Local restaurateur says government leaders forcing closure of profitable restaurant

Gary Gibson says the combination of a planned retirement by a Gary’s Hamburgers store manager and what he calls the never-ending federal unemployment subsidies and stimulus checks has forced his hand. Gary’s Hamburgers was forced to limit hours from 6AM-3PM over the summer to combat an employee shortage. Saturday, the ten year-old restaurant is permanently closing. “We…

ByNeil GordonSeptember 10, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings Leisure Biz Restaurants

Employee shortage forces closure of one Gary’s location

Gary’s Hamburgers was forced to limit hours from 6AM-3PM over the summer to combat an employee shortage. Saturday, the ten year-old restaurant is permanently closing. Saturday is the last day to enjoy a fresh biscuit with meat or handmade 1\3rd or 2\3rd pound angus beef hamburger at one of Gary’s better performing locations on Wheeler Road,…

ByNeil GordonSeptember 9, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings Openings

Medical Spa replacing Evans boutique that closed

The new owners of a medical spa are hoping business will be better for them than a trendy boutique in the Market at Riverwood at 3118 William Few Parkway. Crystal Reynolds will be building out the 1200 foot space vacated by the owners of the Shelvie Jean’s boutique (see above photo), which sold women’s clothing and…

ByNeil GordonAugust 13, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings Leisure Biz Restaurants

Wild Wing Café corporate looking at other options for CSRA restaurants

The outgoing franchisee of the Augusta and Grovetown locations will NOT be selling their buildings to the corporate office-- leaving the Wild Wing Cafe CEO looking at options in at least the Augusta market, with the possibility of Grovetown re-opening sometime later. “We’re negotiating a ground lease to build a new restaurant or we may take…

ByNeil GordonJuly 29, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Biz Sectors Closings Retail

Long-time Augusta Cadillac dealership to close this week

ABD has learned Johnson Motor Company of Georgia – located at 1122 Walton Way in downtown Augusta – will close its doors this week after nearly 86 years in the automotive sales and service business. (Pictured above) ABD spotted just one new car and a handful of pre-owned vehicles on the lot that was full of…

ByJosh HeathJuly 28, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings

Local spa and salon suddenly closes

Aqua Salon and Spa leased the far right end cap unit of this Davis Road plaza from 2020 until May 2021. (photo by Melissa Gordon) The owner of Aqua Salon and Spa at 138 Davis Road, Suite H took a personal leave of absence in April and left her business in the hands of her…

ByNeil GordonJuly 15, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings

Bruster’s ice cream store is out and KFC is in

The news today from Bruster’s Ice Cream store in Evans hit customer Patricia Newsome Price… well… like a Chocolate Mudslide of ice cream with chunks of toppings. She may take the owner up on his offer of a free scoop to enjoy one last cone at her favorite spot. She and hundreds of other Facebook…

ByNeil GordonJuly 15, 20210Comments

Biz Deals Closings

86 year-old Augusta car dealership set to close in near future

Johnson Cadillac has been a fixture in downtown Augusta since 1936 first on Telfair Street and then on Walton Way. (photo courtesy Mapquest) It’s been quite a ride for the Johnson family in downtown Augusta since 1936. Soon, it’s coming to an end at their Cadillac dealership at 1122 Walton Way. Up to 20 employees…

ByNeil GordonJuly 15, 20210Comments

Socials