Augusta Business Daily

01/29/2025

Find out the latest on the location for Books-A -Million in Aiken.

After several weeks of buzz regarding a potential new location for Aiken’s Books-A-Million (BAM), ABD has confirmed that space is being renovated for the bookstore at 243 Fabian Drive in Hitchcock Plaza. United Properties Corporation (UPC) based in East Meadow, New York owns shopping centers acros...

01/11/2025

Looking for a good hangout weekends this new year? Now you have another option. check out today's story for more.

It’s a New Year and there's a new entertainment venue inside the White’s Building on 936 Broad Street in downtown Augusta. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights are filled in January with different bands offering smooth R&B, Rock and Roll classics, and other easy listening options. Owner, Marty ...

01/10/2025

Today we debut our collaboration with Managed Nerds. They bring enterprise-grade cyber protection and quality IT services accessible to all businesses, no matter the size. Owner, Sharon Martin will bring you some helpful Tech Tips on how to manage your technology.

As frigid temperatures take hold in the CSRA, it may seem odd to be discussing keeping your laptop cool. But Sharon Martin says, “Cool it or fry it.” Learn more in today’s blog that may save your small business some big bucks. Click here.

01/09/2025

The wealth experts at Synovus has provided us with a closer look at the impact that inflation has been having on the Augusta Labor Market. Check out today's report.

According to the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA), Augusta’s population grew by more than 25,000 people over the last five years and is projected to grow by another 26,000 by 2028. In that same time, jobs rose by 3,700 and are projected to increase by almost 12,000 over the next…

12/14/2024

The walls are tumbling down at JBA.

"The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority is settling into a new location for its meetings, the Grand Lobby at the newly renovated Bell Auditorium. The location gives authority members and staff a front-row seat to watch the demolition of the James Brown Arena."

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The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority is settling into a new location for its meetings, the Grand Lobby at the newly renovated Bell Auditorium. The location gives authority members and staff a front-row seat to watch the demolition of the James Brown Arena. Well, you can see a building torn...

12/13/2024

Hospital construction passes the halfway point.

"Construction on Columbia County’s first-ever hospital is slightly ahead of schedule, despite some problems in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

The ground was broken for the hospital, being built on the Gateway to Grovetown, exit 190 off Interstate 20, in April of this year. Construction crews “topped out” the hospital, that is they reached the top of the structure, in June. Construction includes a separate building providing space for medical offices beside the main hospital. It was topped off in July."

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Construction on Columbia County’s first-ever hospital is slightly ahead of schedule, despite some problems in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The ground was broken for the hospital, being built on the Gateway to Grovetown, exit 190 off Interstate 20, in April of this year. Construction crews “topp...

12/12/2024

Radiothon raises more than $250,000 for children's hospital

"Christmas music and cheers filled the halls of Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia recently as listeners and viewers of local iHeart Media radio stations and WRDW generously supported patients and families for the 24th consecutive year.

In the end, the community pledged $255,612 to support Wellstar Children’s."

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Christmas music and cheers filled the halls of Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia recently as listeners and viewers of local iHeart Media radio stations and WRDW generously supported patients and families for the 24th consecutive year. In the end, the community pledged $255,612 to support Wel...

12/11/2024

Simon Says: Helene provides employment spike.

"Last week I gave my annual economic forecast, and for those unable to attend, here are the highlights. In the first part, I analyzed the impact of Hurricane Helene on the labor market."

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Last week I gave my annual economic forecast, and for those unable to attend, here are the highlights. In the first part, I analyzed the impact of Hurricane Helene on the labor market. Augusta recorded a record level of employment in October, the month after Helene hit. Employment rose by…

12/07/2024

Augusta Metro Chamber's Best in Business winners have been announced! Find out who won a few of the coveted honors in today's report.

At the Augusta Metro Chamber’s annual Best in Business award celebration, Innovation and Growth Through Collaboration was the overarching theme, and both recipients have displayed not only the endurance it takes to succeed in business but also a strong commitment to our community and a positive im...

12/05/2024

Cha Ching! There is record-breaking holiday spending expected this season!

"The just-wrapped-up five-day holiday shopping kickoff over Thanksgiving shows promise for the rest of the period.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported an estimated 197 million shoppers participated in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. That surpasses the prediction of 183.4 million shoppers. The full holiday shopping season is Nov. 1 through Dec. 31."

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The just-wrapped-up five-day holiday shopping kickoff over Thanksgiving shows promise for the rest of the period. The National Retail Federation (NRF) reported an estimated 197 million shoppers participated in the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. That surpasses the prediction of 183...

11/25/2024

CSRA Christmas campaigns are more important than ever in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

"The Salvation Army of Augusta has kicked off two familiar campaigns as Christmas shopping goes into high gear. After Helene, the requests for help are substantially higher.

