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Thursday, May 16, 2013

CEO says Vogtle overruns won't hit customers

Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning said cost overruns on the construction of two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle won't make a significant impact on customers' monthly power bills.
By Walter C. Jones

Shopgirl: Google Glass, celebrity dancing and H&M

Never before have there been so many opportunities to observe the art of dance. So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars and Dancing Stars of Augusta.
By Gracie Shepherd

The Coupon Lady: Preserving food

Buy fruits and vegetables when the are in season can help save money. Preserving the foods means you can enjoy them for months to come.
By Carol Gunter

Augusta area added 3,700 jobs in April

Augusta's annual Masters Tournament bump added 3,700 jobs to the metro area in April.

Layoff numbers flat for Augusta area

Initial claims for unemployment in the Augusta metro area in April were up from March but similar to last April's.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

North Carolina fast food chain adding Walton Way location

A North Carolina fast-food chain, Cook-Out, will open at 1801 Walton Way near Augusta's medical district.
By Jenna Martin

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Work underway on area's first Wal-Mart market

Interior renovations, of about $2 million, started last week on the area's first Wal-Mart Neighborhoold Market in Martinez.
By Jenna Martin

Airlines collected record baggage fees in 2012

U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year -- the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.
By Scott Mayerowitz

US boom transforming global oil trade

The threat of chronic oil shortages is all but gone, U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil will continue to dwindle, and oil will increasingly flow to the developing economies of Asia, according ...
By Jonathan Fahey

Cellphone carriers join against texting and driving

The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV ...
By Peter Svensson

Monday, May 13, 2013

H&M clothing store headed to Augusta Mall

Construction on a two-level, 23,000-square-foot H&M store is expected to begin this fall in the Augusta Mall. It will open next spring.
By Jenna Martin

Career workshop for girls set for June

The inaugural Finding the Way Forward Workshop will be held June 5-7th at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts for girls without access to career planning.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Future heads of family farms dig into financials

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Jake Anderson didn’t have to delve too deep into the University of Missouri’s agricultural economics program before realizing he was destined to return to the 1,500-acre family farm.

Bakery hobby now a business

After baking in her spare time for years, a twist of fate allowed Sharon Hutko to go into business for herself. "It happened very, very quickly. It wasn't planned. Things just kind of fell into ...
By LaTina Emerson

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Air ambulance company will drop tax dispute

Officials for an Augusta air ambulance company say they will no longer dispute a $98,000 bill for property taxes, which was paid last month by the company's new owners.
By Steve Crawford

Evans mom puts focus back on career

The concept of women deciding whether to delve into work before raising a family, sacrifice a career for motherhood or find a way to balance both is nothing new. What has changed is all the ...
By Tracey McManus

Friday, May 10, 2013

Fannie Mae payment could delay debt limit until Labor Day

WASHINGTON - A nearly $60 billion dividend payment to the government by taxpayer-owned Fannie Mae will help push off the effective date on which the U.S. would hit its debt limit until at least ...
By Jim Puzzanghera

Bloodless bank heist impressed cybercrime experts

NEW YORK - A bloodless bank heist that netted more than $45 million has left even cybercrime experts impressed by the technical sophistication, if not the virtue, of the con artists who pulled off ...
By Colleen Long

Huckaby to speak at chamber breakfast

Organizers of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on May 15 are hoping University of Georgia Board of Regents Chancellor Hank Huckaby's speach isn't overshadowed by recent GRU ...
By Barry L. Paschal

Post office had $1.9 billion second-quarter loss

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service said Friday it lost $1.9 billion over the last three months and warned that losses would continue to mount without help from Congress.
By Sam Hananel
Databases

Restaurant inspections

Search databases of the latest restaurant inspection reports for Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties.

Find property transfers online

You can now search the most recent information available to see what properties have sold in Augusta. In the database, you can search for property sales back to 2005.

Biz Bits

AMANDA ISRAEL Award/honor: Named the sales agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. BETTY BEARD Award/honor: Named the listing agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. DR.

On The Move

ALBERT FELICIO New job title: Vice president of business development Employer: Scale South Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon-cuttings from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Day Planner

Business workshops, luncheons, events and more

Construction roundup

COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS • Bradley Construction Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon cutting from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Biz Bits

Dennis Smith was named the top sales agent for April for Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co. 

On The Move

Danielle Chaney is the new controller at EDTS. She previously worked for Crane Merchandising as manager of financial accounting. She also previously worked as an accountant in California.
Top headlines

Champion speller heads to national bee

Rachael Cundey, the area's five-time reigning regional champion, travels to Washington, D.C., on Sunday for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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