Ann Marie McManus has been through 40 holiday seasons as one of the most successful real estate agents in the CSRA. Today, she explains why the holidays are one of the best times to buy or sell a home.
When golfers hit the links this morning at the Champions Retreat course in Evans, their hands may be cold, but their hearts will be warm. They are playing in memory of Miller Grover and to support pediatric cancer patient families. The “All in for Miller” tournament was originally scheduled for October 21, but Hurricane Helene had other plans so today is the day. Miller will be smiling down from heaven. He gained his angel wings on April 25, 2017, two weeks after his fourth birthday, following two bouts with a
Christmas is quickly approaching and finding the right gifts for our favorite people can feel like a burden. Today, I thought I would share some of the best gift ideas for anyone you know who just moved into a home. Buying a home is a big milestone; finding the right gift to celebrate doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical, thoughtful, and affordable gifts can make a new space feel like home while helping new homeowners settle in. Here are my favorite gift ideas for young or first-time home buyers—all
At the Augusta Metro Chamber’s annual Best in Business award celebration, Innovation and Growth Through Collaboration was the overarching theme, and both recipients have displayed not only the endurance it takes to succeed in business but also a strong commitment to our community and a positive impact on our local economy. Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year awards were presented by South State Bank. Yesterday, at their final Member Economic Luncheon of the year, the Chamber honored Nader & Lisa Khatib of Laziza Mediterranean Grill as Augusta’s Entrepreneur for
Call it the Christmas spirit or perhaps the giving nature of those pursuing a healthcare career, but Aiken Technical Colleges Student Medical Assisting Association (SMMA) came through in a big way for young CSRA mothers and their babies in need. Aiken Technical College’s Student Medical Assisting Association collected and donated baby-related items to local nonprofit, Prepare for Babies. The student organization held a campus-wide collection drive and was able to donate more than a thousand diapers, 3,400 wipes, 120 containers of baby food, as well as baby clothing, bouncers, walkers,
The just-wrapped-up five-day holiday shopping kickoff over Thanksgiving shows promise for the rest of the period. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported an estimated 197 million shoppers participated in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. That surpasses the prediction of 183.4 million shoppers. The full holiday shopping season is Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. The findings were in a survey conducted for NRF by Prosper Insights and Analytics. ABD joined a virtual briefing NRF and Prosper Insights organized for news reporters. “Thanksgiving is a single five-day shopping period
Their motto is: “A community is healthiest when it feeds itself.” Augusta Locally Grown is a nonprofit organization promoting local, seasonal, sustainably-grown food as integral to the health and economic well-being of the CSRA. Bank of America (BoA) must agree. They have recognized Augusta Locally Grown as a Neighborhood Champion for their work in addressing food insecurity by providing access to healthy food and nutrition education. Augusta Locally Grown is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years, leadership training resources for the organization’s executive director, access to technical coaching, and
Construction on a project that will help young adults prepare for their future and contribute to the economy is underway on Merry Street in Augusta. Demolition has started on a building at a former Augusta park, clearing the way for a tiny homes community. It is for young people who are aging out of the foster care system with little or no ability to transition into society. Spearheading the project is Bridge Builders Communities, Inc. (BBC). Penny Wasden with First Citizens Bank is on BBC’s Board of Directors. She told
When ABD first introduced Joey Blackwell to our readers two years ago, he had just competed in a New York Bake Off against fellow macaron bakers. His concoction, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, won Best Color at the event. Now the owner of Mac Daddy Macarons is going for a national title in the Greatest Baker competition. “Someone on social media tagged me about the event and I signed up, not knowing where it might lead,” said Blackwell. It has led to the Aiken home baker being in the top 4 in
An annual event sponsored by the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) highlighted the impact the arts community has on Augusta’s image and as a magnet for tourists. The Arts Day Luncheon featured guest speaker, Susan Irish, National Association of Women Artists, South Carolina Board. Joining Irish was Bennish Brown, President and CEO of Destination Augusta, who stressed the importance of public arts. The numbers tell the story. A 2022 study by Americans for the Arts, a Washington, D.D.-based nonprofit organization, reported a $24.6 million economic impact in Richmond County from
