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Evans auto repair shop covers cost of funeral for employee’s granddaughter

Ken Lucas estimates his Columbia County automotive repair business performs $20,000 to $30,000 in free vehicle repairs each year. But the company recently helped one of its own team members who’s dealing with a family tragedy. Lucas owns the Evans location of Christian Brothers Automotive at 4481 Washington Road in Evans. The Christian-based company has more than 250 locations nationwide. One of his employees, Ernie Randall, lost his 13-year-old granddaughter, Julia Chavez, last Monday, Feb. 13. Chavez, a Harlem Middle School student, died of leukemia. “We have a foundation in

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Josh Heath February 20, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Another hair salon for kids to open in Columbia County

Hair salons designed specifically for children are becoming increasingly popular, and another one is swimming its way to the CSRA. ABD recently told you about a similar business called Pigtails & Crewcuts, which is coming to 4357 Washington Road, Suite C, near Kroger in the Evans Crossing Shopping Center. This summer, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, a direct competitor of Pigtails & Crewcuts, is scheduled to open a salon at 4115 Columbia Road, which will be located near another Kroger grocery store, in Merchant’s Village in Martinez, according to Jordan Trotter

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Josh Heath February 19, 2023 No Comments
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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 in Evans. Eagle Scout and former Council President, Doug Cates paid tribute to Hatcher for his decades of dedicated service to the community. Hatcher challenged the crowd to keep Scouting in their philanthropic plans. The

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Staff Report February 19, 2023 No Comments
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Augusta National adds-on to tailgate party package

If you’re stuck at the office during tournament week in Augusta, you may want to ask the boss to order The Taste of the Masters package for your crew! It’s $25 more this year with some extra Masters memorabilia and hosting accessories such as coasters, Masters pin flag toothpicks, menus, food cards, and more. For $175, Augusta National will ship you the Taste of the Masters package by April 6th: 24 ounces of pimento cheese 24 ounces of egg salad 24 ounces of North Carolina-style pulled pork BBQ 6 bags of

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Staff Report February 19, 2023 No Comments
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Augusta business owner rewards AU baseball program with new locker room

Rich Henderson loves college baseball and how passionate Augusta University coach, Chris Howell is about his players and their experiences. It’s the reason Henderson has pledged $250,000 toward a new baseball locker room. He has been a sponsor for AU Athletics for almost 10 years. Henderson said he met Howell at an athletics event and walked away with a good first impression. Over the years, the two developed a strong friendship. “I’ve been able to kind of see his passion up close. He’s good for Augusta,” said Henderson, who is

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Staff Report and AU Jagwire Reporter, Miguelangelo Hernandez February 16, 2023 No Comments
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Car wash business opens two new locations in the CSRA

A local car wash with multiple locations is currently building two more, one in Augusta and the other in Aiken. LuLu’s Express Car Wash currently has six locations, including Bobby Jones Expressway in Martinez, Jackson Road in Augusta, Edgefield Road in North Augusta, and East Pine Log Road in Aiken. The company’s new conveyor car washes will be located at 2212 Gordon Highway in Augusta and 3001 Whiskey Road in Aiken. LuLu’s is owned by Mammoth Holdings, LLC, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that owns and operates car washes in

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Josh Heath February 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Evans golf course scheduled to reopen renovated clubhouse

A restaurant at a Columbia County golf course is temporarily closed due to flooding that occurred in late December, which caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to its owner, Jason Page. Page, owner of Bartram Trail Golf Club located at 470 Bartram Trail Club Drive in Evans, said when he visited Tavern on the Trail on Christmas, he discovered water throughout the building, including the kitchen, bar, and dining area. “A pipe burst in the kitchen,” he said. Around that time, many people and businesses throughout

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Josh Heath February 15, 2023 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Panda Express

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 February 15, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New Martinez gym helps women reach fitness and weight loss goals

For many women, particularly those who haven’t exercised in years, visiting a traditional gym can be an intimidating experience. But one local gym was designed to take the fear out of fitness. PLUM Metabolic Fitness opened last month at 3830 Washington Road, Suite 16, next door to Taqueria El Rey in the West Town Shopping Center in Martinez. PLUM stands for Planned Use Management, which combines exercise, nutrition counseling, and motivation to help women lose weight and get in shape. Prior to the gym’s grand opening, another women’s gym, Pulse

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Josh Heath February 14, 2023 No Comments
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USC Aiken receives donation to support veterans and active service members

The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Success was recently presented with a $2,000 check from the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. The donation supports the office’s mission of education and transitional support for veterans, service members, and their families. The center helps ease the transition back to civilian life for active and former service members and their families by connecting them with academic and financial resources, professional and vocational support, and a community of students with similar backgrounds and experiences. “We’re honored to receive

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Staff Report February 14, 2023 No Comments
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