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Strike could result in a heyday for Augusta’s film industry

There could be a silver lining playbook for Augusta filmmaking, despite a Writers Guild of America strikes now in its third week. Destination Augusta and local producers are keeping a close eye on what will happen next, as they should. Craig Miller believes Augusta could end up benefiting from the strike. He should know. Miller served eight years as the Co-President of the Georgia Production Partnership, the grassroots organization that established the Georgia Film Incentive. You could say his finger is on the pulse of Georgia movie making. “Jobs are

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Mitzi Oxford and Dana Lynn McIntyre May 16, 2023 No Comments
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What does the Writer’s Guild strike mean for Augusta’s film industry?

Augusta’s burgeoning film industry could be threatened by a nationwide strike. The strike by members of the Writers Guild of America is entering its third week. This is the union’s first strike in approximately 15 years. Among the first shows to be impacted were nighttime talk shows, specials, and comedies, like Saturday Night Live. Atlanta television station WSB is reporting even catering businesses are impacted. When productions halt, so do catering requests. “We are carefully watching it,” said Jennifer Bowen, Vice President of Destination Development & Community Engagement at Destination

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 15, 2023 No Comments
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Air show infuses $ and excitement in the CSRA

Sleek, fast, and red, white, and blue. The Thunderbirds have landed in Augusta. The team arrived in Augusta on Monday to practice its aerial acrobatics and map out logistics, prior to the air show at Augusta Regional Airport this weekend. Although the focus will be on fun, watching skilled pilots do what should be impossible, the event is expected to have an important economic benefit, bringing attention to the airport and tourism dollars to Augusta. “We hope that this infuses the economy a little bit with some dollars, both from

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 10, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local businesses to participate in fun ladies’ event

Tomorrow, Chernita Edwards will be one of nearly 30 local business owners participating in an event for women in downtown Harlem. Edwards, owner of Frannie Mae’s Sweet Treats and Designs, will be one of the vendors for the fifth annual Mimosas on Main, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Harlem Merchant’s Association, the event will include food, live music, shopping, and of course, mimosas. “I enjoy being able to share my small business with my community,” she said. Edwards sells a variety of

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Josh Heath May 4, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Kemp visits Augusta and signs off on legislation to build new James Brown Arena

Gov. Brian Kemp was in Augusta yesterday to sign House Bill 230, which clears the way for a referendum where Richmond County voters can fund an Augusta Entertainment Complex, anchored by a new James Brown Arena. The bill, passed during the 2023 session of Georgia General Assembly, clears the way for a referendum to go before Richmond County voters creating a half cent Coliseum Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or C-SPLOST that will be added to goods and services purchased in the county. “That facility, well over four decades

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 24, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Last chance for advance air show tickets

Look! Up in the air! It’s an air show that hasn’t happened in 20 years! The two-day event returns to the Augusta Regional Airport on May 13 and 14, but advance ticket sales end on Monday, April 24. General Admission for adults is $31.50 and children for $23.25 and it includes a parking pass. There are also preferred seating tickets and lawn boxes. The top tickets are to the Flight Line Club for $179 and include VIP parking and entrance. Among the performers will be the U.S. Air Force F-16

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 20, 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

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 17, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

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

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 11, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

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

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Josh Heath April 11, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local business owners hit hole-in-one with tournament-themed gifts

In March, Randall and Julie Williams had their most profitable month ever, thanks to their collection of tournament-themed products. The couple owns Augusta Gift Baskets, which sells custom gift baskets and boxes for various occasions, including births, birthdays, and real estate closings. “We feature locally produced items in every one of our baskets and boxes,” Randall said. “That’s something people really like.” These items are supplied by many CSRA businesses, including Watanut, Ubora Coffee Roasters, and La Bonbonniere. The Augusta Gift Baskets tournament collection offers customizable baskets and boxes that

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Josh Heath April 5, 2023 No Comments
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