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Georgia film tax credit survives legislative review

The Georgia Legislature passed hundreds of bills, both statewide items and those addressing local concerns, in the just-ended 2024 legislative session and sent them to Gov. Brian Kemp (R) for his signature. House Bill 1180 was not among them which is good news for movie-making in Georgia. The bill would have revised one of the state’s most popular tax credit incentives, the one available to filmmakers to entice them to film productions in the Peach State. Productions are eligible for a tax break of up to 30%. Randy Davidson, Founder

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 10, 2024 No Comments

Closings

DIY franchise closing in CSRA; other location remains

An Evans franchisee decided to close up shop after three years in business. April Barbin and Lindsay Gay posted on Facebook that they were closing their AR Workshop. According to their website, they are cousins by marriage and best friends. AR Workshop opened originally in the shopping center outside the Riverwood Subdivision late in the last decade and the owners sold in April and June of 2021. https://augustabusinessdaily.com/evans-diy-business-sold-to-new-owners/ They are located next door to Rooted Coffeehouse at 3116 William Few Parkway and offer hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home

Neil Gordon April 10, 2024 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

Celebrating Women’s History Month for Entrepreneurs

The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce (GABCC) recently hosted a luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month at the historic Pinnacle Club for graduates and participants from Bank of America’s Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell. The Augusta Women’s Entrepreneurship Graduates include: Radisha Brown – iThrive Therapy Brianna Brown – SoulBean Coffee House Moniek James-Eldridge – Renegade Creative Media Group Demetras Douglas – Complete Care Solutions Vivian Ross – Elephant in the Room Counseling Services Latasha Bellamy – Sistah Coinsaver Inc. Ebony Brown – Brown Girls In Tech Sharmela Johnson

Staff Report April 9, 2024 No Comments

Consumer Stories

My Masters Journey: Changing Perspectives, Greater Appreciation

It has been thirty-five years since I attended my first Masters in 1989. Including the 1989 Masters, I have now attended at least one practice or tournament round of nine Masters, including five since I have resided here in Augusta. Although I was in awe the first time I stepped onto the Augusta National Golf Club, through these thirty-five years I have gained an even greater appreciation for how Augusta National conducts its tournament, its business, and itself as I have been able to observe things from a closer vantage

Dr. Rick Franza April 9, 2024 No Comments

Consumer Stories

The scoop on iconic restaurateurs’ success

ABD is sharing an inside look at some iconic restaurants in the CSRA through Augusta University’s In the Wild, a production of JagWire. Did someone mention discounts for AU students and employees? If this makes you hungry for more, there is also an update from Destination Augusta and some insider tips on what’s ahead for the blossoming downtown area.

Staff Report, AU JagWire April 9, 2024 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

Winning in the real estate market

The Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region recently recognized top performers at their Stellar Awards presented by Colony Bank and D.R. Horton. Yesterday, ABD revealed the three top performers. Today, we give you the list of other award winners who contribute to making homes happen from inside to outside in the CSRA. Member Choice Awards Best Cabinets and Countertops: Looper Cabinet Company Best Accounting Firm: Cleveland Group, CPAs Best Closing Attorney: David L. Huguenin, PC Best Concrete and Concrete Finishing Company: Augusta Ready Mix Best Electrical Work: Rob Zapata

Staff Report April 9, 2024 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

CSRA builders and associates reel in Stellar Awards

The Home Builders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region and the Sales and Marketing Council recently hosted the 2023 Stellar Awards presented by Colony Bank and D.R. Horton. The three most prestigious awards presented recognized some familiar names. The Community Service Award- SMC Member (Sales and Marketing Committee) to Angela Sorapuru-Lopez, with RE/MAX True Advantage. Angela has given her skills, resources, money, and most importantly, time to so many organizations including ReStart Augusta, and was named 2023 Realtor of the Year. The Community Service Award- Builder to Matt and Mark

Staff Report April 8, 2024 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

Innovating students with an eye to the future

Teams of graduate and undergraduate students at Augusta University identified local challenges and worked to create solutions. It was part of the Annual Innovate Pitch Competition, held March 28 at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Downtown Augusta. More than a dozen teams tackled challenges that ranged from addressing inflation and food insecurity to dealing with migraine headaches and ways to expand the North Augusta Greeneway. “We’re proposing expanding it into the Downtown Augusta area and other areas, such as the Augusta Canal and River Watch to Top

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 8, 2024 1 Comment

Consumer Stories

Golfers teach golf and life skills before Masters

Last week, six Augusta National Women’s Amateur Players and a few golf legends spent an afternoon helping more than 25 young golfers from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta (BGCGA). The third annual Bank of America Play It Forward clinic was held at First Tee, a place students have learned since the 2021 Masters, when it was built to teach life skills and the game of golf. The event led to last week’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA). Six amateur players and two legends from the world of golf,

Neil Gordon April 7, 2024 No Comments

Consumer Stories

Union Lofts Apartments debuts in Downtown Augusta

Union Lofts Apartments held a ribbon cutting on April 2 at 513 James Brown Boulevard to celebrate the arrival of new living spaces in Downtown Augusta. The event was free and open to the public. The three buildings, located at 501, 509, and 513 James Brown Boulevard, were constructed in the 1890’s. Having been vacant for almost five decades, they were nearing being demolished. According to a press release from the Downtown Development Authority, “Local Developer Brendon Steffes thoughtfully preserved and renovated them into 22 market-rate apartments with each unit

Staff Report April 7, 2024 No Comments

Georgia film tax credit survives legislative review

DIY franchise closing in CSRA; other location remains

Celebrating Women’s History Month for Entrepreneurs

My Masters Journey: Changing Perspectives, Greater Appreciation

The scoop on iconic restaurateurs’ success

Winning in the real estate market

CSRA builders and associates reel in Stellar Awards

Innovating students with an eye to the future

Golfers teach golf and life skills before Masters

Union Lofts Apartments debuts in Downtown Augusta

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