Tue, April 28, 2026

Facebook-f Youtube Instagram
Newsletter Sign up
Show Support
Menu

Consumer Stories
B2B Stories

Simon Says: Positive Labor News in CSRA

Last week, I reported that the unemployment rate in Augusta had risen to 4.1% in July, but what about other measures of the labor market? Employment increased by 500 to exceed 247,000 for the first time. Rising unemployment and more jobs are due to an increase in the labor force of a little over 700 people. Additionally, average weekly earnings were over $1,000 for the first time since December and average hours worked increased by 24 minutes in July from June. Overall, the three-month moving average Labor Market Index (LMI)

Read More »
Dr. Simon Medcalfe September 9, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Connections & Career Conference: Kudzu Staffing

Contact: Shanna Patton Phone: 706-303-4325 Website: Kudzu Staffing Address: 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd, Suite 302 Evans, GA 30809 For the last 18 years, Kudzu Staffing has been filling important roles in the fields of Construction, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Industrial, Medical, and Education. HR Manager, Shanna Patton is proud of the work that Kudzu Staffing does daily for employees in the CSRA. “We believe in not only hiring individuals but cultivating long-lasting relationships,” she explains. “Like Kudzu, we are fast growing, hard to stop, and cover everything. We see each of

Read More »
Erin Campbell September 9, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local pharmacy creating a buzz with THC sales

It’s taken seven years from the time the Georgia legislature created the Access to Medical Cannabis Commission for medical THC to be sold at an independent pharmacy in Augusta. Living Well Pharmacy, 3736 Mike Padgett Highway, is the first. Part of the holdup was that the licenses were granted only to authorized dispensaries or independent pharmacies. When Vic Johnson started as a pharmacist 40 years ago in Richmond County, there were 25 independent pharmacies, now, there are only four. “There were hoops to jump through. We just got licensed in

Read More »
Mitzi Oxford September 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Conflict in the Workplace

Do you have someone at work you don’t get along with? Certified mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor says you are not alone. In today’s video brief, she says there are two reasons why this occurs and how mediation can help. Be sure to listen to the entire program this Saturday morning at 7:30 on 1230 AM.

Read More »
TeKay Brown-Taylor September 8, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Beacon Bluff development getting closer to full

Saturday marked the grand opening for the latest business to set up shop in the Beacon Bluff development underway on Georgia Avenue in North Augusta. Bowl Boss offers health and food allergy-conscious acai bowls and smoothies. Many of the items are vegan. Coffees, teas, espressos, and lattes are also on the menu. The restaurant joins Fleet Feet as one of the first businesses in the project. Owner, Vicky Mattson told ABD it is the perfect location for her business. “The connection to the Greeneway in North Augusta and with Fleet

Read More »
Dana Lynn McIntyre September 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Bagels and Bundt Cakes

In the week that was, ABD’s Mike Petchenik looked at a few food and beverage operations. He says both have new owners who are trying to grow niche parts of the café business in the CSRA!

Read More »
Mike Petchenik September 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

More than $12 million expected in River Region coffers this month

A full slate of meetings, sports competitions, and other events are expected to draw more than 114,000 visitors to the CSRA in September, with an estimated economic impact of at least $12,564,076. Both Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council agree that recruiting and hosting these various activities play a critical role in sustaining the nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality Industry, the fourth-largest employment sector in the metro area. Total EEI is calculated based on research commissioned by both Explore Georgia and Destinations International

Read More »
Staff Report September 5, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Trends in Conflict Mediation

There is a strong connection you may not have considered in the workplace. What happens in the home and family mediation can also impact what happens in business. HR Expert and Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor offers some insight. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Read More »
TeKay Brown-Taylor September 5, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

When do you know if you need a mediator?

Mediation is a process focused on helping both parties meet in the middle. Unlike litigation, which results in a clear winner and loser, mediation can potentially satisfy both parties. HR expert and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor and Neil Gordon discuss what might work best for your challenge. For the full segment, tune into Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Read More »
TeKay Brown-Taylor September 4, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New North Augusta eatery opens today

Beacon Bluff continues to grow, this time with a so-called healthy, but delicious option. Bowl Boss will hold a soft opening today at 2:00 p.m. at 210 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101. Their official Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, September 7. What is a Boss Bowl? It’s a little bit of everything minus the guilt.  The bowls look like sweet desserts, but they are packed with a combination of healthy fats, slow-burn carbs, satiating protein, fiber, and micronutrients. Boss Bowls started at a farmer’s market booth in Upstate New

Read More »
Mitzi Oxford September 4, 2024 No Comments
Load More