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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Former Olde Town inn to become apartments

A Victorian home at 334 Greene Street, with origins dating back to the late 19th century, is being restored and converted into 10 studio apartments.
By Jenna Martin

Saturday, May 25, 2013

William S. Morris IV to lead Morris Venture Capital

William S. "Will" Morris IV has been named CEO of Morris Venture Capital, a new division of Morris Communications Co. LLC, announced William S. Morris III, the chairman and CEO of Morris ...

Friday, May 24, 2013

Map aims to promote downtown Augusta

Each map includes more than two dozen ads from local businesses, a self-guided walking tour, a list of downtown events and information on how to deal with panhandlers.
By Kelly Jasper

Texas Roadhouse opening here

Texas Roadhouse is expected to open in early October on Sherwood Drive near Washington Road.
By Jenna Martin

Downtown residents enjoy low cost of living

Downtown Augusta rental occupancies are high, with residents enjoying a low cost of living and the community but wanting more retail.
By Jenna Martin

Thursday, May 23, 2013

SRS workers to resume full-time schedules next week

About 2,000 Savannah River Site workers whose hours were reduced April 1 due to federal budget cuts will return to normal schedules next week.
By Rob Pavey

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

MAU celebrates 40th anniversary with renovations

MAU Workforce Solutions is celebrating 40 years in Augusta by completing extensive renovations on its building at the corner of Greene and Fifth streets.
By Jenna Martin

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

National Hills residents question proposed apartment complex

National Hills residents voiced concerns about an apartment complex proposed nearby on Alexander Drive.
By Jenna Martin

Monday, May 20, 2013

Technology internship program open to high school students

The Technology Association of Georgia has extended its high school summer internship program to students in metro Augusta.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Developer finds reward in building relationships

Local real estate developer Joe Todd sees the importance of building community relationships as he develops communities.
By Jenna Martin

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
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Commission extends Heery contract

Augusta commissioners approved Tuesday a discounted two-year extension of sales tax manager Heery International's contract to oversee a handful of city construction projects.
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