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CSRA Restaurant Partners with Salvation Army for Donations

Wife Saver Restaurant on North Leg Road can save you a night of cooking but they are also saving donations for those in need at the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope. The Fresh Start Donation Drive is a month-long effort that aims to ensure individuals and families experiencing homelessness have access to basic hygiene items necessary for maintaining health and dignity. Items needed include shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, razors, lotion, and soap. “Access to basic hygiene products is critical for both health and self-confidence, especially for our clients who are working and

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Staff Report February 5, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

$4.9 million Manufacturing Training Collaborative

A trio of mobile advanced manufacturing labs that will bring critical workforce training resources to rural areas across South Carolina were unveiled this week. The event at the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence in Greenwood was the result of a unique collaborative initiative between Piedmont Technical College, Aiken Technical College, and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Funding for the mobile labs’ initiative came from a four-year, $4.9 million Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose of the grant is to address

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Staff Report February 4, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

50th Anniversary of retailer

Publisher’s Note: I attended Friday’s grand opening and ribbon cut of the 97th Parker’s Kitchen in the Southeast and the 7th in the CSRA. It’s on Washington Road in Evans across from the Riverwood Shopping Center and convenience store competitor The Pumping Station (TPS). I spoke personally with founder Greg Parker about several business topics. The round numbers seem to be adding up. Revenues are approximately $1 Billion per year. Parker’s is planning to build 25 new stores in 2025 including their 100th. His goal for the Augusta market is

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Neil Gordon February 2, 2025 No Comments
Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Essential Home Maintenance Tips Everyone Should Know

Regular home maintenance is crucial for keeping your property in excellent condition and avoiding costly repairs down the line. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner, an experienced one, or renting a home, these practical tips will help you stay on top of essential tasks to maintain your properties’ best functionality. 1. Inspect and Clean Gutters In my experience clogged gutters are worse than not having them at all here in Augusta. Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, roof leaks, and foundation issues. Regularly clean your gutters and downspouts, especially during

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans January 30, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

$30k Helene Help for the Arts

The Greater Augusta Arts Council awarded 51 local creatives with Hurricane Relief Micro-Grants through the C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E. Grant initiative. This program, led by the Council’s new Executive Director, Denise Tucker, provided critical support to artists impacted by Hurricane Helene. C.R.E.A.T.I.V.E. FUND (Creative Relief for Emergencies and Assistance) Individual Vital Empowerment was designed to provide support to CSRA Individual Member Artists as they re-imagine & rebuild during the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Micro-Grants of $500-$1000 were distributed to support costs associated with replacing supplies or a lost gig during this time. The $30,000

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Staff Report January 28, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Major Healthcare Investment to Benefit CSRA

A new facility planned by Augusta University got a boost from Atlanta and is expected to benefit the school and the region. Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) amended FY 2025 budget includes nearly $100 million to fund the construction of a new research building for Augusta University’s Health Sciences campus. Dr. Russell Keen, President of Augusta University, told ABD this is an exciting time for the university as it expands its reputation for research. “This building is the beginning of an aggressive strategy to grow not only our researchers and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 28, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Most residential building permits in 25 years!

It has been a while since I updated the Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) and there have been some interesting developments. In September and October, there were 572 and 545 new residential building permits issued for the August Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The September number is the second highest, and the October number the fourth highest, since records began in January 2000. This represents good news for the construction industry and the supply of housing to help ensure affordable housing. Initial claims for unemployment insurance took a hit in October,

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe January 27, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Will the 3rd Move be a Charm for BAM?

After several weeks of buzz regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s Books-A-Million (BAM), ABD has confirmed that space is being renovated for the bookstore at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers across Long Island and in 17 other states east of the Mississippi. The company is handling the leasing arrangements for Hitchcock Plaza which includes the new site for BAM. Four years ago, the bookstore was located in Aiken Mall. That store closed in July 2021.

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Mitzi Oxford January 27, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Kemp’s amended budget has good news for Augusta

Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) pointed to the Peach State’s continued economic health in his 2025 State of the State address on Jan. 16. He said Georgia had withstood unforeseen challenges, including a pandemic and major weather disasters, while retaining its number one ranking as the best state to do business for the 11th year. Kemp’s speech highlighted the broad strokes of the state’s economic picture, past and future, and included a call to lower the personal income tax to 5.19% from the current 5.39%. However, in his amended FY2025

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 27, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Two South Augusta businesses closing this week

A 52-year-old business and a retail liquidator are closing. Daniel Feed and Seed, which supplies gardening products, fertilizer, and much more is closing for good. Tomorrow and Thursday are the last days to take advantage of the liquidation. Stop by during the day at 2066 Old Savannah Road in South Augusta. Want to buy a futon for $100 or a full-sized refrigerator/freezer for $200? The Hidden Peach says it is going out of business this Friday. The retail liquidator is open all week from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. They

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Neil Gordon January 26, 2025 No Comments
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