Filmmakers offer fifth serving of Poison Peach festival
Movie buffs can see nearly 20 local films this weekend at the Poison Peach 5 Film Festival.The fifth annual event will showcase 15 short films and four feature films by local and regional talent at...
View Article'Spamalot' can guarantee a night of laughs
Fans of the popular British comedy group Monty Python can get a dose of laughter through the musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Bell...
View ArticleToday's Home: Heritage Pine
Pansy and Tony Hairston-Fugghett’s home is in the Heritage Pine subdivision, a part of the ongoing Laney-Walker/Bethlehem revitalization project.Heritage Pine is what they’ve been looking for.“It kind...
View ArticleAll-new circus allows audience front-row view
The performance known as “The Greatest Show on Earth” is coming back to town. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will present its circus act “Fully Charged, Gold Edition” from Feb. 7 to 10 at...
View ArticleToday's Home: Walton Farms
When Dr. Carolyn Jackson was looking for a larger home, she found everything on her wish list at Walton Farms in Hephzibah.She was seeking more space in case her aging parents ever needed to move in...
View ArticleMusic store owner enjoys selling, playing, teaching
Owning a music store was a childhood dream for Stewart Ray.Ten years ago, Ray fulfilled his dream when he opened Center Stage Music, which sells guitars, drums, keyboards and sound equipment, at 3830...
View ArticleToday's Home: Northwood
When Edwin and Rhonda Deshong were expecting their fourth child, they started looking for a larger home to accommodate their growing family.They learned about Northwood subdivision in Evans from a...
View ArticlePhotography business has grown with clients
Rick Milton has watched some of his clients grow up before his eyes – and camera lens.“There’s nothing cooler than to photograph the wedding of somebody that you photographed when they were a child in...
View ArticleOwner makes clocks tick
At Sweeney’s Watch & Clock Repair, clocks tick constantly and chime in unison on the hour. The clocks hanging throughout the shop have been repaired by owner David Sweeney and are awaiting pickup...
View ArticleToday's Home: Ashebrooke
When Karissa Dungy was looking for her first home, she found everything she wanted in Ashbrooke subdivision in Grovetown.“It’s a really nice area. I know a lot of military people that live in here,”...
View ArticleBicycle shop owner's wheels keep turning
While other 18-year-olds were partying or trying to determine a college major, Brett Ardrey was becoming the owner of a bicycle shop.The owner of Outspokin’ Bicycles at 1904 Walton Way has been in the...
View ArticleAugusta bakery owner turns hobby into 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 place,”...
View ArticleDancing Stars accept spotlight to fight Alzheimer's
Local stars are putting on their dancing shoes to raise money to help those with Alzheimer’s disease.The third annual Dancing Stars of Augusta will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Bell...
View ArticleMan brings Chicago flavor to Augusta
When Frank Harris got married and moved to Augusta from Chicago a few years ago, he learned many Augustans were not familiar with authentic Chicago cuisine. It gave him the idea for a business.Last...
View ArticleDance party to kick off fourth Augusta Pride festival
Augusta Pride festivalgoers have something extra to look forward to this year.The fourth annual festival will feature two days of public events, kicking off with Beats on Broad: Augusta’s Largest...
View ArticleCasket store owner started reluctantly
Sharon Murdick never planned to get into the casket business, but she gave it a try after several people told her she’d be perfect for it.Murdick opened Caskets & More, which sells caskets, granite...
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