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Major expansion announced for CSRA company

A multi-million dollar expansion with new ownership and new jobs is now in place for a production facility that has been part of the local economy for 20 years. AmbioPharm, Inc. will invest nearly $119 million into its campus on Dittman Court in North Augusta. The expansion will include an additional manufacturing building and create more than 200 jobs. Details of the major investment were outlined in a news release from Gov. Henry McMaster (R). “AmbioPharm’s expansion in Aiken County is a testament to the advantages of doing business in

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 23, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA Business support is growing for Augusta’s newest hockey team

The first puck won’t drop in Augusta’s new arena for more than a year. Area businesses and general hockey fans are already jumping aboard the hockey bandwagon. The recent buzz started with the selection of the branding and name.  The Augusta Lynx is a tip of the helmet to an era of hockey that began in the mid to late 1990’s. “We already have a couple of sponsors that have signed on, and we’ve got a couple of conversations for some exclusive sponsorships,” co-owner David Hodges said.  CSRA companies and hockey

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 22, 2026 No Comments
Closings

Last day to order at CSRA restaurant

A restaurateur will open one last time today at her kitchen in Martinez. She was a one-woman multitasker at the helm of the café. Angie Hood from Angie’s Kitchen (pictured above) was the marketer, cook, and waitress/customer service person at her restaurant, which opened in November of 2025. She was known for her catchy, daily specials she posted on Facebook and other social media channels. “With a very heavy heart, we have made the difficult decision to close the storefront location of Angie’s Kitchen, “ Angie wrote in a Facebook

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Neil Gordon June 19, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Showing off Augusta to FIFA fans

Augusta was on the welcome mat as the first round of games in Atlanta for FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off this week. Explore Georgia, the tourism arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, created “Georgia, The Whole Day Through” at the World Congress Center. As visitors walk through the front door, they will spot a quintessentially Augusta display.  A mini-golf course. Tourism staff got a visit from a famous couple. “Some people just grab a club, grab a scorecard, grab a ball,” Karen Davis, Chief Marketing Officer at

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 18, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Innovation hub selected in CSRA and other cities

Aiken County is one of only six regions in the Palmetto State identified as an Innovation Hub, and its proximity to Augusta played a role. The others are Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Rock Hill, and Florence. The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) selected the locations. The cities were announced in April. In the news release, Governor Henry McMaster said South Carolina has built a strong foundation for innovation. “This is the next step in accelerating that momentum. By connecting entrepreneurs with the resources they need, we will expand opportunity and keep

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 17, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Construction underway for unique cafe concept launching in Columbia County

Do you like biscuits and gravy? How about breakfast on a biscuit? Odds are, though, you have not had many lunches with biscuits served as your bread. Biscuit Belly is open at four locations in Georgia and South Carolina and is now getting set to open in Evans on 4274 Washington Road in the Publix Shopping Center. A key employee from Duckworth Construction tells ABD that Biscuit Belly will take over the former Orange Theory Fitness Center, and once complete, it will be 2400 square feet. BB joins a growing

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Neil Gordon June 16, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

What do fried chicken and summer dangers have in common?

With heat indexes reaching nearly 110 degrees over the weekend—WifeSaver is stepping up to help lead a summer relief program. Through the end of June, the Summer Relief Donation Drive will collect bottled water, reusable water bottles, sunscreen, and fans for individuals and families facing the challenges of extreme summer temperatures.  Donations can be dropped off throughout June at WifeSaver on North Leg Road, The Salvation Army Center of Hope, the Kroc Center, and any Salvation Army Family Store location. “Summer in Georgia can be brutal, and something as simple

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Neil Gordon June 15, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Restaurateur Changes Business Model

If you were going to satisfy your BBQ fix this weekend at Ironhead in North Augusta, you’ll need to pick a different restaurant. Owner Kurt Mueller posted news of his closing at 340 Edgefield Road on his Ironhead BBQ Facebook page, where there were about 100 comments in 24 hours. He candidly mentioned that the brick-and-mortar part of his business was no longer financially viable. Mueller tried to avoid this fate by recently operating on a more efficient level.  Ironhead reduced hours at the restaurant to Thursdays to Sundays for

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Neil Gordon June 12, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

After nearly 40 years, CSRA staffing company changes hands

A long-time sales and business development executive was interested in business ownership.  A 37-year Augusta business owner was interested in retiring.  Much like the staffing business, a perfect match happened. Since 1989, Angela Swarts has been the franchisee of Spherion Staffing and Recruiting, winning the 2024 Franchisee of the Year award—amongst 200 fellow franchisees.  She’s staying on for a period of time as new franchisee Joe Schiavone takes over. The office’s experienced internal staff will remain in place under Schiavone’s leadership. “What stood out most to me throughout this process

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Neil Gordon June 11, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

Augusta area energy needs today and into the future

Publisher’s Note: Georgia Power has a strong rebate program, and Studio Gordon LLC is considering it in the building ABD has a little space. The goal is to preserve energy. GP pays 70% of the costs for energy-efficient lighting/installation, and a local business pays 30%. The savings in your power bill will pay for the lighting upgrades in roughly a year. Dana Lynn McIntyre looks at the bigger picture in this report. With the ever changing landscape for energy demands, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce assembled experts to examine what the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 10, 2026 No Comments
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