Consumer Stories

Downtown pizza business moving down the street

The downtown Mellow Mushroom is moving this summer, but don’t worry – it’s not going to go far. According to Katie Cason, media strategist with M3 Agency in Augusta, owners Shawn and Katy Ledford plan to move their pizza business about a block and across the street, from 1167 Broad St. to 1102 Broad St., the former home of 1102 Downtown Bar & Grill. Cason said the estimated time frame is mid-June, but the official grand opening date will be announced soon. Mellow Mushroom serves a variety of menu options,

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Body shop owners purchase second car business next door

When cars come to Rick’s Paint & Body Shop and need major mechanical work, Tyler Smith used to send them to other repair shops. But he now sends them to his second business right next door: Trucks & Moore Service & Accessory Center. Smith and his wife, Katie, owners of Rick’s located at 251 Bobby Jones Expressway, bought the other business at 245 Bobby Jones Expressway when Larry Moore, the previous owner, retired. Moore offered to sell them the business, and they decided to buy it because of its location

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Consumer Stories

Faith Friday: Lights, Camera…Faith and one man’s mission to honor his family, his community, and his God

“I want to see Augusta at its best.  Not just vibrant with shops, restaurants, activities and cool vibes, but to see it become the model of unity in diversity.” That’s not usually a quote you might hear from a video editor who specializes in producing videos for a myriad of clients.  However, a closer conversation with Phillip Stanley, owner of Brightworx Media, and you can understand where his heart is through his work: people. “I produce all sorts of videos for all sorts of clients,” said the 33-year-old native Augustan.

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Office Support

Free Access: Event planning is a special project

With fears of Covid lessening, our CSRA business community is out and about networking again. Companies are planning their own events— but with fewer hands on deck, due to the labor shortage. You might be wondering if outsourcing some of your events is for you.  Here are three advantages to outsourcing your next event and some photos of recent successes. *It’s important to have certified Project Managers. RPS has them and is prepared for every eventuality. We know what questions to ask, what is needed when, and how long it

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Consumer Stories

Pop-up coffee cart brings a taste of New Orleans to the CSRA

Thanks to Mallory and Jake Adkison, you can now enjoy a sip of N’awlins right here at home. It’s coffee with a twist, served cold-brewed in a take-home bottle or freshly made with added flavors. The NOLA coffee cart can be found on most weekends at places like Edgefield Market or parked in front of businesses in and around the CSRA. You may have sampled iced coffee, but cold brew is different. It’s brewed for 24 hours, without dilution. “If you try our bottled coffee, you can take it home

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: What it means to work with an agent

Can I fire my agent? This is a popular question the public finds perplexing. Do you have an out once you have signed a contract with a broker to buy or sell a home? Before I answer that question, let me do a quick explanation of what it means to be a realtor. If you are working with a true realtor who is a member of the National Association of Realtors or NAR for short, your agent is held to very strict ethical standards. NAR’s website states that the code

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B2B Stories

Business leaders advised how to navigate social media landmines

According to Debbie Reeves, people don’t always use common sense, courtesy, and kindness when posting on their social media accounts. Reeves, Account Executive with Lamar Advertising Company, said it’s especially important for sales professionals to avoid posting derogatory content about people or businesses because clients read that content. “Even if your remarks are personal opinions and protected by the law, our words have consequences,” she said. “Just because you can say something, doesn’t mean you should.” Reeves was one of more than 100 local business professionals who attended the May

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B2B Stories

Economy bouncing back from pandemic swoon but not all businesses affected equally

Despite inflation and supply chain issues, the economy is showing signs of bouncing back to normal from the two-year malaise of the pandemic. According to the most recent Advance Estimates of U.S. Retail and Food Services issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, retail and food services sales increased by 0.9 percent in April from March, but were up 8.2 percent over April 2021. The biggest gains came in the areas most affected by lockdowns and the general wariness caused by covid. The generic retail stores’ category grew 4 percent

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Consumer Stories

Local companies develop initiatives to support nonprofits

KAMO Facility Solutions & Supplies is celebrating its 75th anniversary by giving back to the local community. Last year, the company developed its KAMO Gives initiative, but it has supported CSRA non-profit organizations for many years, according to Allie Bentley. Bentley, KAMO’s Marketing Director, said the business, which sells and services janitorial equipment, has partnered with many organizations, such as the United Way of the CSRA and Paceline, a nonprofit that hosts an annual bike ride to raise funds for Augusta University’s Georgia Cancer Center. In 2021, KAMO’s staff participated

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Heather Waddell

Free Access: Tri-Development Center receives funding from the local community

The Tri-Development Center is a community-based service that cares for and helps people with intellectual development disabilities integrate into society. In part 3 of an interview, Executive Director, Heather Waddell tells Neil Gordon how businesses and others in the community have been generous in supporting the center.

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