Friday, May 17, 2013

First Bank of Georgia expands into Evans

The Evans location, which opened Thursday, is First Bank of Georgia's seventh local branch.
By Jenna Martin

Augusta Exchange Chick-fil-A reopens

The Chick-fil-A on Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway reopened Friday after six weeks of renovations.

Some college grads finding it easier to land jobs

While some recent college graduates are finding jobs, others aren't. The Economic Policy Institute predicts the unemployment rate for this year's college graduates will be at 8.8 percent.
By Jenna Martin

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

Augusta area added 3,700 jobs in April

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Contract approved for downtown retail project

The recent string of downtown violence is not thwarting Augusta's Downtown Development Authority efforts to revitalize the urban retail sector.
By Jenna Martin

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Mother's Day shopping is often last minute

Many shoppers wait until the last minute to make Mother's Day purchases. This year, Americans are expected to spend about $20 billion on Mother's Day.
By Jenna Martin

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Development authority fills new position

The Augusta Economic Development Authority has hired WAGT reporter Jonathan Davis as its new existing industry coordinator.
By Jenna Martin

'Cupcake Wars' contestant opens cupcake store in Evans

Jeff Martin has opened a Smallcakes bakery in Liberty Square in Evans. The Hephzibah native appeared on three seasons of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars."
By Jenna Martin

Pharmacy open in south Augusta

Living Well Pharmacy is locally owned and is at 3736 Mike Padgett Highway, near Tobacco Road.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Couple dishes iced treats, gives back to the community

Dean and Denise Dozier, who have spent 25 years in disaster and emergency management, have started a Kona Ice venture, serving shaved ice and donating some of their revenue to local organizations.
By Jenna Martin

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Siblings reunite in business at Sunrise Grill

Chris Gurley owns Sunrise Grill in Martinez and North Augusta. His sister, Becky Corley, has recently come on board as manager at the North Augusta location. 
By Jenna Martin

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Augusta bar owners report revenue drop

A three-month police initiative aimed, in part, at lowering the number of driving-under-the- influence offenses has had some sobering effects, according to local bar owners.
By Jenna Martin

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Rezoning for Martinez townhome project approved

Despite objections from nearby residents, Columbia County's Planning Commission approved a plan to rezone a dormant Martinez office plaza for a 25-unit townhome complex.
By Barry L. Paschal
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Analysis finds bulk of club crime reports on southside

During the past five years, while sheriff's deputies were summoned to 27 downtown clubs 227 times, officers responded to 312 other incidents - including three homicides - at 26 clubs in south Augusta.
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