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Another multi-million-dollar expansion in Aiken County

One of Aiken County’s oldest companies is planning a more than $12 million investment in its facility. AGY manufactures specialty glass fiber. It is expanding the capacity of its low-dielectric (Low Dk) and low-dissipation factor (Low DF) glass fibers. “Their material is used in cell phones, in military applications, pretty much anything in our world. This expansion is related to the growth in AI (artificial intelligence), and so this yarn is used in the manufacturing of the chips used in AI,” Will Williams, President and CEO of Western SC Economic

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Kendrick Deal: What happens to staff?

Stephen Kendrick JR. got a nice 75th Anniversary present heading into the holiday week. Classic Collision, one of the fastest-growing auto body repair and collision companies in the U.S., acquired Kendrick Paint and Body. Kendrick, who purchased ownership in 2008 and ended his tenure as sole owner and CEO, communicated to staff on Thursday morning that the deal was done. The acquisition affects more than 190 employees who operate the nine locations on both sides of the Savannah River. There’s some confusion as to how many employees will be affected

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60-year company makes acquisition for future growth

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Pollock Company acquired a 36-year-old company to add the last piece of their technology offering in the CSRA. Advanced Technology Communications (ATG) was founded in 1989, and its customers will now be part of Pollock Company’s ecosystem of end-to-end technology services. “This acquisition is about more than growth—it’s about investing locally and offering a scope of services and level of convenience that doesn’t currently exist in this market,” said Ed Pollock, CEO of Pollock Company, which is headquartered on 1711 Central Avenue in Augusta with

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Popular restaurant to replace closed one in Martinez

Chicken Fingers Restaurant is preparing to open its second location on 3909 Washington Road in Martinez. It’s in the former Gary’s Hamburgers restaurant. ABD first told you that Gary Gibson made the difficult decision to close his Gary’s Hamburgers restaurant in Martinez after more than a decade. He told ABD he was unable to staff it. Our article is HERE. Chicken Fingers’ other location opened in May 2017 at 4118 Evans to Locks Road in a shopping plaza in Evans, near the Lakeside Schools. Chicken Fingers restaurant most closely resembles

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Bank with 3 branches in the CSRA is sold

Southern Financial Corporation and Southern Bank entered into a definitive agreement to sell their Georgia branches to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union (“Palmetto Citizens”). Palmetto Citizens will acquire the physical locations in Richmond and Burke counties. A little more than $100 million in deposits and loan accounts associated with Southern Bank’s four branches located in Georgia will be transferred upon consummation of the transaction. Southern Bank will continue to operate as an independent community bank. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary

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Zoning for a major development in South Augusta

The rezoning of a portion of a 280-acre tract clears the way for the development of a major warehouse project near the Augusta Regional Airport. If the deal goes through, a 300,000 square foot building will be built on the property. Members of the Augusta Planning Commission approved a request to rezone 100 acres from Agricultural (A) to Heavy Industrial (HI) at 1550 Four H Club Road. Ashley Catterton, development service administrator with Augusta Planning, noted that nearby tracts have already been rezoned from A to Light Industrial (LI). The

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Improvement projects underway at the airport

Motorists heading for Augusta Regional Airport notice the start of new development inside the airport property along the Doug Barnard Parkway fence line. Heavy equipment is being used to prepare for the construction of additional apron space and a new ramp. “You’re seeing a lot of dirt, that’s for sure,” Elizabeth Giles, Senior Construction Project Manager, told ABD. “We are doing the initial excavating and undercutting of dirt, because we do have to drop the elevation to build the new ramp and apron space. And the new ramp and apron

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New business moving into the old Walgreens in Martinez

It may take even longer to navigate Washington Road near the Bobby Jones Expressway in a few weeks. Sewell Demolition confirms to ABD that it is when they’ll begin tearing down the 15,200 square foot Walgreen’s building. An expanding retailer will be building on the property. Columbia County Public Information Officer Cassidy Harris says Parker’s Kitchen is approved for another location here. Walgreen’s closed in February of 2025 after first opening in 2002. Parker’s Kitchen is used to working around less-than-ideal traffic situations in Columbia County. Traveling from Old Evans

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Pet-focused business adds new service to fill need

Paws in Paradise finished a major expansion in 2023 to reach about 200 boarding rooms at its complex on Evans to Locks Road. Now, the boarding facility is reimagining its space to add a wellness center to provide most veterinary services. “We are not a pet hospital, but a boarding facility able to provide services similar to a veterinary office (vaccines, bloodwork, urinalysis, laser therapy, x-rays, ultrasounds, minor surgeries such as dental cleanings, end-of-life care), as well as intermediary services between regular veterinary office and pet hospital (such as triage

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$2 million hotel transformation in Augusta

The former Baymont Inn and Suites on Frontage Road NW is now Garner Hotel Augusta West—part of the IHG brand with 13 hotels in the CSRA. There’s also a powerful connection to Fort Gordon. This Garner hotel is one of two in the CSRA (Aiken) and part of only 20 Garner hotels in the U.S. Garner Augusta is located off Bobby Jones Expressway and I-20, just a few miles from the Fort Gordon exit on the BJE. “From check-in to checkout, every detail’s been rethought with Garner’s warmth and wit,”

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