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New Mexican eatery coming to Augusta

Miguel and Lupita Chavez are no novices when it comes to owning and operating a Mexican restaurant. The couple plans to launch their newest business venture in Augusta next week. The Chavezes, along with their sons, Brandon and Diego, are opening Lokos Tacos, which will be located at 2825 Washington Road in Fairway Square between B.B. Vape Co. and Mooney’s Shoes. It will replace Yosko Japanese Steakhouse, which is now located in Riverwood in Evans. Lupita said they opened their first restaurant, Habaneros Mexican Grill in Thomson, in 2010 and

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Josh Heath September 29, 2022 No Comments
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Sweeping chimneys from Summerville to Aiken

It won’t be long now until the chill of fall beckons us to throw a log in the fireplace. Before you do, keep in mind there are more than 25,000 chimney fires a year in the United States. While some sound like a low-flying jet and include flames shooting out the top of the chimney, others are slow-burning and go undetected until a chimney inspection uncovers damage. His own experience many years ago sparked Dave Andrews’ interest in fire safety. “When I was a teenager, we had a chimney fire at my

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Mitzi Oxford September 29, 2022 No Comments
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New headquarters let Augusta Locally Grown to expand its services

Rebecca van Loenen shops at ALDI, which has been out of chicken for weeks. But Augusta Locally Grown (AGL) has always had plenty of chicken and other staples in stock. Van Loenen serves as Executive Director of the non-profit organization, which is now located in the HUB for Community Innovation at 631 Chafee Ave. in downtown Augusta. ALG, which was founded in 2008, partners with local farmers to provide food to the local community. “We offer farmers’ markets in food deserts,” van Loenen said. Food deserts are areas, such as

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Story and Photos by Josh Heath September 29, 2022 No Comments
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Women’s boutique to open in Augusta shopping center

A women’s boutique with about 20 locations scattered throughout the Southeast is bringing a new location to the Augusta Exchange shopping center, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Lizard Thicket Boutique will be located at 253 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, Suite A. The company sells a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. “We are expecting to open sometime in October, but we have had unexpected construction delays,” a company representative said. Founded in 1981, Lizard Thicket has stores in eight states, including Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. The

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Josh Heath September 28, 2022 No Comments
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10th Street will become the site of the daylong block party

Last month, Manny Hatzis opened a sports bar on 10th Street. On Oct. 8, he, along with other restaurants on that street collaborated to plan a free outdoor event. Hatzis, owner of Manny’s Sports Off Broad, will be one of the hosts of the 10th Street Bazaar, a block party that will be held between Broad and Ellis Streets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature street cooking and local artists, musicians, and vendors, such as Sweet Pea Soapery, Sage & Cedar Organics, and Black Rose Jewelry.

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Josh Heath September 28, 2022 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Waffle House

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 September 28, 2022 No Comments
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After repairs, pet bakery and grooming business set to reopen Friday

After more than four months of waiting, planning, and rebuilding, a local business damaged by a car accident is ready to reopen its doors. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Augusta, located at 2701 Washington Road, Suite 22 in the National Hills Shopping Center, has announced its soft re-opening on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. That day, customers can tour the facility, buy retail products, meet the staff and enter giveaways. For example, the first 50 people will receive Woof Gang Bakery treats for a year. No grooming services

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Josh Heath September 27, 2022 No Comments
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Remote or return? That is the question facing employers and employees alike

In recent weeks, we have seen a steady increase in the percentage of workers returning to the office.   Workers are returning to the office at the highest rates since early 2020, as companies increase their efforts to bring back their employees from remote work.  According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, office use is up to 47.5 percent in 10 major metropolitan areas, the highest it has been since late March 2020. I am encouraged by this because I think there are many benefits to being back

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Dr. Richard Franza September 27, 2022 No Comments
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Former chalk mine near Aiken now home to young golfers

What started as 38 acres of overgrown shrubs and gnarly pine trees covering an abandoned sand and chalk mine is now a nine-hole golf course. It doesn’t feature the beauty shots of Augusta National or the Aiken Golf Club, although the team that renovated the latter, Three Amigos Golf, was responsible for bringing life to Chalk Mine 9. It’s a private golf facility for the exclusive use of USC Aiken Men’s Golf and First Tee-Aiken, but as of Tuesday, September 27, the course can now be played by community and

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Mitzi Oxford September 27, 2022 No Comments
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New urgent care clinic coming to Columbia County

Business owners are often so busy managing their business that they don’t prioritize their own health. But a new urgent care clinic coming to Columbia County may be able to help. Perfect Health is opening another CSRA location at 229 South Belair Road, according to its owner, Dr. Troy Coon. The clinic, which was designed by the Augusta-based firm, Virgo Gambill Architects, is being built by Allen+Batchelor Construction. Perfect Health treats a variety of conditions and offers many services, including labs, X-rays, and medical weight loss. The company currently has

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Josh Heath September 26, 2022 No Comments
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