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Customers line up to sample treats from the new Evans cookie business

Troy Akers just discovered that if you “build” cookies, they will come. People were lined up in the parking lot to buy treats from a new Crumbl Cookies franchise in Evans during its soft opening on Thursday. Akers, a local physician, Army veteran, and his wife, Nancy, own the store located at 4263 Washington Road, Unit 625 near Belk in Mullins Colony. At about 5 p.m., he estimated 2,000 customers had already visited the store that day. The couple celebrated the official grand opening the next day. “We’re excited about

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Josh Heath April 25, 2022 No Comments
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Old and new: North Augusta antique mall thrives in a new location, opens a second building

Before Riverfront Antique Mall in North Augusta closed its doors permanently in September 2021, Richard Mayson wanted to keep the business afloat. On October 1, he launched his own business called Riverside Antiques & Treasures. “We had two options: find somewhere else or shut down,” Mayson, who served as a vendor at Riverfront for almost four years, said. After looking at 30-40 places, he decided to lease a 9,500-square-foot building located at 646 East Buena Vista Ave. in North Augusta. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mayson, his

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Josh Heath April 22, 2022 No Comments
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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 April 22, 2022 No Comments
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A new staffing company aims to ease the nursing shortage

The CSRA is experiencing a nursing shortage, thanks to the pandemic and travel nursing, according to Melinda Green. Her new medical staffing agency plans to alleviate that shortage. Green, a certified nursing assistant, and medical technician is co-owner of Essential Supplemental Staffing, which opened on April 7. The agency shares an office with Guardian Angels Care, a home health care company, at 3604 Wheeler Road, Suite A1, Augusta. Niyetroshia Anderson, the owner of Guardian Angels, also co-owns ESS. In addition to her work with the staffing agency, Green serves as

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Josh Heath April 21, 2022 No Comments
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New Aiken internet company bridging service gaps in rural areas

In a couple of weeks, there will be another choice for digital communication in Aiken and surrounding areas. Bridge Internet will be offering services in various communities including Wood Valley, Langley, Montmorenci, and Graniteville. Founder and CEO, Trip Camper has been in the communications business for more than 30 years. “The time is right, and the need is great, especially in underserved areas,” he said. “Whether consumers are using the internet for telehealth services, banking, or gaming, and businesses are hosting zoom meetings, they need high speed, reliable, affordable service

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Mitzi Oxford April 21, 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 April 21, 2022 No Comments
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Entrepreneur renovating the historic home for unique event space

If you’re looking for space with historical significance to host business meetings and other company events, James O’Neal’s got you covered. O’Neal, an Allstate Insurance agent with an office in Augusta, bought the historic Charles Hammond House, 908 West Martintown Road, North Augusta in June 2018. He plans to use the 4,200-square-foot, six-bedroom Greek Revival house, which was most likely built in the 1770s, for not only events but also Airbnb, Vrbo, and Masters housing. O’Neal has renovated several homes, which is why he decided to invest in this project.

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Josh Heath April 20, 2022 No Comments
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Simon Says: Home ownership in CSRA varies from state to national levels

Buying a house is one of the largest purchases most people will make in their lifetime. In Georgia, 63 percent of all housing is owner-occupied; in Columbia County, it is 80 percent, and 53 percent in Richmond County. Evidence suggests that homeowners are more satisfied with their homes and neighborhoods and have more stable neighborhoods. It is therefore an interesting research question to understand the determinants of homeownership. Fortunately, Vanessa Wimberly, an undergraduate student in the Hull College of Business at Augusta University, has studied this question and presented her

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor April 20, 2022 No Comments
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Commercial cleaning companies keep covid germs at bay

Covid-19 is like a houseguest who showed up and never left. For the last two years, commercial cleaning companies have played a key role in slowing the spread of the virus in local workplaces. But long before the pandemic, these companies focused more on health than aesthetics, according to Dalton Self, Vice President of Jani-King of Augusta, and four other cities, including Savannah and Macon. According to its website, Jani-King uses hospital-grade disinfectant sprays to kill a variety of germs, including those that cause covid infections. The company, which has

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Josh Heath April 20, 2022 No Comments
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Merchants Association to present funds to three local charities

Three local charities will be able to fulfill their missions a little bit better, thanks to donations from the Merchants Association of Columbia County. The Merchants Association will make check presentations to The Bridge Ministry of the CSRA and Hope Women’s Center at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, and Child Enrichment at 2:30 p.m. on April 30. The donations are made from the proceeds of two fairs, the Merchants Association hosts. Their Spring Fair 2022 takes place April 23-May 1. Child Enrichment creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve

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Gary Kauffman April 20, 2022 No Comments
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