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Monday, May 23, 2022

Local medical group to add a 200,000 square foot facility

Augusta Business Daily wanted to clarify a story that ran Friday morning on our website. We’ve learned that Augusta Oncology did purchase 15 acres of land on Wheeler Road that extends to Interstate Parkway, across from ADP. This will eventually be the home of a 200,000-square-foot multiple specialty medical facility that will include cancer care. Besides its…

ByNeil Gordon17 hours ago0Comments

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Body shop owners purchase second car business next door

When cars come to Rick’s Paint & Body Shop and need major mechanical work, Tyler Smith used to send them to other repair shops. But he now sends them to his second business right next door: Trucks & Moore Service & Accessory Center. Trucks & Moore was founded in 1995. Larry Moore, the previous owner sold…

ByJosh Heath4 days ago0Comments

Business leaders advised how to navigate social media landmines

According to Debbie Reeves, people don’t always use common sense, courtesy, and kindness when posting on their social media accounts. Reeves, Account Executive with Lamar Advertising Company, said it’s especially important for sales professionals to avoid posting derogatory content about people or businesses because clients read that content. “Even if your remarks are personal opinions and protected…

ByJosh Heath5 days ago0Comments

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Unexpected catastrophe temporarily closes pet business

STORY UPDATE: Cinna, the dog missing after the car crash was found last night. Cinna will be going to a local animal hospital to be checked out in the morning. As a business owner, you anticipate normal wear and tear to your property. But there was no way the owners of Woof Gang Bakery &…

ByJosh HeathMay 18, 20220Comments

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Don’t panic! Patience is the key to weathering uncertain stock market, financial advisor says

The stock market seems stuck in a downward slide in recent days, and that has made some people nervous about their investments. But Ryan Borders, a certified financial planner with Richard Young Associates in Augusta, says now is the time to wait, not panic. “It is tempting (to panic) because we’re emotional beings,” Borders said. “But…

ByGary KauffmanMay 16, 20220Comments

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New McAlister’s Deli location opens today

For a lunch option today, you may want to stop by the grand opening of a new McAlister’s Deli off Walton Way Extension near Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. The first 50 customers in line will receive 30-day Tea Passes. The restaurant, located at 3602 Exchange Lane, will open at 10 a.m. McAlister’s offers a variety of menu…

ByJosh HeathMay 13, 20220Comments

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Local accident survivor shares inspirational story with business group

Like most business professionals, Jeanna Hancock experiences her share of stress as operations leader with Hargrove Home Inspections. But she was inspired by the harrowing tale Terrence Sansbury shared as guest speaker at this month’s CSRA Home Connections meeting on Wednesday, May 11. Sansbury, who has worked for the Wilson Family YMCA for 22 years, discussed…

ByJosh HeathMay 13, 20220Comments

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When God Allows U-turns

When Kimberly Gordon began working at the Georgia Department of Driver Services, it was to pay her bills as a single mother to two children. She couldn’t understand why she was placed in the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) area. Furthermore, she was mandated to become a licensed driver instructor and licensed CDL driver. She had just…

ByMonique WilliamsMay 13, 20220Comments

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Local restaurateur to launch experimental dining concept

Ramiro Galvan owns a local Mexican restaurant, but he’s about to launch a new, experimental dining concept in Augusta. Galvan, owner of Taqueria El Rey in Martinez and Grovetown, hopes to open The Munchies Lab located at 1022 Walton Way, Suite A next to Diablo’s Southwest Grill next month. The new eatery will feature an eclectic…

ByJosh HeathMay 12, 20220Comments

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Simon Says: Disputing a website’s ranking of Augusta’s affordability

Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor GoodHire has just released its list of the most affordable cities to live and work in 2022 (https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/americas-most-affordable-places). They analyzed data from 155 cities with a labor force greater than 150,000. Top of the list is Sioux Falls, S.D. and Los Angeles was bottom. Georgia cities are represented by Atlanta (11),…

ByDr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor May 11, 20221Comment