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Progress preserves history with new bank location

The new branch of Security Federal Bank features all of the banking’s modern technology but its home is a part of Augusta’s history. The landmark structure at 1109 Broad Street has been restored, repurposed, and improved to serve the residents and businesses of downtown Augusta and the cyber district. The project’s significant community investment and attention to detail serve as a suitable celebration of Security Federal’s 100-year history as a local community bank. Constructed in 1924 as the “Uptown Branch” of Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust, the new full-service Security

Staff Report April 11, 2023 No Comments

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Georgia ranks 7th-best for working from home

If you enjoy working from the comfort of your home, then Georgia is the state for you. According to WalletHub.com, Georgia is the seventh-best state in the country for working from home. WalletHub says that one in eight people (12.5 percent) work from home across the nation, and another 28 percent have hybrid schedules that allow them some flexibility to work from home. Georgia’s high ranking is due to its living environment, which the website’s experts ranked as the best in the country. WalletHub considered two areas in addressing the

Gary Kauffman April 11, 2023 No Comments

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More seats, more events, more tourism for CSRA

A $150,000 grant has opened the door for changes to seating capacity at the Sharon Jones Amphitheater in North Augusta. The grant is through the Undiscovered South Carolina program in the state’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department. Karl Waldhaur, superintendent of Facilities and Programs in the North Augusta Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department briefed council members during the April 10 study session. “The purpose is to highlight places in South Carolina that have less than $900,000 of accommodations tax revenue,” Waldhaur explained. “So, the purpose is to kind of highlight

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 11, 2023 No Comments

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CSRA bridal show rescheduled for next month

A large CSRA bridal event planned for last month has been rescheduled due to the weather. ABD previously ran a story about the first-ever Aiken-Augusta Bridal Show, which was scheduled for Sunday, March 26 at the Big Red Barn in Aiken. The new date is Sunday, May 7, beginning at 1 p.m. Magnolia Lane’s Polished Events in Evans is hosting the event, which is sponsored by Voila Bridal and Simon’s Formal Wear. The Aiken-Augusta Bridal Show will include food, live music, a fashion show, and more than 25 vendors, including

Josh Heath April 11, 2023 No Comments

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Local shared kitchen space to host cooking competition this weekend

Many people enjoy watching cooking competitions, which is why shows like Hell’s Kitchen, MasterChef, and Chopped are so popular. But a local shared kitchen space owner is hosting her own competition. Onnie Sanford, owner of OPP Kitchen, LLC, located at 359 Furys Ferry Road in Martinez, will host Chef Showdown on Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Two chefs who prepare meals in OPP Kitchen will be given one hour to prepare their best dishes, and the event’s attendees will choose the winner. The business hosted a similar competition

Josh Heath April 10, 2023 No Comments

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New York natives to open CSRA bagel shop and delicatessen

When Joseph and Yvette Gallachi moved to Aiken in December, they discovered there were no eateries in that area that served New York-style bagels, so the experienced entrepreneurs decided to open one of their own. The Gallachis, natives of upstate New York, will soon launch Straight Outta Brooklyn Bagel & Delicatessen located at 106 Park Ave. Southwest. “We’re hoping to open on April 19,” Joseph said. “I’ve always wanted to have a bagel business.” They came up with the name because their bagels are par-baked, which means partially baked in

Josh Heath April 10, 2023 No Comments

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Jersey Mike’s ends Month of Giving with record-breaking total

The numbers are in and Jersey Mike’s sandwich locations across the U.S. surpassed their fundraising goal, raising $21 million for local charities. Here in the CSRA, Eric Clark owns eight of the sandwich shops which raised money for the Burn Foundation of America, based at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital. During the 13th Annual Month of Giving in March, Clark’s Jersey Mike’s locations raised $59,265. “My sister was a nurse at the Burn Center. So, when this came up with Jersey Mike’s, I already knew which

Dana Lynn McIntyre April 10, 2023 No Comments

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The Buzz on The Bee’s Knees

The Finem Group at Meybohm Commercial announced in a press release on March 30, that The Bee’s Knees space is now up for lease. In November of last year, the popular hub in Downtown Augusta announced that it would permanently close its doors. According to Meybohm Commercial, the space is an ideal layout for a restaurant, coffee shop, or bar, consisting of two serving areas with both a kitchen and a wet bar. The space is considered to be in great condition, requiring minimal buildout by a future leaseholder. Meybohm

Rakiyah Lenon and Neil Gordon April 10, 2023 No Comments

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Local job fair is a home run

A career and job fair at SRP Park sponsored by ADP is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12. More than 16 CSRA businesses will be set up from 6-8 pm. Candidates who bring a resume can get a discounted $5 ticket to the game. Businesses will be interviewing candidates for jobs and showcasing the career opportunities available. Among the sponsors and participating businesses are Augusta University, Cintas, EZGO, SRP, Bridgestone, and Jani King. The game will feature the GreenJackets vs the Down East Wood Ducks. It’s a night of baseball and

Staff Report April 9, 2023 No Comments

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New Filipino food delivery business takes off

When Denise Jane Racho moved from Virginia to Augusta in 2005, there were no restaurants that served the kinds of foods she grew up cooking and eating in the Philippines. Early last month, Racho launched Mama Jane’s Plates, a home-based business that prepares, serves, and delivers homemade Filipino dishes, such as chicken adobo, lumpia (fried spring rolls), and Pansit (a noodle dish). She delivers these dishes to customers and businesses throughout the CSRA, and many of her orders have come from Grovetown and Evans, where a large population of military

Josh Heath April 9, 2023 1 Comment

Progress preserves history with new bank location

Georgia ranks 7th-best for working from home

More seats, more events, more tourism for CSRA

CSRA bridal show rescheduled for next month

Local shared kitchen space to host cooking competition this weekend

New York natives to open CSRA bagel shop and delicatessen

Jersey Mike’s ends Month of Giving with record-breaking total

The Buzz on The Bee’s Knees

Local job fair is a home run

New Filipino food delivery business takes off

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