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Monday, May 23, 2022

Downtown pizza business moving down the street

The downtown Mellow Mushroom is moving this summer, but don’t worry – it’s not going to go far. According to Katie Cason, media strategist with M3 Agency in Augusta, owners Shawn and Katy Ledford plan to move their pizza business about a block and across the street, from 1167 Broad St. to 1102 Broad St., the…

ByJosh Heath17 hours ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Faith

Faith Friday: Lights, Camera…Faith and one man’s mission to honor his family, his community, and his God

“I want to see Augusta at its best. Not just vibrant with shops, restaurants, activities and cool vibes, but to see it become the model of unity in diversity.” That’s not usually a quote you might hear from a video editor who specializes in producing videos for a myriad of clients. However, a closer conversation…

ByMonique Williams 4 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Openings

Pop-up coffee cart brings a taste of New Orleans to the CSRA

Thanks to Mallory and Jake Adkison, you can now enjoy a sip of N’awlins right here at home. It’s coffee with a twist, served cold-brewed in a take-home bottle or freshly made with added flavors. The NOLA coffee cart can be found on most weekends at places like Edgefield Market or parked in front of businesses…

ByMitzi Oxford4 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Good Deeds

Local companies develop initiatives to support nonprofits

KAMO Facility Solutions & Supplies is celebrating its 75th anniversary by giving back to the local community. Last year, the company developed its KAMO Gives initiative, but it has supported CSRA non-profit organizations for many years, according to Allie Bentley. Bentley, KAMO’s Marketing Director, said the business, which sells and services janitorial equipment, has partnered with…

ByJosh Heath5 days ago0Comments

Consumer Stories Restaurants/Food

Business Lunch Review: Fat Man’s 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 Hennings5 days ago0Comments

Awards Consumer Stories Good Deeds

Employees earn a prestigious award for Queensborough

Most companies think of themselves as great places to work, but Queensborough National Bank & Trust has actual proof of it. The bank recently earned the Great Place to Work Certification, an award based on employee feedback. “We are thrilled to receive this designation and hope it will help us recruit and retain talent in today’s…

ByGary KauffmanMay 18, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Retail Top Story

Unexpected catastrophe temporarily closes pet business

STORY UPDATE: Cinna, the dog missing after the car crash was found last night. Cinna will be going to a local animal hospital to be checked out in the morning. As a business owner, you anticipate normal wear and tear to your property. But there was no way the owners of Woof Gang Bakery &…

ByJosh HeathMay 18, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Openings Restaurants/Food

New seafood restaurant opens in Augusta

To celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Rockin’ Crab Seafood & Bar offered a 50 percent discount on all food and alcohol. So many people showed up that day, that the line extended into the parking lot, according to General Manager, Maranda Stokes. The new restaurant is located in front of Kroger and next to Chicken…

ByJosh HeathMay 18, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Openings Restaurants/Food

McAlister’s Deli opens new Augusta location

Covid was particularly hard on the restaurant industry. To stay afloat, many were forced to innovate, and that was certainly the case with McAlister’s Deli, according to Kristen Stancill. Stancill, Vice President of DMAC, LLC, the local franchisee, was in Augusta Friday for the grand opening of a new McAlister’s location at 3602 Exchange Lane off…

ByJosh HeathMay 17, 20220Comments

Consumer Stories Openings Restaurants/Food

Restaurateurs launch new Mexican restaurant concept in Evans

For many years, Abimael Lagunes dreamed of opening his own restaurant that serves authentic Mexican dishes. Last month, that dream came true when he and his business partner, Roller Velasquez, launched Senor Mezcal Mexican Kitchen & Cantina. Located at 4534 Washington Road, Suite 9 about a block past the Evans Walmart, Senor Mezcal offers a variety…

ByJosh HeathMay 17, 20220Comments