Let’s talk turkey. In the next week, families will gather to give thanks and in the blink of an eye, gifts will be exchanged at Christmas. As busy as the season is, it’s also a great time to sell your home. Ann Marie McManus explains why.
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, a college football coach was fired. A college football coach being fired late in a losing season is typically not surprising news. However, in this case, the firing and the way in which it was handled made national news, and its ramifications may well be felt at that institution for years to come. In addition, I believe the firing and its mishandling provide lessons for organizational leaders on how to handle such situations in a way that limits potential damage to their organizations and the
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is promoting an event to support small businesses in a small pocket of the county in Harlem. Co-sponsored by Downtown Harlem, and the Harlem Merchants Association, “Heart of Harlem, Shop Small, Support Local” is set for Sat., Nov. 30. “But obviously, we’re all very familiar with the holiday season, Black Friday and that weekend after Thanksgiving as being the big shopping weekend,” Russell Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber, explained for ABD. “Shop, Small Saturday is just that, that initiative to
We didn’t have to look far to find someone who fits the remote worker demographics in Simon Medcalfe’s story for ABD. His report covered the statistics and profiles of remote workers in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). His sister-in-law checked all the boxes. Gwen Klemann is Gen X with a BA from Emory University and a Master’s degree from Boston University. She works in the Professional and Business Services division, the largest category of remote workers. Klemann is employed by Walton Isaacson, a major advertising agency based in Los
In Georgia, where farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a way of life—Hurricane Helene tested those roots like few storms before. As the nation’s top pecan-producing state, Georgia takes great pride in its orchards and the farmers who tend them year after year. But Helene’s impact has left farms and rural communities with billions in damage, impacting pecan orchards especially hard and disrupting the broader supply chain. For Stuckey’s, a company that relies on Georgia pecans for nearly all of our products, this has been a wake-up call about just
After his family was tired of the Watertown, New York winters, they packed up and moved south. Matthew Papaianni brought his Italian heritage with him through great recipes. He started a food truck you might have seen rolling across the CSRA. The bright colors and animated food pictures adorn the Beefed Up truck which began serving burgers, hotdogs, and more in 2020. “Business started slow but then we began serving food at Bridgestone and Generac. That is when our food truck business started picking up,” Papaianni explained. Before Hurricane Helene
You could say a piece of Italy moved into Augusta’s thriving medical district. Aroma’s Italian Grill opened in late summer and one of the partners tells ABD the restaurant is far different from others in the CSRA. “All of our products are imported from Italy. Our entire menu was built by Performance Company Food Groups in their test kitchen.” So far, the favorite dish has been Beef Lasagna, (even though they admit the sausage they use enhances the flavor)! Another point of difference is that they bake their fettuccine and
This little weekend adventure found my wife out of town and this dad trying to entertain three girls. We headed to our neighborhood park, but then my girls asked to go to the ‘Toy Bridge.” That’s our name for one of my favorite things that the city of Augusta has done: renovating the old rickety Fifth Street Bridge into a walking bridge for the community. They added several fun interactive elements like puzzles and large musical instruments, which is how my girls gave it our moniker. But as our lovely
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the real estate market recently, you may have noticed something strange — it’s been a bit like trying to read the stock market while blindfolded…on a roller coaster…with a squirrel in your lap. In other words, it’s wild, unpredictable, and slightly ridiculous. But, whether you’re looking to buy your dream home, refinance your mortgage, or simply get a handle on the market, there are some essential things to know. So, let’s look into the essentials of refinancing your mortgage in today’s bonkers real estate
Sonny Perdue, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, delivered the keynote address at the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast Thursday morning. Perdue has worn many hats over his career. Veterinarian, served in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as Georgia Governor and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He said serving as Chancellor is the most impactful job he has ever had. “We have over 350,000 lives a year in our university system, learners that are looking for life changes,” he said. “And that’s the
