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Meybohm celebrates grand opening of new development division location

A major division of a local real estate company now has a new home. Meybohm Real Estate’s development division, known as CSRA Development, has relocated to a new building at 247 Camilla Ave. in Martinez. The company celebrated its grand opening, Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. For the last 30 years, CSRA Development has been responsible for overseeing the planning and development of neighborhoods throughout the CSRA, including Riverwood in Evans, Canterbury Farms in Grovetown, and Cornerstone Creek in Harlem. The division

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Josh Heath November 21, 2022 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

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 complete an online entry form and submit a video. “Our second Extreme Phone Makeover Contest proved to be another outstanding success,” said IntelliSystems CEO, Kevin Wade. “The winning entry was chosen by a select

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Josh Heath November 20, 2022 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

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 colleagues and physicians at Doctors Hospital,” said Joanna Conley, CEO of Doctors Hospital. “Our team is committed to providing safe, quality care to our community as exemplified by this recognition from Leapfrog.” The

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Gary Kauffman November 17, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Faith Friday: Sending gifts from Augusta businesses with help from above

Randall and Janice Williams truly believe the part of scripture in James 1:17 that says, “Every good and perfect gift comes from above….” They prove it daily through their shared labor of love, Augusta Gift Baskets, a home-based e-commerce business founded in January 2021. He’s a former restaurateur. She’s a retired nurse. They not only blended their families (five children and 10 grandchildren) when they married three years ago but also their love for serving others.” “It is our job to deliver easy, thoughtful gifts and ensure our customers are

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Monique Williams November 17, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Custom golf cart business opens in Evans

A new business in Evans gives customers the opportunity to build a custom golf cart or give their old cart a makeover. Kart King, 4158 Washington Road, Suite 11, celebrated its grand opening yesterday. Until now, the company has provided retail sales and service at 1697 Broad St. in Augusta’s King Mill Park, but the retail side of the business has moved to the Evans store, according to Chandler Hall, Kart King’s head of operations and owner, Barry Hall’s brother. “We’ve decided to use the other location as our shop,”

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Story and photos by Josh Heath November 16, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Augusta Regional Airport 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 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”. Food

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Wes Hennings November 16, 2022 2 Comments
Awards/Celebrations

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 big gaming experience on a variety of console platforms, including PS-3, Xbox One, and Wii. Other fun games will also be available. Customers can register at the dealership in advance for a chance to

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Gary Kauffman November 15, 2022 No Comments
Closings

Long-time Martinez dry-cleaning business to close in two weeks

For decades, people have brought their clothes to Silverstein’s Cleaners. But Friday will be the last day to drop them off before the business closes its doors permanently at the end of the month, according to one of its employees. The employee at Silverstein’s, 3818 Washington Road in the West Town Shopping Center, Martinez, declined to provide a reason for the closure. Charles Kelly, the owner of Computer Exchange located across the street from the business, said he will miss Silverstein’s. “I am told they have no buyer and will

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Josh Heath November 15, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local restaurant group gives back to community for Thanksgiving

Next week, people across the CSRA will gather with family and friends for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. With the rising cost of groceries, some families can’t afford a turkey, but a group of local restaurants is teaming up to help these families enjoy a holiday meal. Ramiro Galvan, who owns Taqueria El Rey on Washington Road in Martinez, La Cocina Del Rey on Lewiston Road in Grovetown, and The Munchies Lab on Walton Way in Augusta, said all three restaurants will host turkey giveaways Monday beginning at 11 a.m. Galvan,

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Josh Heath November 15, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local non-profit restaurant offers Thanksgiving feasts to go

Fitting time to cook a Thanksgiving feast into your busy schedule can be tough, but a local restaurant is hoping to make that a little easier for you. Edgar’s Grille, 3165 Washington Road, is taking orders for Thanksgiving feasts to go. Customers can choose from feasts that serve 6-9, 10-12, or, if you have a lot of friends and family, for 15-18. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Nov. 16. The meals can be picked up 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, or on Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m.-noon. For

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Gary Kauffman November 14, 2022 No Comments
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