Mixed-income development filled fast

The Augusta Housing Authority's first mixed-income housing development reached its rental capacity three months after the first residents moved in and about two months ahead of the target date.
By Meg Mirshak

Ingersoll-Rand earnings higher

Club Car parent company earns $242 million in fourth quarter.
By Nick Zieminski

Synovus raising money for debt payoff

Synovus Financial Corp., akin to what might be called a credit-card balance transfer, said Tuesday it is selling senior notes valued at $250 million to pay off just under $207 million in notes that are fast approaching their maturity date.
By Tony Adams

Food Lion stores close a week early

The brown paper covering the windows indicates the closing of three Food Lion grocery stores in Columbia County, a week before their intended closing date.
By Tim Rausch

Mild winter affects clothing retailers

It might be a relief to leave heavy coats in the closet, but for some Augusta area retailers the mild winter is a mixed blessing.
By Gracie Shepherd

January gas prices highest ever

Gas prices in January were the highest the month has ever seen, according to a AAA news release.
By Bianca Cain Johnson

Mall revives Teen Fashion Board

The Augusta Mall is bringing back its Teen Fashion Board for rising 11th-grade students with a passion for fashion.
By Gracie Shepherd

Verizon, Redbox to start video streaming service

Verizon and Coinstar Inc., Redbox's parent company, said Monday that the service will be national and available to non-Verizon customers as well. It adds another dimension to Verizon's quest to become a force in home entertainment, and it looks set to compete to some extent with the cable-TV services it already sells.
By Peter Svensson

Business news

MAU Workforce Solutions will host a job fair Wednesday to fill immediate job openings at TTX and Kimberly-Clark. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Team helps small businesses grow

Lisa Kolb and daughter April Green founded Augusta Virtual Assisstants as a way to offer services to small businesses that may not need to hire a full-time staffer for a particular job.
By Gracie Shepherd

Cybersecurity bill draws opposition

WASHINGTON - A Senate plan that would bolster the government's ability to regulate the computer security of companies that run critical industries is drawing strong opposition.

Biz Bits

Robert Key Jr. received the master craftsman certification in paintless dent repair from Vale Training Solutions

Smart Shopper

Read about the one-year anniversary of the Coupon Lady's column, find out about J.C. Penney's new pricing scheme, and learn how you might be eligible for a tax refund.

Construction Roundup

Commercial building permits and liens in the Augusta building community.

On the move

Barbara Epps is the new branch manager at Fifth Third Bank on Belair Road.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon cuttings from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Day Planner

Tuesday and Wednesday: Power Up Social Strategy, marketing strategies for social media; 8 and 10:30 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m. each day; Be My Guest Events and Catering, 4216 Washington Road, Evans; free; (706) 823-3445
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Bank robbery on Tobacco Road

Sheriff's deputies have responded to a bank robbery at the Queensborough Bank branch on Tobacco Road.
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