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Simon Says: Inflation slightly higher in South, more to come

The rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index fell in April to leave the headline national inflation rate at 8.3 percent, but the inflation rate for the South was higher than the national rate at 8.8 percent. The main reason why the rate of inflation fell was a decline in gasoline prices of 6.1 percent in April. However, gas prices have been rising again in May and so the inflation rate is likely to increase again. Of growing concern for inflation is food prices, especially wheat. The war in

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor May 25, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Flooding temporarily closes downtown coffee shop

Water is essential for coffee but too much of a good thing has temporarily shut down Ubora Coffee Roasters. The coffee shop, located at 1128 Jones St., is a popular spot for business people to work and hold meetings. According to a representative of the company, a pipe inside the business ruptured over the weekend and poured water into the store for about two hours before someone could shut it off. Ubora is closed for the time being as crews work to clean up the damage. Fans will be running

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Gary Kauffman May 25, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local restaurant remains closed after extensive fire damage

If you’re craving a burrito bowl from Diablo’s Southwest Grill, you can visit any CSRA location – except the original one at 3668 Wheeler Road, Suite 4 in Augusta. That restaurant has been closed since last month due to a kitchen fire. Rob Ashe, President of AdMax Advertising, which handles Diablo’s advertising, said it will probably remain closed for several months. “I haven’t been inside it, but it must be extensive damage,” Ashe said. “It will be closed longer than we would like.” This isn’t the first time its owners

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Josh Heath May 25, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Couple to launch dessert business in Grovetown

Steven and Kim Studdard knew people were driving from Grovetown and Harlem to Evans to buy frozen desserts at Vampire Penguin, so they decided to launch their own. The couple hopes to open their franchise located at 419 Lewiston Road, Suite 2 in Grovetown later this week. Steven said they’re just waiting for their business license. Kim got the idea from her friend, who owns the Evans franchise location. “All this was her idea,” he said. “My wife really fell in love with the idea of opening a Vampire Penguin.”

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Josh Heath May 25, 2022 No Comments
Heather Waddell

Free Access: Individuality is key to helping developmentally challenged

The world of human services changes constantly because we are supporting individuals whose needs change quite fluidly. We have seen many changes over the years, but Tri-Development Center has maintained a constant vision which has led us to develop many community group homes and day programs to help meet not only the needs of our individuals but the services they asked for and were seeking. We strive to ensure that individuals’ strengths and abilities are recognized and developed. People with disabilities are vital and integral members of our community. They

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Heather Waddell May 24, 2022 No Comments
Michelle Grant

Michelle Grant advocates the health benefits of salt

Name: Michelle Grant Company/Title: Owner/Operator, Sól Himalayan Salt Cave and Spa Years Served: Almost 2.5 years Website: http://www.solcaveandspa.com Phone: 706-364-7958 Michelle Grant is salty. About everything, And with good reason. You see, salt drastically improved her quality of life in many ways, and she wants others to benefit from what she says is its healing properties. That’s why she opened Sól Himalayan Salt Cave and Spa in February 2020, just five weeks ahead of the massive economic shutdown of the global pandemic. “We are the first and only salt cave

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Monique Williams May 24, 2022 No Comments
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The best place to live in Georgia is here in the CSRA, according to a major magazine

The CSRA is experiencing explosive population growth, and that influx of people provides more opportunities for entrepreneurs to launch new businesses, such as restaurants, convenience stores, and retail shops. This trend isn’t expected to change anytime soon, thanks to a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine has ranked Augusta the No. 1 city in Georgia on its annual Best Places to Live & Retire lists. Rankings are based on public surveys and data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, and U.S.

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Josh Heath May 24, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Chamber and Augusta Magazine select annual Top 10 list

Growing up in Augusta, Charles Jimenez thought there were few opportunities to succeed in this city. Jimenez, now Senior Mortgage Advisor and branch manager of New American Funding, is one of 10 young professionals selected by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Magazine for their 2022 list of the Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. “I just wasn’t exposed to professional success,” he said. “Being selected to receive this recognition validates the journey I have taken to get to this point.” Since 2009, the Chamber and

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Josh Heath May 24, 2022 No Comments
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Local marketing executives discuss branding at Chamber event

David Ray serves as co-owner and General Manager of Cyber City Circuits, Augusta’s largest electronics manufacturer. But Ray admits he still has more to learn about branding. That’s why he attended the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday Business Builder event on Thursday, May 19. Kate Sanders and Cynthia South with the Alison South Marketing Group presented strategies for building a strong brand and effectively conveying it to potential customers. “Your brand is your identity and how people interact with your company,” Ray said. Sanders, Alison South’s Chief Operating

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Josh Heath May 24, 2022 No Comments
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