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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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Gary Kauffman July 20, 2022 No Comments
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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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Gary Kauffman July 20, 2022 No Comments
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Nike Peach Jam delivers a slam dunk for CSRA economy

On both sides of the river, folks are pumped up like the Nike basketballs being used at their Elite Youth Basketball League tournament. Pride is at stake for the players and parents. Finding hot prospects to recruit is the goal for coaches visiting from almost every major university across the country, from Duke to UCLA. For area businesses, the tournament delivers a major economic boost. “Last year because of Covid, the only spectators attending were parents and coaches,” said Rick Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism for North Augusta.

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Mitzi Oxford July 19, 2022 No Comments
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State-of-the-art Dunkin’ opens in Grovetown

People on their way to work in Grovetown won’t have an excuse to not be awake with the opening of a new downtown Dunkin’. The new facility will open on Friday at 5225 Wrightsboro Road near Walmart. The new store will feature Dunkin’s next-generation design, with a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies. “Dunkin’s next-generation stores have been exceedingly well-received, and we are proud to bring this innovative restaurant to the community,” said franchisee, Peter Patel. “The new, modern design and technology updates will grab the attention of Dunkin’ fans old and

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Gary Kauffman July 19, 2022 No Comments
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The need for “good” goodbyes prompts the opening of a new hospice service

A terminal diagnosis for a family member is devastating for the patient and the family. It’s even more heartbreaking when there is no chance to say goodbye. Sherri Stinson, Christopher Rud, and Jimmy Oden each suffered tragic family losses without final goodbyes. Those experiences led to a partnership that resulted in the opening of Hospice Services of SC. “Because of our shared experiences we understand the importance of a good goodbye and we’re committed to providing quality of life for the patient and the family,” said Stinson, who is also

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Mitzi Oxford July 18, 2022 No Comments
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Rideshare app for women now available in Augusta

In 2019, Samantha Josephson, a 21-year-old University of South Carolina student, was murdered after getting into the car of a man she mistook for an Uber driver. To prevent crimes like that, a national company has developed a rideshare app specifically for women. Trips 4 Women, which was developed in 2019 to provide secure transportation for women and their children, is now available in Augusta. The app can be used to book, confirm and track rides. Trips 4 Women employs only female drivers, who earn 60 percent of each fare.

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Josh Heath July 18, 2022 No Comments
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Inaccurate Facebook post generates interest in doughnut shop franchise

People love to post news on social media about businesses coming to the CSRA, but a recent Facebook post about a doughnut shop with an unusual name opening soon was inaccurate – at least for now. The post stated Duck Donuts is opening soon in Columbia County, and more than 250 people have commented so far. “I’ve heard these are the best donuts ever,” Nzuri Davis posted. “This just made my day,” Victoria Smith posted. But a public relations spokeswoman for the company said they haven’t received a signed franchise

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Josh Heath July 14, 2022 No Comments
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Local chef to launch downtown sports bar

Greek chef Manny Hatzis has big plans for the former home of The Hive Bodega in downtown Augusta. In a few weeks, Hatzis will launch Manny’s Sports Off Broad, a sports bar and grill, located at 215 10th St. near The Bee’s Knees. Manny’s will serve a variety of meals, including smash burgers – made by smashing beef patties on a grill – and Cuban sandwiches. He also plans to offer Sunday brunch. The sports bar will feature several TVs just in time for football season, which kicks off in

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Josh Heath July 14, 2022 No Comments
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Faith Friday: Local Realtor Seals Deals with God as the Closer

Each morning before the workday begins, Paul Myers, owner of Myers House Buyers, and his team of five, each recite three things for which they are thankful. The Augusta native says it is the one time of day he knows his team is completely focused on gratefulness and God’s word. When buying distressed homes, one has to see the good that could come from something seemingly bad. Giving thanks daily, he says, helps keep things in proper perspective. “That’s helped us immensely,” Myers said. “Having a ‘gratitude’ time each morning

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Monique Williams July 14, 2022 No Comments
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New pediatric urgent care coming soon to North Augusta

Your newborn cries incessantly during the night with a persistent fever. Your toddler takes a nasty tumble just before bed. What are your options? The pediatrician’s office is closed. That leaves a trip to the emergency room, which according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, can involve a long wait, and may be costly – or even unnecessary. Now, there are not one but two options in the CSRA. KidsStreet Urgent Care opened in Martinez last month and NiteOwl Pediatric Urgent Care opens in North Augusta next week. “This area was underserved

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Mitzi Oxford July 14, 2022 No Comments
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