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SafeHomes Faces Government Funding Cuts, Needs More Local Business Help

A significant decrease in federal funding could force SafeHomes of Augusta to eliminate programs and services for domestic violence victims, unless the local business community steps in to make up the difference. Aimee Hall, the organization’s Executive Director, said all state nonprofit victim services providers will endure 37 percent cuts in federal funding in October. For SafeHomes, that will mean a $173,000 decrease in funding. In the CSRA, the cuts will also affect Child Enrichment, Inc. and Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services. “It’s important for the community to know

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Josh Heath February 15, 2022 No Comments
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Pediatric urgent care clinic to replace longtime furniture business

After more than 20 years in business, The Wicker Barn officially closed its doors on Friday, Dec. 31. But the building will soon be repurposed for a pediatric urgent care business. Wicker Barn, which was located at 3910 Washington Road in Martinez, sold a variety of indoor and outdoor wicker furniture. Glen Martin managed The Wicker Barn for many years. “We had a great customer base, and we just had a great time,” said Martin. Though the store is closed, he’s still working in The Wicker Barn warehouse selling the

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Josh Heath February 15, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Ads That Go Bump in the Night

  Don MacNeil is the former Marketing Director of Windsor Jewelers and long-time on-air radio professional.   Is it just me, or… Ads That Go Bump in the Night When our small businesses are on the line, we think nothing of employing any device necessary to ensure survival, including but not limited to, frightening people into doing business with us. Most of the time we do it without a second thought, but my intention, should you choose to go this route, is to arm you with an understanding of what

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Don MacNeil February 15, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Be My Valentine: Mother-daughter team operates a laboratory of confection

Angela Foreman’s background as a chemist at the Savannah River Site might seem odd for someone who owns a sweet shop. Actually, it’s a marriage made in baking heaven. She and her daughter Hayley, who also has a background in chemistry, operate The Sugar Lab in Aiken. They opened their shop three years ago. Images of scientists, beakers, and test tubes would be a little far-fetched but there is no denying the science of baking. “I spent six months experimenting to develop the recipe for our decorated sugar cookies,” Angela

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Mitzi Oxford February 14, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Bank donates $25,000 to local hunger relief nonprofit

Between COVID-19 and rising food prices, the demand for Golden Harvest Food Bank’s services has skyrocketed. Bank of America has donated $25,000 to Golden Harvest, which will cover the cost of more than 75,000 meals (like these pictured above) to feed hungry families throughout Augusta’s River Region. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the bank has donated a total of $131,000 to the nonprofit. “As the pandemic continues to impact Augusta, food banks and hunger relief organizations are experiencing increased demand and higher costs to meet the needs of

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Josh Heath February 14, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Good Deeds: Companies helping girls for prom

Your company can help make the 2022 Prom a special day for CSRA teen girls. In today’s video minute, ABD Publisher Neil Gordon shares which companies are helping out on “Cinderella Day” and how your company can make a difference.

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Neil Gordon February 14, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New Diablo’s location opens in South Augusta

In Augusta’s River Region, you don’t have to drive far to find a Diablo’s Southwest Grill. Diablo’s opened a new location at 3597 Peach Orchard Road on the corner of Tobacco Road, near Sparkle Express Car Wash, on Monday, Feb. 7 (see photo above story). Other locations include Mullins Colony Drive in Evans, Wheeler Road in Augusta and Gateway Boulevard in Grovetown. The restaurant serves a variety of southwestern fare, such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salads. Diablo’s gives customers their choice of meat, rice, beans and toppings. “This makes

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Josh Heath February 14, 2022 No Comments
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