The Angel Tree campaign provides toys and clothing to children who might otherwise receive little or nothing on Christmas Day.

Janelys Villalta, Marketing and PR Manager, told ABD they started taking applications for Angel Tree during the time of Hurricane Helene. She said last year, they served about 1,000 children. They’ve seen a big spike in requests this year."

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The Salvation Army of Augusta has kicked off two familiar campaigns as Christmas shopping goes into high gear. After Helene, the requests for help are substantially higher. The Angel Tree campaign provides toys and clothing to children who might otherwise receive little or nothing on Christmas Day.....

11/19/2024

For a business that relies on Pecan Trees, a hurricane can really shake things up. Luckily Stephanie Stuckey is a fighter and knows how to overcome anything. Read about her story directly from her. She's provided us her guest column today.

"In Georgia, where farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a way of life—Hurricane Helene tested those roots like few storms before. As the nation’s top pecan-producing state, Georgia takes great pride in its orchards and the farmers who tend them year after year. But Helene’s impact has left farms and rural communities with billions in damage, impacting pecan orchards especially hard and disrupting the broader supply chain."

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In Georgia, where farming is more than a livelihood—it's a way of life—Hurricane Helene tested those roots like few storms before. As the nation’s top pecan-producing state, Georgia takes great pride in its orchards and the farmers who tend them year after year. But Helene’s impact has left ...

11/18/2024

Do you work downtown and love Italian? Well, today we have a great option to tell you about for lunch today.

"You could say a piece of Italy moved into Augusta’s thriving medical district.

Aroma’s Italian Grill opened in late summer and one of the partners tells ABD the restaurant is far different from others in the CSRA.

“All of our products are imported from Italy. Our entire menu was built by Performance Company Food Groups in their test kitchen.”

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You could say a piece of Italy moved into Augusta’s thriving medical district. Aroma’s Italian Grill opened in late summer and one of the partners tells ABD the restaurant is far different from others in the CSRA. “All of our products are imported from Italy. Our entire menu was built…

11/13/2024

What can business do now after the hurricane?

"The Small Business Administration (SBA) joined with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce to explain the types of loans available to recover after the storm.

SBA is best known for assisting small businesses with financial needs, including startup and disaster recovery. However, the agency held a workshop on Friday to explain it can also help homeowners, renters, and nonprofit organizations."

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) joined with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce to explain the types of loans available to recover after the storm. SBA is best known for assisting small businesses with financial needs, including startup and disaster recovery. However, the agency held a wor...

11/10/2024

The life of a "mediapreneur" is exciting and filled with new adventures. This week proved to be one of those adventures.

"The stage was set for a big step in my self-publishing growth on Monday night in Atlanta. My foray with my wife, Melissa, and business partner, Mike Petchenik into the world of creating content around the premise of the exploding true crime genre has been interesting, time-consuming, and hopefully profitable."

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The stage was set for a big step in my self-publishing growth on Monday night in Atlanta. My foray with my wife, Melissa, and business partner, Mike Petchenik into the world of creating content around the premise of the exploding true crime genre has been interesting, time-consuming, and hopefully p...

11/08/2024

Helene damage has effected everything in the CSRA in one way or another, including the Columbia County Chamber Breakfast....

"The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has selected an alternative site for its annual Legislative Breakfast. Damage to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in the wake of Hurricane Helene meant individuals and organizations, including the Chamber, had to find alternate locations for their events."

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The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has selected an alternative site for its annual Legislative Breakfast. Damage to the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in the wake of Hurricane Helene meant individuals and organizations, including the Chamber, had to find alternate locations for their events. The annu...

11/05/2024

The CSRA is having a Construction BOOM!

"Augusta Business Daily spoke with Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA), Will Williams, President and CEO of Western SC Economic Development Partnership, and Austin Stacy, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Burke County (DABC), about the thousands of jobs that will need to be filled before new companies are up and running."

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Economic development leaders in Metro Augusta are celebrating the recent series of major companies coming to the area, creating hundreds of new jobs. While those jobs have been in the spotlight, there is a quieter, even larger, job growth bubbling just under the headlines. Augusta Business Daily spo...

11/04/2024

Yesterday and today will go down as two of the neatest experiences in awhile.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was the keynote at Sunday night’s Atlanta book festival. Talk about big shoes to fill— next up Monday night my co-author Mike Petchenik and I debut our documentary episode “Meet the Trial Watchers” and then have our book discussion.
Here is a really cool interview from Monday morning promoting it.
We were at Gray Television Digital Content Center CBS Channel 46.
First-class people in the building.
Our interview was on a program much like The Mix WRDW.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/11/04/local-authors-write-new-book-about-true-crime-trial-watchers/