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Local gourmet nut entrepreneurs celebrate 10 years in business

If you’re looking for corporate gifts for your clients this holiday season, Brian and Kam Kyzer probably have just the items you need. The Kyzers own Watanut, a gourmet nut business, located at 3309 Washington Road in Augusta, and a second store in Amelia Island, Fla. Brian Kyzer said the business, which sells nut mixes, Georgia…

ByStory and photos by Josh Heath4 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Restaurants/Food

Local baker makes Greek desserts layered with love

Making baklava is a time-consuming process that involves buttering 60 layers of filo dough, but Thalia O’Gorman loves baking the Greek dessert. O’Gorman owns Thalia’s Baklava, which recently began leasing space in OPP Kitchen located at 359 Furys Ferry Road in Martinez. She sells seven flavors of the dessert, including traditional, chocolate, blueberry, and espresso. “It’s like…

ByStory and photos by Josh Heath4 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Good Deeds

Local race to fund cancer research looking for business sponsors

While many kids spend much of their free time playing video games, a local 9-year-old is raising funds for cancer research, thanks to help from local businesses. Last year, Asher Fairey, a third grader at Lewiston Elementary School in Evans, organized the Little Hearts for Cures 5K & Fun Run, which raised about $5,000 for Curing…

ByJosh Heath5 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Good Deeds

Local charity supports U.S. troops stationed overseas

Burt Sappenfield has never served in the military, but every year, he helps to warm the hands and hearts of U.S. servicemembers all over the world. In 2009, Sappenfield, owner of Majestic Floor Care, established the Operation Handwarmer initiative, which has collected more than 150,000 items, including not only hand warmers but also toothpaste, nuts, protein…

ByJosh HeathNovember 21, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Residential Real Estate Retail Top Story

Meybohm celebrates grand opening of new development division location

A major division of a local real estate company now has a new home. Meybohm Real Estate’s development division, known as CSRA Development, has relocated to a new building at 247 Camilla Ave. in Martinez. The company celebrated its grand opening, Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. For the last…

ByJosh HeathNovember 21, 20220Comments

Awards/Celebrations Consumer Stories

Local counseling center wins phone makeover contest

Counselors help people find peace of mind and encouragement in the worst times of their lives. A local counseling center will soon contact its clients using a nearly $7,000 phone system, thanks to a CSRA technology company. Still Waters Professional Counseling Services in Martinez won the 2022 IntelliSystems Extreme Phone Makeover Contest, which required businesses to…

ByJosh HeathNovember 20, 20220Comments

Awards/Celebrations Consumer Stories

Doctors Hospital Awarded “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is one of the safest in the Augusta area, according to Leapfrog Group. Doctors received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Doctors Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 17, 20220Comments

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Faith Friday: Sending gifts from Augusta businesses with help from above

Randall and Janice Williams truly believe the part of scripture in James 1:17 that says, “Every good and perfect gift comes from above….” They prove it daily through their shared labor of love, Augusta Gift Baskets, a home-based e-commerce business founded in January 2021. He’s a former restaurateur. She’s a retired nurse. They not only blended…

ByMonique WilliamsNovember 17, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Openings

Custom golf cart business opens in Evans

A new business in Evans gives customers the opportunity to build a custom golf cart or give their old cart a makeover. Kart King, 4158 Washington Road, Suite 11, celebrated its grand opening yesterday. Until now, the company has provided retail sales and service at 1697 Broad St. in Augusta’s King Mill Park, but the retail…

ByStory and photos by Josh HeathNovember 16, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Restaurants/Food

Business Lunch Review: Augusta Regional Airport Café

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 tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the…

ByWes HenningsNovember 16, 20221Comment