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Women’s fitness center to replace Martinez yoga studio

Running a business is hard in the best of circumstances, but opening a business less than six months before the pandemic began made things harder. That’s what happened to Bethany Roley, co-founder of Good Vibes Yoga, Fitness & Wellness located at 4111 River Watch Parkway in Martinez. Now Roley and her business partner, Michele Guest, have decided to close Good Vibes, which will offer its final class on Saturday, August 27. They founded the studio in November 2019 and were forced to close it in spring 2020 due to Covid.

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Josh Heath August 2, 2022 No Comments
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Paint and body shop to give Visa Gift Card to one local teacher

Many local teachers are already back at work preparing for a new school year. But a local paint and body shop wants to help one lucky teacher get the classroom supplies he or she needs. Kendrick Paint & Body is giving teachers from all CSRA schools the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card simply by texting their name and school name to 706-724-4071. A valid teacher ID is required to win. The giveaway began Monday, and all entries must be received by Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m.

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Josh Heath August 2, 2022 No Comments
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From food truck to store: Lily’s now serving fruit teas and Vietnamese coffee near the medical district

The CSRA’s newest coffee shop is a familiar name to patrons of the Augusta Saturday Market. After several years of serving the area with a food truck, Lily’s Coffee, Tea, and Bread opened a brick-and-mortar store Monday morning. The store at 1378 Laney Walker Blvd., within easy walking distance from the medical district, serves Vietnamese coffee, fruit teas, and sandwiches that have been the favorite fare from the food truck. Owner, Lily Nguyen was urged to pick the spot for the store by her niece and nephew who attend medical

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Story and photos by Gary Kauffman August 1, 2022 No Comments
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Dentistry is a family affair for the Owings

The Owings family has a history in dentistry spanning 56 years. What started with Dr. David Owings’ practice in 1976 has resulted in three generations of dentists. “My dad had a special way with people and his patients, who are now our patients, tell us they wouldn’t be coming to a dentist if it weren’t for him,” explained his son, Dr. Alan Owings. Quite a testimonial for a man who didn’t start cleaning and filling teeth. His early career path found him working for Squibb Pharmaceuticals, which later became a

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Mitzi Oxford August 1, 2022 No Comments
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Upscale chophouse to open in SRP Park

Imagine visiting a local steakhouse that offers valet parking. In September, Terry and Cimberlie Brinkley plan to launch that kind of steakhouse in SRP Park in North Augusta. Brinkley’s Chophouse will be located close to the Augusta GreenJackets ballpark at 1031 Center St. Terry said the restaurant will serve a variety of steaks, duck, fish, and chicken dishes. Brinkley’s will feature an extensive wine list. It will also offer private dining for local organizations. He refers to the restaurant concept as “mid-range fine dining,” which means the menu will include

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Josh Heath July 31, 2022 No Comments
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Longtime restaurant closes on Saturday

Fifteen years is a long time to survive in the food business at one location, but all good things come to an end. The lease at the Osaka Sushi Restaurant in Evans ends on Saturday and that’s when lunch and dinner will be served for the last time there. The restaurant is in the Center at Evans Shopping Center, behind the Murphy USA gas station on Washington Road, next to the Evans Walmart. Osaka owner, Ms. Judy and her husband felt the time was right to roll their last sushi

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Neil Gordon July 29, 2022 No Comments
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Faith Friday: Local entrepreneur has the earthly goods to deliver heavenly health

Anyone consuming daily medication for high blood pressure probably wishes that were not the case. The menopausal woman would prefer not to have to battle for hormonal health. The diabetic hopes for a day where the only sugar that matters is the sweet kisses they receive from their grandchildren. Uniqua Clemons, an herbalist known on social media as “Catalina Cali,” says she sympathizes with folks who find themselves in such situations. She claims to have a remedy that comes from the earth, through her business, Earth Bar, LLC. For her,

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Monique Williams July 28, 2022 No Comments
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CSRA credit union to open new branch in Aiken County

A local credit union plans to open a new branch in a long-vacant Aiken County building. SRP Federal Credit Union has purchased the building located at 201 Main St. South in the small town of New Ellenton near the Savannah River Site, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties, which represented the buyer and seller in this transaction. It was formerly occupied by two fast-food restaurants: Hardees and Popeyes. The more than 3,300-square-foot property was listed for $175,000. Founded in 1960, SRP already has 22 branches throughout Georgia and South Carolina, including

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Josh Heath July 27, 2022 No Comments
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Taco Bell to open new Grovetown location

Grovetown is one of the fastest-growing cities in the CSRA. In recent years, a growing number of companies have opened new locations in the city, and a fast-food giant plans to do the same, according to Meybohm Commercial Properties. Construction is expected to begin soon on a new Taco Bell, which will be located at 935 Husk Box Way near the Grovetown Walmart off I-20. Realtor, Bobby Meybohm spent four years working with the restaurant’s corporate office and franchisees to close the deal. Taco Bell has several locations throughout the

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Josh Heath July 27, 2022 No Comments
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Business Lunch Review: Antonio’s Italian Eatery

Editor’s Note: Our regular lunch reviewer, Wes Hennings, is taking a few weeks of paternity leave. While we assume he is still eating something, somewhere, he won’t be writing about it while he’s off duty. Meanwhile, ABD editor, Gary Kauffman will pinch-hit with the reviews of his lunches with a colleague, as a way to advise our business community on the good, the bad, and the tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let the restaurant know where he is going; his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he

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Gary Kauffman July 27, 2022 No Comments
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