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Jersey Mike’s ends Month of Giving with record-breaking total

The numbers are in and Jersey Mike’s sandwich locations across the U.S. surpassed their fundraising goal, raising $21 million for local charities. Here in the CSRA, Eric Clark owns eight of the sandwich shops which raised money for the Burn Foundation of America, based at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital. During the 13th Annual Month of Giving in March, Clark’s Jersey Mike’s locations raised $59,265. “My sister was a nurse at the Burn Center. So, when this came up with Jersey Mike’s, I already knew which

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 10, 2023 No Comments
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New York natives to open CSRA bagel shop and delicatessen

When Joseph and Yvette Gallachi moved to Aiken in December, they discovered there were no eateries in that area that served New York-style bagels, so the experienced entrepreneurs decided to open one of their own. The Gallachis, natives of upstate New York, will soon launch Straight Outta Brooklyn Bagel & Delicatessen located at 106 Park Ave. Southwest. “We’re hoping to open on April 19,” Joseph said. “I’ve always wanted to have a bagel business.” They came up with the name because their bagels are par-baked, which means partially baked in

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Josh Heath April 10, 2023 No Comments
ABD Extra

The Buzz on The Bee’s Knees

The Finem Group at Meybohm Commercial announced in a press release on March 30, that The Bee’s Knees space is now up for lease. In November of last year, the popular hub in Downtown Augusta announced that it would permanently close its doors. According to Meybohm Commercial, the space is an ideal layout for a restaurant, coffee shop, or bar, consisting of two serving areas with both a kitchen and a wet bar. The space is considered to be in great condition, requiring minimal buildout by a future leaseholder. Meybohm

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Rakiyah Lenon and Neil Gordon April 10, 2023 No Comments
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Local job fair is a home run

A career and job fair at SRP Park sponsored by ADP is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12. More than 16 CSRA businesses will be set up from 6-8 pm. Candidates who bring a resume can get a discounted $5 ticket to the game. Businesses will be interviewing candidates for jobs and showcasing the career opportunities available. Among the sponsors and participating businesses are Augusta University, Cintas, EZGO, SRP, Bridgestone, and Jani King. The game will feature the GreenJackets vs the Down East Wood Ducks. It’s a night of baseball and

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Staff Report April 9, 2023 No Comments
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New Filipino food delivery business takes off

When Denise Jane Racho moved from Virginia to Augusta in 2005, there were no restaurants that served the kinds of foods she grew up cooking and eating in the Philippines. Early last month, Racho launched Mama Jane’s Plates, a home-based business that prepares, serves, and delivers homemade Filipino dishes, such as chicken adobo, lumpia (fried spring rolls), and Pansit (a noodle dish). She delivers these dishes to customers and businesses throughout the CSRA, and many of her orders have come from Grovetown and Evans, where a large population of military

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Josh Heath April 9, 2023 1 Comment
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CSRA school districts receive major donations from SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union was recently part of the local Board of Education meetings to present checks for money donated to each district as part of the High School Affinity School Debit Card Program last year. The Aiken County Public School district in Aiken, SC was awarded a check totaling $204,966.45, with nine schools participating in the program. The Columbia County School System in Evans, GA was also presented a check in the amount of $38,097.70, with five participating schools. The Affinity School Debit Card Program began in 2018 to

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Staff Report April 9, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local business owners hit hole-in-one with tournament-themed gifts

In March, Randall and Julie Williams had their most profitable month ever, thanks to their collection of tournament-themed products. The couple owns Augusta Gift Baskets, which sells custom gift baskets and boxes for various occasions, including births, birthdays, and real estate closings. “We feature locally produced items in every one of our baskets and boxes,” Randall said. “That’s something people really like.” These items are supplied by many CSRA businesses, including Watanut, Ubora Coffee Roasters, and La Bonbonniere. The Augusta Gift Baskets tournament collection offers customizable baskets and boxes that

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Josh Heath April 5, 2023 No Comments
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Local foundation to host golf tournament for worthy cause

In 2017, Drew Passmore was a senior at Augusta Christian Schools when he died from injuries sustained in a car accident. Since 2018, with help from local businesses, a foundation Drew’s family established in his name provides financial assistance to CSRA high school seniors. His father, Andy Passmore said the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation has provided about 25 awards that have been used for various purposes, including college scholarships, youth trips, and sports camps. “A lot of people just don’t know about us,” said Passmore, vice president of mortgage lending

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Josh Heath April 5, 2023 No Comments
Restaurants/Food

Business Lunch Review: Rae’s Coastal 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 the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”.

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Wes Hennings April 5, 2023 No Comments
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Augusta takes center stage as thousands of fans arrive for the 87th Masters

The official start of the Masters is still a day away, but you wouldn’t know it by the bumper-to-bumper traffic, the packed parking lots, and the long lines for golf shop souvenirs. Tuesday marked the second day of practice rounds at the Augusta National Golf Club on Washington Road. Melissa Heiberger, an Augusta native who now lives in Atlanta, was ready to enjoy her sixth visit to the tournament like no other, but this time with fresh eyes. “I used to go and not be a golfer, but now I’m

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 4, 2023 No Comments
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