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Big bucks bouncing into the CSRA

More than 500 visitors are expected to generate an economic impact of nearly a quarter of a million dollars for three days of basketball competition that starts today at Riverview Park in North Augusta. Eight high school basketball teams will face off in the Nike EYBL (Elite Youth Basketball League) Scholastic League, created by a partnership with the National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC). Teams from Canada and across the U.S. including, New York, Arizona, and Kansas will face off beginning tonight at 6:00 pm and continuing through Saturday, March 9.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 6, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Scholarship students meet their benefactors

Students who receive scholarships through the Aiken Technical College Foundation had the opportunity to meet with the businesses and private citizens who help finance their education. After suspending the gathering for a few years because of the pandemic, the annual breakfast bringing together Foundation donors and scholarship students was held on February 27. “Often, it’s one of the most fun events that we do. Because it’s a time of celebration of philanthropy and making a difference in students’ lives,” Foundation Director, Beth LaClair told ABD. The benefits of the breakfast

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 5, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

CSRA real estate firm wins prestigious award

Blanchard and Calhoun has been honored with the Diamond Award by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE). The award, presented at the annual LeadingRE Conference in Las Vegas, recognized Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co. as a top performer among the world’s premier real estate firms. The Diamond Award is the highest accolade bestowed by LeadingRE, awarded to member companies that demonstrate exceptional performance across a broad range of categories, including business generation and development, participation in global events, and a commitment to excellence in real estate services.

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Staff Report March 4, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

JBA construction closer to reality

The intergovernmental agreement between the Augusta Commission and the Augusta-Richmond Coliseum Authority has been signed. Authority Chairman, Cedric Johnson confirmed for ABD he signed the document. It creates the pipeline to receive funds from the half-penny sales tax approved by voters in November 2023. “Approval by the Commission opens the doorway for us to get those funds,” he said. “Without that agreement, any SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) goes straight to the city. So, we do have an agreement on how we would handle the funds.” One of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 3, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Businesses getting down with downtown event

Mark your calendar for the Downtown Get Down event sponsored by Downtown Soul City. It’s a fundraising event taking place from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Savannah River Brewing Co. in Augusta on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Local merchant association Downtown Soul City (DSC) invites the public to join them to celebrate their community achievements, learn about future initiatives and events, and have a funky good time. The non-profit association will be hosting a fundraising party featuring a theme of “The James Brown Era” and attendees are encouraged to

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Mitzi Oxford February 29, 2024 No Comments
Closings

Iconic retailer with an Augusta location announces store closings

Macy’s, which has an anchor store in the Augusta Mall, has announced massive store closings, including 50 by the end of this year and another 100 underperforming stores to close by the end of 2026. Although the full list of store closings has not been released, in an official statement requested by ABD, Macy’s corporate communications confirmed Macy’s Augusta Mall will remain open. “Our new strategy is designed to return Macy’s, Inc. to profitable growth and enhance the customer experience,” the statement explained. “We intend to close approximately 150 Macy’s

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 28, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

North Augusta growing again with major new home construction

Business is booming in North Augusta and now, a new neighborhood has opened that should ensure there will be families to patronize those establishments. The neighborhood, developed by Ivey Homes, will have approximately 170 dwellings. Single-family homes range from 1,490 to just over 2,900 square feet. They offer two to six bedrooms and two to four bathrooms. Prices range from $271,000 to $400,000. There will also be townhomes, offering two to three bedrooms. Sizes range from just under 1,200 up to 1,490 square feet and two and a half bathrooms.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre and Mitzi Oxford February 27, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Tourism icon to help military folks in the CSRA

An annual event scheduled at Augusta Regional Airport is drawing increased attention to the airport. The third annual “Run the Runway” has been set for March 16. It gives individuals the unique opportunity to run a 5k race on one of the runways at the airport. “The course takes you through Lock and Dam Park and then, it will turn and get you on our property. You’ll run up our runway and down and end on our taxiway,” Lauren Smith, Assistant Director of Marketing & Public Relations at the airport

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 25, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Universities fueling the workforce pipeline for tourism and hospitality jobs

Travel, tourism, and hospitality are rebounding following a slump during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Augusta University and UGA are helping bump the numbers by offering training programs for those industries. A recent report from the University of Georgia (UGA), listed hospitality and tourism as the second largest contributor to the state’s economy. In 2022, there were nearly 168 million visitors generating $39.8 billion in direct visitor spending. That translates to $4.7 billion in state and local tax revenues. In Athens, the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 22, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Mental Health Matters: Love Your Habits and Routines: The Mental Shift

In a world full of instant gratification and comfort, old habits die hard. Each day is a new day, a fresh new start to go and conquer the world. But the fact of the matter is we all fall into the slump of the “daily routine” – meaning our minutes, hours, and days are defined by our habits – the good, the bad, and the ugly. But are habits and routines interchangeable? It would make sense that the simple answer is yes – but the fact of the matter is

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Monica Bitrick, Serenity Behavioral Health Systems February 22, 2024 No Comments
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