Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Numbers never lie!

As 2021 quickly comes to a close, now would be a great time to look at some of our local sales statistics. When I get the chance to analyze what is happening in our market, it brings a great excitement and hope for the future here in our community. Truthfully, so much of my profession is merely based around opinion, it is nice to see some real time statistics. First of all, I want to make sure everyone knows my numbers are based on residential sales only and from our

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Cyber

Georgia Cyber Center visionary warns medical community of threats

“It doesn’t matter how big or small your organization is, the cyber threat is real and doesn’t discriminate,” said Heather Roszkowski, the leader of the Cybersecurity and Information System of Augusta University and AU Health, as she addressed a standing room only crowd of about 200 doctors, nurses, practice managers and support staff from the local community on December 14th in Columbia County. Patrick Reynolds (see above) of Cross Link Consulting introduced Roszkowski, the visionary for the Cyber Defense and Enterprise Department housed in Building II of the Georgia Cyber

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Numbers never lie!

As 2021 quickly comes to a close, now would be a great time to look at some of our local sales statistics. When I get the chance to analyze what is happening in our market, it brings a great excitement and hope for the future here in our community. Truthfully, so much of my profession is merely based around opinion, it is nice to see some real time statistics. First of all, I want to make sure everyone knows my numbers are based on residential sales only and from our

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B2B Podcasting

Real Talk Real Estate: Investing

It is a hot real estate market for real estate sellers and real estate investors like Paul Myers of Myers House Buyers. In today’s investor update, Paul talks “flipping” on TV vs. real life, how to find good deals and what to do after you close!

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Consumer Stories

A grieving mom finds the sweet after the sour by redefining the art of baking

This journey for Amber Connor has been bittersweet. She had a great career as a personal trainer, a loving husband/business partner, a young son and another baby on the way. At the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, though, the gym where she worked shut down indefinitely, and she had to shift. She began making and transporting healthy breakfasts and desserts to clients, family and friends who wanted to stay on track with their nutrition goals. It became an unexpected source of income when her regular paycheck stopped. “This business started

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Consumer Stories

Local gym helps members manage neurological symptoms

Josephine Mack was devastated when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she has found regular exercise helps her manage her symptoms. Since 2018, Mack has been a member of Day One Fitness – an 8,000-square-foot gym designed specifically for people diagnosed with either Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease located at 257 Beech Island Avenue in Beech Island. “The first day I came here, I felt so much love,” she says. “They couldn’t have a better class.” Mack, who retired from the Richmond County School System after 42 years as a

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Cyber Security

Georgia Cyber Center visionary warns medical community of threats

“It doesn’t matter how big or small your organization is, the cyber threat is real and doesn’t discriminate,” said Heather Roszkowski, the leader of the Cybersecurity and Information System of Augusta University and AU Health, as she addressed a standing room only crowd of about 200 doctors, nurses, practice managers and support staff from the local community on December 14th in Columbia County. Patrick Reynolds (see above) of Cross Link Consulting introduced Roszkowski, the visionary for the Cyber Defense and Enterprise Department housed in Building II of the Georgia Cyber

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Business Sales

New majority owner of Partridge Inn fuels $10 million renovation

New General Manager ✔ New Majority Owner ✔ New bathrooms ✔ New HD 55” TV’s ✔ New adjacent parking lot ✔ These are just some of the changes happening during the historic Partridge Inn’s $10 million renovation, which started September 15th and will last until before the Masters Golf Tournament. Taconic Capital, a Park Avenue global investment firm in New York City became the new majority owner since purchasing its share in August—just prior to the remodeling of the landmark hotel. Atlanta-based NorthPointe Hospitality Management Company still represents the P.I.

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Consumer Stories

Training program to benefit local construction companies

Ben McGhee (pictured at right) works for a local construction company and has been trying to find a pre apprenticeship program for his employees. McGhee – Plumbing Superintendent for Gold Mech in Augusta, was excited to learn more about the Construction Ready program, which prepares Georgia residents for a variety of skilled construction jobs, such as welding, landscaping, and roofing. He and representatives from other local construction companies attended an Employer Roundtable session at the Augusta Public Defender’s Office on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and says the 20-day intensive training program

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Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Toki (The Original)

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad and the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”.

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