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FREE mixed martial arts time before new facility is ready

As a 43-year-old mixed martial arts company plans expansion to North Augusta, it is offering free workouts at an existing location for new members of the nearly completed center. Seigler’s Karate is offering free workouts at its Evans location while construction continues until opening in January in North Augusta. It is family-run, featuring different generations of the Seigler clan. Seigler’s offers classes in six different categories, from Lil’ Dragons to Jiu Jitsu. Seigler’s is moving into a busy shopping center on 404 E. Martintown Road, Suite 2. Jordan Trotter Commercial

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Neil Gordon November 21, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

The urgent need to protect healthcare in rural Georgia

Wellstar’s future Columbia County Hospital in Grovetown is likely to provide more medical care than for just people in the Metro Augusta area. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is looking for ways to protect existing healthcare facilities in rural Georgia, while also encouraging new options. One of those options will be the access to healthcare available at Wellstar Columbia County Hospital near Grovetown. The chamber event’s panel discussion that focused on healthcare was part of the Rural Prosperity Summit. The event brought together hundreds of Georgia business, political, and community

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 20, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Former fast-food site up for sale again

The Freddie’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee in Augusta and North Augusta is not building a third unit in the CSRA—after all. The GVL hospitality group that owns Freddie’s, just off Washington Road in West Augusta and on Martintown Road in North Augusta, was going to build on the site of the former Zaxby’s on 1725 Whiskey Road in Aiken. The 3650 square foot building sits on about a half-acre and attracts about 22,000 cars that pass by the property each day. It’s been re-listed for $1.45 million. It’s near

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Neil Gordon November 20, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Thanksgiving Highlights Businesses’ Yearlong Need for Gratitude

Publisher’s Note: We are a week away from Turkey Day! It’s a good time to be thankful for those who help us succeed in the CSRA, like customers, co-workers, employees, vendors, and the community. Dr. Rick Franza breaks down each group and how to show gratitude to those folks who help you! While for many, giving thanks has a religious and spiritual component, there are personal benefits to being grateful for all individuals, whether their thanks are directed at God or not. Therefore, being thankful, while highlighted this time of

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College of Business Professor November 20, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

How to juggle 4 balls in the air without dropping one

When Samantha (Sam) Corujo needs quiet time, she’ll relax on the balcony of Summer House Realty, overlooking Augusta National. It’s a welcome retreat from her traditional real estate office downstairs and three other businesses she’s built. So, how does she juggle all four companies? For the highly energetic entrepreneur, it’s a combination of discipline, exercise, micro-bursting, and creating think time. ” I get up, I go to the gym early, and then I come home, and there’s that little sacred two-hour window of time where I can handle all my

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Neil Gordon November 18, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Uncle Sam’s Delay & Cousin Simon’s Breakfast!

The US government has opened back up, but at the time of writing, we do not know when much of the backlog of economic data will be released. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is responsible for the national inflation and employment situation, had collected employment data for September before the shutdown and announced late Friday that this information will be released on Thursday. It has already published inflation data for September. The White House announced last week that it is unlikely we will get employment and inflation data

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor November 18, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

A glimpse inside the area’s newest hospital

Elected officials and business leaders had a peek inside the hospital under construction in Columbia County. The facility is at exit 190 off Interstate 20. Officials with Wellstar MCG Health organized a Friday morning walk of the 85% completed building on Gateway Boulevard, near the Gateway to Grovetown. “It’s amazing that I’m standing here at this moment in Columbia County’s history,” said David Jameson, interim President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. “It feels good. If I’m excited, every citizen in Columbia County should be just overwhelmed

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 18, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local developer comments on fees tacked onto new commercial buildings and homes

On Nov. 1st, newly approved impact fees took effect in North Augusta. It means that in the future, new developments are subject to fees from $2,315 for residential customers with the smallest meter and up to $90,000 for a new commercial building. Funds raised will go toward parks and recreation, sanitation, and water. A developer of “The Hive” was candid with business leaders at a recent North Augusta Chamber event. Lauren McCarthy, Division Vice President for Stanley Homes, provided the renderings. She told ABD that the new fees will influence

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 17, 2025 No Comments
Closings

BizBits

In today’s Biz Bits, ABD looks into a restaurant closing in Evans, a snack shop opening in downtown Augusta, and DoorDash helping out the hungry. Ruby Tuesday is now closed permanently in Mullins Crossing in Evans. Two North Augusta locations remain open for the casual restaurant. With 1600 reviews, Ruby Tuesday had a 4.0 rating out of 5, but many customers on Facebook wrote how the service, cleanliness, and food quality had gone down.   Pop’n Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts is celebrating its grand opening and celebration tomorrow afternoon,

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Neil Gordon November 17, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

3 food service updates in Columbia County

The 1.75-acre former Walgreens property at Bobby Jones is in the midst of a facelift, and the general contractor is updating ABD readers on the specifics of the future Parker’s Kitchen. Clifton Construction is on board as the General Contractor on the project. Demolishment of the original 15,200 square foot building is complete, as the parking lot is getting cleared. Parkers Kitchens are typically built in the 5000-7000 square foot range, and this one is expected to be on the small side. Rob Clifton of Clifton Construction said the footprint

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Article and Photos by Neil Gordon November 14, 2025 No Comments
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