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Sunday, November 27, 2022

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Unemployment in CSRA counties slightly above state rates

Citizens of both Georgia and South Carolina are having more success at finding work than in some other states. As of October, the unemployment rate for the United States was 3.7 percent, but both Georgia and South Carolina are doing better; Georgia is at 2.9 percent, and South Carolina is at 3.3 percent. In general, the…

ByGary Kauffman5 days ago0Comments

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Meybohm celebrates grand opening of new development division location

A major division of a local real estate company now has a new home. Meybohm Real Estate’s development division, known as CSRA Development, has relocated to a new building at 247 Camilla Ave. in Martinez. The company celebrated its grand opening, Thursday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. For the last…

ByJosh HeathNovember 21, 20220Comments

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Mondays with Rick: Small businesses are the backbone of a community

Gary Kauffman Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the importance of supporting small businesses for a strong economy. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College…

ByGary KauffmanNovember 20, 20220Comments

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Local business leaders share strategies for boosting online holiday sales

Business owners often wear too many hats to devote the time and attention needed to create impactful social media posts, according to Lisa Martin. Yesterday, Martin, CEO of Media and Marketing Advisors in Augusta, attended the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday Business Builder. The event featured a panel discussion on effective strategies for boosting…

ByJosh HeathNovember 17, 20220Comments

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Local tourism gets back on track in 2022

Bennish Brown is tired of talking about 2019 because much of what has happened in the local tourism industry in 2022 has been compared to that year. On Tuesday, Brown, CEO of Destination Augusta (in the above photo), along with Augusta Sports Council CEO, Michelle Pippin, presented highlights of the local tourism and hospitality industries at…

ByJosh HeathNovember 16, 20220Comments

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Long-time Martinez dry-cleaning business to close in two weeks

For decades, people have brought their clothes to Silverstein’s Cleaners. But Friday will be the last day to drop them off before the business closes its doors permanently at the end of the month, according to one of its employees. The employee at Silverstein’s, 3818 Washington Road in the West Town Shopping Center, Martinez, declined to…

ByJosh HeathNovember 15, 20220Comments

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New grocery store location to open tomorrow in south Augusta

Much of south Augusta is a food desert, but an international grocery store chain is launching a new location in that area that will help to alleviate the problem. ALDI will open its fifth CSRA store at 3121 Peach Orchard Road tomorrow, according to the company’s website. Other locations are in Augusta, North Augusta, Aiken, and…

ByJosh HeathNovember 14, 20220Comments

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Businesses and community come out to support “Stay’s” legal fundraiser

Jonathan “O.D.” O’Donnell (pictured above) had a hand in preparing and serving many of the 95 BBQ and Brisket plates at Saturday’s fundraiser. Most days, Jonathan is working on his culinary degree but helps out Stay with various special events. Photo by Melissa Gordon Photographer By day, Kurt Mueller is a financial advisor with Apollon Wealth. He…

ByNeil GordonNovember 13, 20220Comments

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Military veterans celebrated at iconic Augusta company

On Tuesday, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Mark Douglass spoke to the Club Car’s Veterans Employee Resource Group about his 40-plus year career in the military and his family tree of those who have served. As a bonus, Club Car veterans received a barbecue lunch and a variety 4-pack of Douglass’ Warriors Choice barbecue sauces to…

ByStory and Photos by Neil GordonNovember 10, 20220Comments

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North Augusta specialty pharmacy provides IV, self-administered medications

Kimberly Thomas’s patients are often surprised they can receive IV antibiotics at home. Thomas, a registered nurse, is co-owner and operator of Vital Care Infusion Services, a specialty pharmacy, located at 1201 West Ave. in North Augusta. The business opened in January and treated its first patient in late March. Vital Care provides patients with IV medications…

ByStory and photos by Josh HeathNovember 9, 20220Comments