CSRA business leader honored by BSA

The Georgia-Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America have selected MAU Workforce Solutions CEO, Randy Hatcher as the 2023 Distinguished Citizen. Hatcher oversees more than 20 MAU locations in nine states from his Augusta headquarters at 501 Greene Street. The award was presented at the annual dinner last week at the Georgia-Carolina Nature and Adventure Center…

ByStaff ReportFebruary 19, 20230Comments

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Evans entrepreneurs overcome obstacles to build successful business

Three years ago, Dan and Michelle Finn opened their business in Evans, but just five weeks later, they were forced to close it, thanks to Covid. The Finns own Sol Himalayan Salt Cave & Spa located at 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd., Suite 201 near the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. They will celebrate the business’s…

ByJosh HeathFebruary 12, 20230Comments

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Downtown restaurant gets honor and expands!

The building may be small and unassuming and a bit off the beaten path, but customers love The Brunch House in downtown Augusta. That love poured out so much that Yelp ranked The Brunch House as one of its 100 Top Restaurants in 2022, including restaurants from across the nation. The Brunch House came at No.…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 29, 20220Comments

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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 HeathNovember 24, 20220Comments

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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

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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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Milton Ruben celebrates 40 years with customer appreciation event

Four decades in business is a milestone and Milton Ruben plans to celebrate it with a lot of goodies for its customers. Milton Ruben, 3514 Washington Road, plans a big 40th-anniversary bash 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, that will have something for everyone in the family. The Bounce2Gamez mobile game truck will be on site for a…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 15, 20220Comments