Stories by Gracie Shepherd

Friday, May 18, 2012

Summer home sales looking up

Local agents and industry experts predict this summer's real estate market to show steady improvement from the past few years.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Queensborough defers TARP payments

Queensborough National Bank & Trust  has deferred seven payments to the U.S. Treasury's Troubled Asset Relief Program to strengthen the bank's position before replacing the money.
By Gracie Shepherd

Shopgirl: Martha Stewart's recipes

Enjoy quality bluegrass and barbecue, work pastels into your summer looks and never lack good recipes with Martha Stewart's excellent iPhone app.
By Gracie Shepherd

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Summer season boosts gyms' traffic, membership

Some gyms see an increase in business during the summer as the hot weather drives customers inside to exercise.
By Gracie Shepherd

Monday, May 14, 2012

Marco's Pizza owners win award

Pizza Guys LLC, franchise owner for the Augusta and Savannah Marco's Pizza restaurants, was awarded Franchise of the Year by Marco's Pizza Franchising.
By Gracie Shepherd

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Former accountant finds joy in cooking business

Charleen Tinley cooks for groups, classes and individuals with local ingredients and unusual flavor combinations.
By Gracie Shepherd

Friday, May 11, 2012

Retailers celebrate Mother's Day

Mother's Day brings shoppers out to florists, jewelers and gift shops despite the slowly recovering economy.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Streetscape project planned

The city of Augusta and the Downtown Development Authority have teamed up to start streetscape improvements on James Brown Boulevard.
By Gracie Shepherd

Shopgirl: Sundays at the Morris

Saving spare change in a jar can add up to a nice-sized sum, but what if you could donate small amounts you save every day through your iPhone?
By Gracie Shepherd

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Agency on Aging honors volunteers

The CSRA Area Agency on Aging held its annual volunteer recognition program Wednesday.
By Gracie Shepherd

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Security Federal reports higher earnings

Security Federal Corp. reported earnings of $1.36 million for first quarter.
By Gracie Shepherd

Monday, May 7, 2012

New license plates released

Tag offices across Georgia on Monday began issuing the state’s new vinyl license plates, which feature a digitally printed landscape with a peach tree and peaches.
By Gracie Shepherd

Friday, May 4, 2012

Car loan refinancing revs up

Low interest rates have instigated a rise in auto loan refinancing.
By Gracie Shepherd

Plans made for WJBF property

Plans are in the works to redevelop the WJBF property at 10th and Reynolds Streets into a one-stop shop for local economic development agencies.
By Gracie Shepherd

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Shopgirl: Mother's Day gift ideas

Monograms are a way to show family pride, and what better gift on Mother’s Day than a cute monogrammed bag in time for beach season?
By Gracie Shepherd

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Hilton to build extended-stay hotel

Hilton is building a Home 2 Suites extended-stay hotel on Walton Way Extension behind Savannah River Banking Co.
By Gracie Shepherd

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

May visitors expected to bring $2.7 million to Augusta area

Major events taking place this month include the GHSA State Golf Championships and the U.S. Tennis Association's Georgia Adult League Championships.
By Gracie Shepherd

Monday, April 30, 2012

Patio furniture company founded

Howard and Hallie Merry are launching Local Patio, a company aimed at reviving the Bunting metal gliders.
By Gracie Shepherd

MAU to hold job fair for several local companies

MAU Workforce Solutions will hold a job fair Wednesday for local employers including EZ-Go, Kimberly-Clark and Kronotex.
By Gracie Shepherd

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Beekeeper's business is buzzing

Beekeeper Deborah Sasser has more than 200,000 employees, and all they ask for is a place to stay and a little bit of pollen.
By Gracie Shepherd
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