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New chicken concept delayed until mid-August

Slim Chickens serves up a variety of familiar and unique chicken dishes. Slim Chickens originally hoped to open in May and now the launch has been moved to mid-August, while the operating partner continues to seek the best talent in the market to help run the restaurant. Jim Bennett, who is the principal of Peachtree Development and the franchisee of Slim Chickens tells ABD he feels the job market is getting better— thanks to decisions like Wednesdays by Georgia Governor Kemp to end federal pandemic unemployment benefits as of June

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Neil Gordon June 11, 2021 No Comments
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Aiken County native spends $1.5 million to construct mixed-use development on site of former slave plantation

The main house on the Lamar Plantation was built in 1850. The property later became Haskell’s Dairy. (Photo courtesy of Turner Development, LLC) Tracey Turner, an African American businessman, has big plans for a historic site in North Augusta that may change the course of black history in the CSRA and in South Carolina. Turner – owner of the Washington, D.C.-based Turner Development, LLC and a native of Aiken County – plans to build a 419-unit mixed-use development like the Hammond’s Ferry neighborhood in North Augusta on a 185-acre lot

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Josh Heath June 7, 2021 No Comments
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Local financial advisor/investor says understand the risks in cryptocurrencies

There are many types of cryptocurrencies available, and the most popular are Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Dogecoin. (Photo taken from the MarketWatch website) Kurt Mueller understands the risks associated with investing in cryptocurrency as both a financial planner and individual investor. Mueller, a wealth management advisor for Apollon Wealth Management in Augusta, says you must do your research before choosing any type of investment, whether it be gold, real estate, oil, or stocks. Unlike stocks, “There really isn’t any insider information,” he explains. “It’s speculative, high-risk, and volatile,” so it’s certainly

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Josh Heath June 3, 2021 No Comments
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Local medical group helps business leaders get to the heart of the matter

The Augusta University Health Imaging Center performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, including calcium scoring testing for heart disease. The center is located at 3722 Wheeler Road. (Photo courtesy of AU Health Imaging Center) Jim is lucky to be alive today, but he credits a simple test with saving his life. Unlike many heart disease patients, Jim, a semi-retired attorney who asked us not to use his last name, was a gym rat who worked out with a personal trainer twice a day and had an impeccable diet. But due

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Josh Heath June 2, 2021 No Comments
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Longtime hospital employee starts boutique for colleagues and working women

“Doctor in Me offers a variety of colorful and traditional scrubs in different sizes. (Photo from The Doctor In Me Facebook) Shalimar Anderson is taking what she’s seen and worn in the Operating Room and at home—and offering it up to other hard-working females. Anderson opened “The Doctor In Me” in the high traffic shopping center on 280 South Belair Road next to the Neighborhood Wal-Mart. “I wanted to open the store because I wanted to provide a “one-stop-shop” for the working woman who wears scrubs on a daily basis,”

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Neil Gordon June 1, 2021 No Comments
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Lunch Restaurant Review: Your Pie is good food but not the best for biz

Planning a business lunch? Wondering where to take your client? Our ABD Business Lunch Restaurant Reviews offer honest insights on where you should and should not go for lunch. Reviews are based on our 5-star rating system, with one being poor and five being excellent. Bon Appétit! Your Pie Food Quality: 5 Service: 5 Business: Meeting 3 Value: 4 Average Score: 4.25 of 5 When I first heard the concept of Your Pie, I thought it was genius. I tried it in Athens and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you haven’t been, think Subway

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Wes Hennings May 31, 2021 No Comments
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Don’t sweat the small stuff. Nobody’s shooting at you.

Editor’s Note: If you are one of the many in the CSRA who say “Happy Memorial Day”, just know I don’t mean to offend you with what I say or the content I am providing for you on this special day. Yes, as families we often grill out, go to the lake, swim, and have fun. It usually does end up as a happy day. When you say “Happy Memorial Day”, please know there are so many in our area who have an AWFUL day. Their loved ones were fallen

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Guest Columnist May 31, 2021 No Comments
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Local Hospice partners with businesses to provide dying wishes

Affinis Hospice has set up a number of fishing trips for dying patients and their families. (Photo by Affinis Hospice) Most people have heard of the Make a Wish Foundation that grants wishes for critically ill children but few have heard about a local hospice that grants wishes for their patients. Affinis Hospice located in Augusta has developed its own “Wishes” program for their dying patients. Recently a patient expressed the desire to go saltwater fishing with his family as his final wish. Jessica Hanson, volunteer coordinator for Affinis Hospice

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Staff May 28, 2021 No Comments
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CSRA Cybersecurity expert talks ransomware protection at ABD Expo

Patrick Reynolds, founder of Cross Link Consulting tackled the Colonial Pipeline Gas crisis at the ABD Expo. He painted a serious issue and then on video shared some suggestions after getting a few questions from the audience. “I am not surprised, it is predictable, and it will only increase in the weeks, months, and years ahead. The reality is that in countries such as Russia, there are literally entire cities the size of Augusta and larger that have over 50% of their GDP is comprised of illegal hacking and ransomware

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Neil Gordon May 28, 2021 No Comments
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CSRA Cybersecurity expert talks ransomware protection at ABD Expo

Patrick Reynolds, founder of Cross Link Consulting tackled the Colonial Pipeline Gas crisis at the ABD Expo. He painted a serious issue and then on video shared some suggestions after getting a few questions from the audience. “I am not surprised, it is predictable, and it will only increase in the weeks, months, and years ahead. The reality is that in countries such as Russia, there are literally entire cities the size of Augusta and larger that have over 50% of their GDP is comprised of illegal hacking and ransomware

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Neil Gordon May 28, 2021 No Comments
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