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Augusta chiropractor plans to bless local families this Christmas season

Dr. Chris Walker wants to make this Christmas season a little brighter for some less fortunate families in the CSRA. Walker – owner of Walker Chiropractic in Augusta, is participating in a promotion called Christmas Blessing with the Christian non-profit radio station 88.3 WAFJ to help at least four families overcome their greatest financial needs, such as buying presents or paying past-due bills. The promotion asks people to nominate local families in need by filling out a brief application on the WAFJ website. The application deadline is Sunday, Nov. 14

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Josh Heath November 9, 2021 No Comments
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Augusta BizBitz

BAM IS BACK! My years covering CSRA business tells me that when businesses’ “temporarily close” and say they’ll re-open—they usually don’t. It’s happened with Sunshine Bakery in downtown Augusta, Moe’s on Washington Road in National Hills and in about 9 out of 10 situations. So, when Books-A-Million announced it was closing its Aiken Mall store in July so they could find a better option, I was understandably skeptical. ABD’S learned that the national chain will be retrofitting the old Aaron’s Rental store in the Kalmia Plaza next to Hibbet Sports

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Neil Gordon November 8, 2021 No Comments
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National grocery store chain remodels 87 stores, including three in CSRA

A national grocery store chain has made significant improvements to many of its locations, including three in the CSRA. Food Lion, which currently has 1,103 locations in 10 states, recently invested $127 million in remodeling 87 stores in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The local stores are located at 2115 Windsor Spring Road, 3722 Mike Padgett Highway (South Augusta store pictured above), and 365 South Belair Road. “The remodels of the stores make them easier to shop,” says Meg Ham, Food Lion’s President. “We have the

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Josh Heath November 8, 2021 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Preparing Project Managers for CSRA work

Editor’s Note: Last week, the Hull College of Business finished teaching its inaugural PMP (Project Management Professionals) Exam prep course to seven students. For Dr. Rick Franza, the Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business, this is full circle for him. Decades ago, while in the Air Force Rick was a project manager and worked on ballistic missile defense initiatives from his base in Massachusetts. He would often visit with contractors in Massachusetts to Florida, Colorado and California and coordinate their efforts. ABD: What are employer appetites like for Project

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Neil Gordon November 8, 2021 No Comments
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Local staffing agency offering $3,500 in bonuses to new hires

For those interested in manufacturing jobs, MAU Workforce Solutions has an upcoming event you won’t want to miss. The staffing agency will hold a hiring event for positions with Milliken & Company in Johnston on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of its Aiken branch located at 1036 Pine Log Road. The event will include interviews and on-the-spot hiring for qualified candidates. Based on a candidate’s experience, starting pay will be between $14.00 and $20.30 per hour. New hires will be eligible for

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Josh Heath November 8, 2021 No Comments
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The Braves and Coca-Cola hit a home-run!

    In this week’s recap of business happenings in Georgia, Mike Petchenik looks at how the Atlanta Braves and Coca-Cola’s sports division is dealing in big business.

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Mike Petchenik November 8, 2021 No Comments
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Mellow Mushroom set to move from longtime location

Mellow Mushroom is relocating to the old 1102 Restaurant and Bar to move their pizza ovens and seating from a block away up Broad Street. The franchisees have had the restaurant in the original gas station location since 2004. A manager at Mellow Mushroom tells ABD that the move will take place before Masters 2022 and will allow for easier access for customers for a growing part of the MM business— takeout and delivery through 3rd parties. She said the building at 1102 is not larger, but more functional. Mellow

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Neil Gordon November 5, 2021 No Comments
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Two clothing retailers to share space in Martinez

Jennifer Grubbs already owns and operates two other businesses that provide wedding and event planning services, but she’s about to launch Columbia County’s only bridal boutique….with a partner and with another like-minded entrepreneur—with a different style— in the same space. Grubbs and her business partner, Jessica Baskette, will celebrate the grand opening of their new store – Lace & Veil Bridal Boutique, on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 500 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 103 next door to K’s Koncepts in Martinez, Lace and Veil

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Josh Heath November 5, 2021 No Comments
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‘Divine drinking’ the way to better health, says soldier-turned-entrepreneur

Geoffery Jackson wants to leave a legacy for his children’s children. It’s a seed he says was planted one day while listening to a sermon from his pastor. “That’s something we don’t do,” he thought to himself. “Leave a legacy. But, I asked God how did that look.” He knew a troubled past of dropping out of high school, becoming a young father, enduring divorce and experiencing a series of health issues, including pre-diabetes, were not practices he wanted his children emulate. “Military for me was a way out,” he

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Monique Williams November 5, 2021 No Comments
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Real Talk Real Estate: Custom Homes Part 2

As promised from last week, I wanted to share with you what building a custom home entails. First off, you need to speak to a great lender and find out if you can qualify for construction to permanent financing. If you do not qualify, you need to know what mortgage you do qualify for. If you can do a construction to permanent mortgage then you will save money. If you can only qualify for a mortgage loan, it will cost more to build because you will be paying the expense

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SHAWNA WOODWARD, RE/MAX REINVENTED EVANS November 5, 2021 No Comments
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