Tue, April 28, 2026

Facebook-f Youtube Instagram
Newsletter Sign up
Show Support
Menu

Top Story
Consumer Stories

Mondays with Rick: The JBA Vote!

Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, has a unique perspective on tomorrow’s bond referendum that would raise taxes on homeowners and business owners in Richmond County. He’s unsure if his employer, a Georgia State School will be exempt. He’s just moved to Richmond County and will face about a $30 a month increase in his property taxes. He also watches local developments in business as the dean of AU’s Hull College of Business. ABD: Rick, let’s start with you. Are you okay with swallowing $300-400 a year in extra property taxes?

Read More »
Neil Gordon November 1, 2021 2 Comments
Consumer Stories

Augusta business and political leaders tried to keep T’s Restaurant open

The Augusta Commission and the Augusta Economic Development Authority worked together to develop a plan to keep the iconic South Augusta restaurant open. Cal Wray – President of the AEDA, says he and Augusta commissioners met with Fulcher to discuss the possibility of securing a jobs creation grant of several hundred thousand dollars to cover the cost of reopening. “We need establishments on Mike Padgett and Doug Barnard because that’s our key industrial sector,” Wray states. “We were hoping to bring more establishments to that corridor and south Augusta.” Other

Read More »
Josh Heath October 22, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

$1.25 million sale spurs downtown growth

Downtown Augusta continues to experience steady growth, as many businesses plan to open or relocate to that part of town. ABD has learned the historic Red Star Building – (see photo at top) to a mixed-use building located at 531 James Brown Blvd., has been sold to Tyson Schuetze, founder of Auben Realty, for $1.25 million. The sale was handled by the Beman Group with Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co. Commercial. “They’re going to make some improvements to move their offices there,” says Davis Beman, the group’s principal and

Read More »
Josh Heath October 19, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

News 12/26, Cardinal Health and photography studio enforce vaccine mandates

Evamaria Foltz – a local photographer – doesn’t require her contracted photographers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but everyone, including photographers and clients, must now show proof of full vaccination before entering her home studio in Martinez. Their contracts won’t be terminated, but there will not be any work until they get vaccinated or until Foltz changes her policy. Foltz – owner of Foltz Photography, LLC – states she only has contracted workers. “I’m not forcing anyone to do anything,” she explains. They “have the complete freedom to make their

Read More »
Josh Heath and Neil Gordon August 27, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local paint and body shops partner with community organizations to help woman in need

Kendrick Paint and Body and several local and national organizations partnered to provide some peace to an Air Force veteran and domestic violence survivor. Ms. Asia is now driving a restored 2019 Nissan Sentra, thanks to the help of many in the auto chain. GEICO located and donated the vehicle and Kendrick contacted Forces United for a deserving candidate submission. Forces United submitted Ms. Asia’s information and a little background on her. Ms. Asia is an air force veteran and a domestic violence survivor. A few years ago, she quickly

Read More »
Neil Gordon, Carson McLaughlin, Kendrick August 11, 2021 No Comments
Load More