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CSRA “backyard company” expands; on the move this summer

With 100-degree temperatures this summer, Chattels In Design is expanding and adding a new pool, patio department, and website. They will be moving on August 1st to a larger location that will now offer a showroom of composite deck brands, pergolas, fiberglass pools, patio furniture, and Sunroom samples. Chattels In Design USA Ltd Co, LLC has been serving Aiken for 2-1/2 years at their current location at Suite 216, 237 Park Ave Sw, Aiken, SC 29801 in “The Mill” building downtown Aiken. They will be open for business on August 5th at the new

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Neil Gordon July 14, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: CSRA Market Update

As of mid-July, the real estate market in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) is showing intriguing trends that are essential for buyers and sellers to understand. Current Market Snapshot Homes for Sale: 1,868 Homes Pending Sale: 1,168 Average Days on Market: 100 days for closed sales from April to June Percentage of Asking Price Received: 98.59% Sales Trends The first quarter of 2024 saw a robust 4,115 homes sold. However, the second quarter experienced a noticeable slowdown with only 2,378 homes sold, signaling a deceleration in spring sales. The

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans July 11, 2024 No Comments
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Summer school in session for business owners

While students fear the words “summer school,” a local marketing expert is hoping business owners are ready to learn how to show their businesses in the best light. The Marketing Summer School is the brainchild of Moniek James, a marketing strategist and consultant, and founder of Renegade Creative Media. “I definitely was trying to be a little cheeky with putting in summer school, because, yes, that does bring up memories like the worst thing ever,” she told ABD with a chuckle. “But as a business owner myself, I think about

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 10, 2024 No Comments
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AU dean believes trains are in Augusta’s future

Editor’s Note: Augusta hasn’t had passenger train service since 1966 when Southern Railways’ “Augusta Special” was running to East Coast destinations. Is it time to bring back that transit option? Recent announcements from both of Georgia’s senators caught the interest of a dean at Augusta University. In a December news release, Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D) announced grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to study the feasibility of three new passenger rail corridors connecting Georgia with cities in North Carolina and Tennessee. The lines would connect

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 9, 2024 No Comments
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The new chapter begins at Augusta University

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Dana Lynn McIntyre’s one-on-one interview with the new president of Augusta University, Dr. Russell Keen. Its focus is on where he sees AU today and what he sees as future successes and challenges. The first full week of new leadership at Augusta University is underway. Dr. Russell Keen stepped into the role as president effective July 1st. He succeeds Dr. Brooks Keel, who retired after serving as president for nine years. Like Keel, Keen is an Augusta area native. After graduating from Lakeside

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 8, 2024 No Comments
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Community welcomes AU’s new leader

A reception to introduce and welcome incoming Augusta University President, Dr. Russell Keen attracted a full house on his first day in the job. Students, faculty, and staff lined up to greet Keen during a reception in the Jaguar Student Center prior to the ceremony to kick off his new leadership. Among those attending was Dr. Marc Austin, among the final academic hires by retiring President Brooks Keel. Austin told ABD he was pleased with what Keen has said about moving Augusta University into its next phase of development. “It

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 7, 2024 No Comments
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The secrets to locating funding and capital resources

An upcoming summer webinar series sponsored by SC Competes, a division of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness will show tech firms where to find financing. The CAP Carolina-2024 webinar series provides financing opportunities across a wide range of needs ranging from private to government funds. Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology and Cybersecurity Initiatives for SC Competes, told ABD the webinar series is the outgrowth of meetings with tech companies of all sizes across the Palmetto State. “One of the feedbacks that we were hearing was, as an entrepreneur, you

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 2, 2024 No Comments
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The 4th will be with you if you are on the road

If you are taking a business break and hitting the road with the family this week, there is some good news ahead. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. The suspension will begin at noon today, July 3, and continue until 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. During this period, construction-related lane closures will be on hold to facilitate smoother travel. Georgia DOT urges drivers to remain cautious, as crews may still be

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Staff Report July 2, 2024 No Comments
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15-year anniversary of Top 10 in 10

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce presented ten young professionals who represent the next generation of leaders. The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch began in 2009 to shine the light on a diverse group of individuals between ages 25 and age 35 who are leaders in their field and at their respective employers. Sue Parr, President and CEO of the Chamber, said selecting the top 10 each year is a challenging process. She said the committee members review applicants and winnow the pool down to the best

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 1, 2024 No Comments
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Reviewing challenges for Augusta’s next air show

On the heels of Augusta Regional Airport’s 2024 Air Show, members of the Aviation Commission are looking at how to prepare for next year. Tim Weegar, airport Deputy Director and Director of Operations, began with a brief update on last month’s air show for members of the Air Services/Air Show Committee. “From the operations side, it was good,” he began. “We didn’t get fussed at by Homeland Security. We were able to make some better connections with their internal security and our security. So, as far as the operational side,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 30, 2024 No Comments
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