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Real Talk Real Estate: Inside Scoop: Custom-Built Homes on Acreage in Appling, GA

Are you yearning for a little piece of land in a great area that you can build your own customized home on? Tired of dealing with your HOA and living a sneeze-shot away from your neighbors? Well, I have the scoop on a few great off-market options owned by Greenhead Homes. Let’s explore why you would consider moving to Appling. Appling offers a unique blend of rural charm and convenient access to amenities. It’s a community where you can enjoy the great outdoors, whether it’s boating on Clarks Hill Lake

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans August 29, 2024 No Comments
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Award-winning realtor loves her clients and the CSRA

For over 40 years, Ann Marie McManus has studied real estate homes and prices in Augusta, GA. Apprenticing under the training of her father who had been in the real estate profession for most of his career, McManus began her love for the city back in the 70’s. “My father gave me a deep love for Augusta,” said McManus. “Working with him, I was able to see the whole economic spectrum.” Just like her father did with her years prior, McManus finds it a privilege to introduce her beautiful city.

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Erin Campbell August 29, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Getting management buy-in for employee retention

When employees stay on the job for some time, they tend to feel a sense of belonging, which can contribute to higher morale among their colleagues. TeKay and Neil discuss some simple ways to accomplish the retention goal. Tune in for the full segment this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 29, 2024 No Comments
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Business donates $200K for CSRA teacher pipeline

Georgia Power has committed $200,000 to Augusta University to help improve the quality of the teacher workforce in Richmond County. The university’s College of Education and Human Development is using the funds to launch Richmond Recruitment and Retention, or the R3 Initiative. First and foremost, the R3 initiative will aim to recruit more high school seniors – especially minority male students – to a career in education. Nearly 85% of Richmond County students are members of minority groups. “We are trying to create more diversity by recruiting differently and providing

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Staff Report August 28, 2024 No Comments
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Overwhelmed with Medicare Part D Requirements?

What words come to your mind when you think of Medicare Part D? Complex – Confusing – Ever-Changing – Choices – Deadlines? Not only do you have to maintain the success of your operations, employee retention, payroll taxes, and employee insurances but you must also comply with Medicare Part D requirements. What is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is an option to help cover prescription costs for everyone who qualifies for Medicare. It is a separate prescription drug plan which varies in costs and covered drugs, all of which

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Autumn Stevens August 28, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

New CSRA business provides nonprofit support services

With more than 50 years of combined experience working for nonprofit organizations, mother and daughter, Kaye and Britt Jackson, have teamed up to do what they do best, provide support services for nonprofits. They opened The Nonprofit Desk last week, to put their experience to work for charities and churches that could use help with everything from administrative support, to bookkeeping, and social communications. “It was Britt’s idea to collaborate. We enjoy working together so we prayed about it and after becoming incorporated in April, we are now open for

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Mitzi Oxford August 28, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Rethink your culture to avoid high turnover

Employee turnover is a big workforce problem with an average cost of $4,969 per employee. HR Expert and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor talks about the issue with ABD Publisher, Neil Gordon. To learn more, tune in to Classy 1230 AM this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 28, 2024 No Comments
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Bagel shop set to open in CSRA

Elemy’s Bagels is filling a need and filling bagels with shmear with the launch of their new shop in Walton’s Corner. Owner, Steven Boyd is a veteran, who’s had success in the downtown Augusta market with his fresh hand-rolled New York Bagels. Owner Steven Boyd said, “After moving here for the U.S. Army, we could not find a good bagel sandwich. So, we learned to make one! After spending hours studying the craft, we perfected the New York bagel,” said Boyd. Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate found Boyd a centrally located storefront

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Neil Gordon August 27, 2024 No Comments
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Two-pronged approach to help job seekers

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are holding workshops today and on Aug. 30 to assist job seekers whose job search skills may be rusty. The workshops are a lead-in to the Career and Resource Expo on Sept. 9. Jennifer Tyner, Vice President of Marketing and Development, told ABD the workshops are an opportunity to gain experience about the expo, and to be better prepared to attend. “They could get their resumes looked at, they could connect with a career coach,” she explained, adding, “We also want to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 27, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

How long can you expect an employee to stay on the job?

The number of years employees stay on the job continues to drop, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. HR expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor discussed how this might impact your business. You can watch the full half-hour program this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor August 27, 2024 No Comments
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