about 30 teenagers representing numerous area high schools gathered at SRP Park’s WOW Club for a morning of interactive learning at

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National leaders help grow Augusta firms

For two days, your CSRA company has a chance to morph into the “happiest place on earth” or find the folksy values from “Mayberry.” Bob Iger, former CEO of the Walt Disney Company, and Ron Howard, child actor from The Andy Griffith Show and Academy Award-winning filmmaker, (both pictured above) will headline the 2022 Global Leadership Summit. “We always think (Summit) can’t get any better,” said Robbie King, the Augusta Area Coordinator for the GLS at the satellite host site of True North Church in North Augusta. “This year is

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