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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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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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Border Bash adds to its fan experience this year

This year’s annual Border Bash will be more interactive than ever before. The 29th Annual Border Bash will be held on Sept. 16 at SRP Park in North Augusta, and this year will include a FanFest where fans can test their skills in various events. More bands have been added this year as well. Headlining the party is Coach, with performances from the Greg Hester Band, Black Dawg, and Rattlesnake Cobra Awesome, with special guest appearances by Joe Stevenson, Ryan Abel, and Jaycie Ward. Also performing during the evening will

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Popular restaurant to expand with new south Augusta location

South Augusta residents will soon have a new dining option that won’t require a trip to Columbia County or South Carolina. That Flippin’ Egg, which already has locations on Washington Road in Evans and Richland Avenue in Aiken, plans to open its third location at 3313 Mike Padgett Highway just off Interstate 520. A restaurant employee said they’re not sure when it will open, but it could be as early as this week. That Flippin’ Egg serves a variety of breakfast and lunch items, including pancakes, waffles, and omelets, as

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New dog grooming business offers mobile manicures

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of lugging a pair of skittish 60-pound German Shepherds to a groomer to have their nails trimmed, you’ll appreciate Lytisha Salazar’s services. Salazar launched Clip and Grind, LLC, a mobile “pawdicure” business, earlier this month. She provides in-home nail clipping or grinding for dogs in Columbia and Richmond counties, as well as much of Aiken County, particularly North Augusta. “I started this business because my dog has anxiety; she can’t go out in public without having a complete breakdown,” Salazar said. “I come to

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Plans unveiled to replace 13th Street Bridge, the public has a brief window for comments

Almost as soon as one bridge project over the Savannah River has concluded, another one will begin. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to replace the 13th Street bridge that connects downtown Augusta with downtown North Augusta in the next few years. The public can offer feedback on the project with the GDOT until Aug. 13. The City of Augusta, Augusta Canal Authority, and the City of North Augusta will be taking comments and questions about the project until Aug. 11. The original two-lane bridge was built in 1939 and

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Faith Friday: Faith without work(ing)out is dead

“She’s not new to this, but true to this.” This modern-day catchphrase describes Jamelia “Jay” Moore’s new journey into business ownership perfectly. She’s always been physically active, fit, and fanatical about self-care, as working out became therapeutic. For 13 years, she’s coached recreation, middle and high school basketball, and T-ball. However, becoming a sole proprietor with fitness goals in mind for others, failed the first time. That was then. “I began to post snippets of workouts online and motivational videos and received a positive response from women,” the 42-year-old recalls.

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Plans to Locate Copper Foil Manufacturer Plant and Headquarters in Augusta

A company that makes copper parts for the aerospace and defense industries – and now electric vehicles – plans to build a manufacturing plant in Richmond County. Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that Denkai America, a manufacturer of high-quality electrodeposited (ED) copper foil used in printed electronics, will locate its new manufacturing facility and North American Headquarters on a 115-acre site in Augusta Corporate Park in Richmond County. The Augusta plant will focus on battery foil for electric vehicles. The company’s initial investment will be $150 million, with a

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Recteq donation increases Master’s Table’s ability to serve

Food at The Master’s Table downtown will be cooked a little faster and a bit better, thanks to a donation from Recteq. The grill manufacturer located in Evans recently donated a new RT-1250 Wood Pellet Grill to Golden Harvest Food Bank to be used at their downtown facility that serves meals to those in need. The grill, valued at $1,600, will allow The Master’s Table to prepare large quantities of hot food. “At The Master’s Table, we serve around 200 meals each day, and cooking that amount of meat on

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Business Lunch Review: Mellow Mushroom

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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