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Vendors needed for upcoming expo aimed at parents

Brandy Mitchell has found a fun, creative way for local businesses to interact with children and their parents. And your business can still sign up to participate. Mitchell, founder, and editor of CSRA Kids, a guide for parents that lists a variety of children’s activities, created Kid Jam in 2018. The all-day event features more than 100 vendors, including food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, and inflatables. Sponsors include the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta and Murphy Auto Group. “Kid Jam is our annual kid expo,” she said. “We

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Josh Heath October 18, 2022 No Comments
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Entrepreneurs brew their way from a coffee cart to a permanent location in the CSRA

It’s hard not to love a success story, especially when it focuses on one of the favorite beverages for business folk and just about every adult in America, coffee. It’s what gets us running for the day. Mallory and Jake Adkison started NOLA coffee as a popup cart in May. Their cold-brewed blend was rare in these parts but a throwback to their New Orleans heritage. They rolled their cart to events across the CSRA, and their special brew caught on. When ABD interviewed them for a story in May,

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Mitzi Oxford October 18, 2022 No Comments
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Bank provides a grant to provide community counseling

A local free health clinic is now able to offer its patients behavioral health services, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Bank of America. Harrisburg Family Health Care, a non-profit clinic located in the HUB for Community Innovation at 631 Chafee Ave., Suite 101, has recognized a growing need for these services among its patients, according to its Executive Director, Isiah Lineberry. “Up to 50 percent of the patients we see need mental health services,” Lineberry said. The clinic provides primary care services for uninsured and underinsured patients in the

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Story and photos by Josh Heath October 18, 2022 No Comments
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Local chefs to participate in sold-out hamburger competition

This evening, chefs from several local restaurants will participate in a cooking competition to help a non-profit organization that serves children and teens in the CSRA. Burger Battle will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta headquarters, located at 624 Chafee Ave. Restaurants competing in the sold-out event include Soul City Pizza, WifeSaver, Doc’s Porchside, and Finch & Fifth. Each chef will prepare specialty hamburgers, and attendees will choose which one is the best. All proceeds will go to the

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Josh Heath October 17, 2022 No Comments
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Evans bakery celebrates one-year anniversary and launches food truck

A Columbia County bakery owner is celebrating her first anniversary in business and launching a new food trailer. Kelsey Lucius owns Bottom Line Bakery & Café, LLC located at 4534 Washington Road, Suite 3, near the Evans Walmart. Bottom Line serves a variety of desserts, including wedding cakes, cookies, and croissants, as well as breakfast, lunch, and café drinks. Lucius will celebrate its first anniversary tomorrow, October 19, with a party from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the bakery. “I am launching my food trailer, Salty Tomatoes, as an

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Josh Heath October 17, 2022 No Comments
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Downtown businesses to participate in annual trick-or-treat event

Claire Riche has created a fun, interactive trick-or-treat event that helps to promote businesses in downtown Augusta. Riche is the organizer of the third annual Trick or Treat on Broad Street, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 starting at 5 p.m. During the free event, more than 40 businesses, including The Southern Salad, Grantski Records, and Knuckle Sandwiches, will distribute candy to children 12 and under. The event will also include an art show hosted by Augusta & Co. and the Greater Augusta Sports Council, as well as face

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Josh Heath October 16, 2022 No Comments
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GreenJackets revive Chili Cook-Off to pick best recipes from individuals, companies

That great chili recipe you’ve carefully crafted over the years could garner some cash – not to mention bragging rights – at the Augusta GreenJackets’ Beans & Brews Chili Cook-Off. The Cook-Off is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. on Nov. 13 at SRP Park in North Augusta. The contest is open to individuals, corporate collaborations, and professionals. Or if you simply want to sample some interesting chili, tickets are on sale now to taste-test the offerings of up to five contestants. This new event at SRP Park has been revamped from

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Gary Kauffman October 16, 2022 No Comments
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Evans-based grill manufacturer to host customer appreciation event

This weekend, an Evans-based company will give back to the community by hosting a large customer appreciation event. Recteq will host its annual Recteq Fest on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at its showroom located at 4301 Evans to Locks Road. The free event will include a car show, product demonstrations, free food, giveaways, and live music. Founded in 2009 by Ray Carnes and Ron Cundy, the company sells a wide range of pellet grills, as well as rubs, sauces, and accessories. Besides Evans, it also has a

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Josh Heath October 16, 2022 No Comments
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Faith Friday: Augusta native turns pain into passion through pouring candles

The global coronavirus pandemic hit Quita Gibson doubly hard. She lost both of her grandmothers within two months, and depression sought to steal her spirit. She knew if she didn’t activate her faith quickly, she would not recover. Empowered by her elders’ lives and legacies, she became intentional about self-care and healing. However, it came in the form of something she would not only benefit from, but also for others: Candles. “I started Light of Grace Candle Company, LLC, in June 2021 as a way to remember my grannies,” the

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Monique Williams October 13, 2022 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Groucho’s Deli

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 October 12, 2022 No Comments
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