Studio working to become arts haven

Brandy Padgett-Brown never planned to be a business owner, but when her friend asked her to take over his fine arts and recording studio, she didn't back down from the challenge.
By LaTina Emerson

Heart-racing time arrives

As Valentine's Day approaches, many shoppers will be making a last-minute dash to the store for holiday gifts.
By LaTina Emerson

Doing returns online now less taxing

NEW YORK — Close to 40 million taxpayers prepared their own returns online last year. That’s up 14 percent from 2010 and nearly 24 percent from 2009, according to the IRS.

Good deeds

The Augusta Bar Association donated $10,000 to Safe Homes of Augusta.

Disaster planning starts with awareness

Paul Revere had it right when he shouted, "The British are coming!" That's what situational awareness is - knowing what's going on around you and reacting to it - quickly.
By David Colmans

Save with these 2012 vehicles

If you're in the market for a new car, Insure.com has released a survey with the least and most expensive 2012 model vehicles to insure.
By LaTina Emerson

ShopGirl: Chrome now on Android

Google's Chrome browser has been very well-received and as of Tuesday is now available on Android-powered mobile devices.
By Gracie Shepherd

Cable TV companies raise prices

Comcast and Knology customers have seen a price increase, but they aren't getting additional services. According to cable companies, broadcast networks are just being greedy.
By Gracie Shepherd

Sign 'wavers' ordered to stop

NORTH AUGUSTA — An animated performance by someone costumed as the Statue of Liberty will no longer be allowed on the streets of North Augusta.
By Bianca Cain Johnson and Nikasha Dicks

Valentine's preparations take months

The candy, cards and flowers of Valentine's Day take months of preparation for some local businesses.
By Gracie Shepherd

Kodak exiting camera market

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Picture it: Save for a few disposable point-and-shoots, Kodak is exiting the camera business. Eastman Kodak Co.

Biz bits

Charlene Sizemore was appointed to the board of directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.  

Smart Shopper

Review the basics of couponing, learn how to save on auto insurance when buying a new vehicle, and read about how to find a Valentine's Day dinner reservation late in the game.

On the move

Nate Edwards is the new vice president of sales at The Augusta Chronicle. He was previously classified advertising director. He has been in newspapers since 2003.

Day Planner

THURSDAY: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Drugs Don't Work seminar; 3-5 p.m.; Augusta Technical College, Jack Patrick Auditorium; $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers; (706) 821-1305

Construction roundup

Commercial building permits for construction projects in the Augusta area.
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James sworn in as fire chief

Chris James was officially sworn in as the new fire chief of Augusta during at ceremony at the Julian Smith Barbeque Pit this morning.
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