Sunday, June 16, 2013

Real estate broker committed to Richmond County

Auben Realty owner Tyson Schuetze started his career as a music journalist in New York before getting his feet wet in the real estate market.
By Jenna Martin

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Downtown welcomes dogs

A downtown that feature 17 cafes that welcomes dogs on outdoor patios has helped Augusta claim a high "Fido factor."
By Wesley Brown

Friday, June 14, 2013

Consumers don't spend for dads like they do for moms

According to National Retail Federation surveys, Father's Day spending follows Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter and Valentine's Day.
By Jenna Martin

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Columbia County is one of fastest-growing U.S. counties

From 2010-2012, Columbia County's population increased by 6 percent, while populations in Richmond and Aiken counties grew less, according to the latest U.S. census data released Thursday.
By Jenna Martin and Steve Crawford

'Veranda concept' presented for downtown

Augusta Commission member Marion Williams presented a plan Thursday to beautify a portion of downtown by adding water features and green space above two parking bays near the James Brown statue.
By Jenna Martin

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Procter & Gamble job phase outs begin

Procter & Gamble has begun phasing out workers in its powdered-detergent operations and expects to have more than half of that workforce moved by September.
By Jenna Martin

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Music store owner moving because of downtown violence

Rock Bottom Music owner Jonathan Karow said downtown crime is the driving force behind moving his store from Broad Street to the Fairway Square shopping center on Washington Road.
By Jenna Martin

Monday, June 10, 2013

Wal-Mart plans progress in North Augusta

A second North Augusta Wal-Mart is coming to Edgefield Road after a land purchase was finalized with developers and Wal-Mart onFriday. Plans also include five outparcels and a shopping center near ...
By Jenna Martin

Friday, June 7, 2013

Young women gain confidence, career advice at workshop

Deja Green, 14, can see her name in bright lights one day. Lauren James, also 14, aspires to become a software engineer, and Precious Hill, 15, has dreams of opening her own bakery.
By Jenna Martin

Housing market to gradually improve this summer

The local and national housing market is expected to see continued gradual improvement this summer.
By Jenna Martin

Fired T-Mobile worker sues for religious discrimination

T-Mobile is being sued for religious discrimination by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after a new employee at the company's Augusta call center was fired for refusing to train ...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Reality star opens boutique in Augusta

Grammy-award winning songwriter and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss opens a TAGS Boutique on Wrightsboro Road in Augusta.
By Jenna Martin

Monday, June 3, 2013

VeryVera will close doors

The VeryVera cafe and retail store on Washington Road will close June 28. Owner Vera Stewart is also closing her mail order operation to focus on her cookbook and family.

Alexander Drive apartments get go-ahead

A proposed 252-unit apartment complex on Alexander Drive, which is highly contested by neighbors in National Hills, was approved Monday by Augusta Planning Commission.
By Jenna Martin

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Family takes its love of water to work

Steve and Leslie Wright own Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental with their 22-year-old daughter, Katie Wright.
By Jenna Martin

Friday, May 31, 2013

Aiken Mall won't go to auction Monday

The Aiken Mall, in the throes of foreclosure, was pulled off the auction list Friday. Bidding was scheduled to begin Monday at the Aiken County courthouse.
By Jenna Martin

Manufacturing leading local temp jobs

Several Augusta-based staffing agencies are finding the greatest local demand for temporary workers falls within the manufacturing sector.
By Jenna Martin

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Augusta visitors expected to spend $1.7 million in June

The Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Augusta Sports Council released a report showing that next month more than 3,300 guests are scheduled to attend five events.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

South Augusta apartment complex still planned

Plans for a 252-unit apartment complex on Peach Orchard Road are still in the works, though a construction date has not been nailed down.
By Jenna Martin

Fort Gordon to take most furloughs on Fridays

Starting July 8, most Fort Gordon organizations will close on Fridays to consolidate 11 weeks of civilian furloughs into one day a week and "provide predictability" for customers seeking services ...
By Wesley Brown
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