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Real Talk Real Estate: Rental Fraud: A True Story

Editor’s Note: It seems there is hardly a week that goes by that ABD isn’t writing about a new business starting up in the CSRA. Some of those employees are looking to buy a home and others are seeking rental properties. This seemed an appropriate time to feature a previous column written by Shawna’s daughter who had a rental experience worth sharing. Hi, Augusta Business Daily! My name is Leanna Woodward, yes Woodward, you read that right. I am the daughter of your favorite CSRA realtor and the usual writer

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Leanna Woodward June 27, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Connecting military families to loved ones

The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower teamed up with AT&T and Human I-T to provide laptop computers to students and families with the goal of providing active duty service members, E5 and below, with the tools to bridge the digital divide. “We do that in so many different ways, especially in K through 12, but in the Augusta area, with our military families being so important, we felt like it was very important to extend this type of a program to the military families out of Fort Eisenhower,” Stan Shepherd, Regional

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 26, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Grant boosts support of CSRA dental program

The Aiken Technical College Foundation has been awarded a grant through the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation to support the college’s expanded duty dental assisting program. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 55,100 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations

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Mitzi Oxford June 26, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

More than 80 employers hiring at Fort Eisenhower career fair

The annual Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit and job fair for military-connected job seekers starts tomorrow, June 27, at the Eisenhower Catering and Conference Center. More than 80 employers are looking to fill 100,000+ positions in the industries of cybersecurity/IT, defense contracting, administration and general management, and project management. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the Fort Eisenhower Transition Assistance Program (TAP) hosts the event and while the hiring fair is primarily intended for military members transitioning out of the service and military spouses, it’s open to

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Mitzi Oxford June 25, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Justice Impacted Jobs!

People who have an arrest record and/or have been incarcerated in the CSRA are climbing a mountain to employment. A local non-profit is hosting a hiring huddle brunch tomorrow morning at the Golden Harvest Food Bank. Business owners and HR professionals are invited to meet with ReNforce, a local nonprofit that provides training and coaching to businesses looking to hire justice-impacted people to meet their workforce needs. “At ReNforce, we recognize the complex challenges that justice-involved individuals face, and our approach is as comprehensive as it is compassionate. We are

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Neil Gordon June 24, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Rehabilitation work continues on major project in the CSRA

While North Augusta was celebrating a new access point to the Greeneway and the announcement of a second restaurant for the Beacon Bluff project, work continues across the street on a multi-million-dollar renovation to the former Medac Building. Palmetto Peach Development is transforming the building into space for the Augusta Oncology (AO) Multispecialty Clinic. It is a partnership with Coronis Health to create a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center on Bluff Avenue, across from the North Augusta Municipal Building. “The whole place has been gutted. There are no walls in it

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 24, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Classic Philippines’ recipes on display in Martinez

Recently, fans of Bam’s Filipino Delish packed the shared space of Chef’s Table Culinary Group in Fury’s Ferry Road shopping center near Baston Road. The meet and greet was a big hit for those who enjoy the authentic comfort and classic foods of the Philippines. The space is in the former OPP Kitchen. Bam’s provides grab-and-go foods like pork BBQ, stuffed fish wrapped in leafy vegetables, shrimp, and more. Also available are Filipino cheese breads, Spanish breads, and cinnamon rolls.

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Neil Gordon June 23, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Metro Diner

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 4 Value: 5 Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 If you go out to eat regularly, you may have noticed that many restaurants offer inconsistent food quality and service. But then, there are those eateries that diners can rely on for delicious meals and fast, friendly service. For me, Metro Diner has always been one of those eateries. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and its menu options include waffles, omelets, burgers, and seafood. One thing I like about Metro Diner is

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Josh Heath June 20, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Working for the Weekend: Sloomoo Institute

When I heard there was a “slime museum” in Atlanta, I knew this was something my girls would need to see. We rarely allow slime in our home because of the mess, but they love it so much that I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get their fill of ooze without destroying anything we own. We saw all the colors, felt the textures, and even smelled the slimiest scents – but is this something that you want to fork over the dough for your family to experience? Check

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Wes Hennings June 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New business announcement and big celebrations coming to the CSRA today!

Two events will celebrate significant progress in North Augusta today. The first at 5:15 pm on the corner of West/Bluff Avenue, features an announcement by the Beacon Bluff team of another tenant for the mixed-use development. Brinkley’s Tavern on the Bluff will be opening soon. The new restaurant is the latest venture from Brinkley’s Chop House owners, Terry and Cimberlie Brinkley. As ABD reported in late March, Utah-based Melty restaurant is also coming to Beacon Bluff and is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. The eatery, featuring a variety

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Mitzi Oxford June 19, 2024 No Comments
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