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Former Buzz Ambassador John Forde was out and about and spotted ongoing construction of a new Family Dollar on Peach Orchard and Rosier Roads near the Poteet Funeral Home.

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A local Gold’s Gym employee has combined her love of feeling good with looking good. Katie Silarek has just incorporated Bella Bronzage (Bronze-ay) LLC and will be “delivering beautiful tans” (In French Bella Bronzage means “beautiful tans”).

She will go to people’s homes, offices, or area salons and take about 20 minutes to apply the even spray tan application. The regular rate is $45 for the service and grand opening discounts are available.

She will also do after-hours office parties, in home parties, wedding\prom parties etc…

www.bellabronzage.com for more info and a link to the maker of the tanning compound.

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Anderson’s Plaza has just completed a several hundred thousand dollar façade improvement on the Bobby Jones Expressway. One of Columbia Counties’ oldest plazas has been modernized with some tan stucco. The anchor store on the corner is Furniture Outlet, run by Tim Kennedy, who just to work in the General Freight Furniture Store with his Mom Martha, father, and other family members including Eddie Kennedy who runs Great Deals on Furniture. There is also a chain golf store on the far right and many specialty stores in between.

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AUGUSTA, Ga., May 27, 2011 – The City of Augusta Traffic Engineering Division is pleased to announce the installation and start-up of its first adaptive traffic signal system along Wrightsboro Road between Marks Church Road and Barton Chapel Road.  This system, which went on-line between 9:00 am and 10:30 am on Friday May 27, operates utilizing video detection to continuously optimize signal timings and coordination of the corridor based on real-time traffic.   The new system, which is able to adjust to unexpected fluctuations in traffic, is expected to reduce congestion and travel times through the corridor by up to 30%, thereby resulting in fuel savings for the general public.  The approximately $400,000 system was paid for using a combination of SPLOST funds and a stimulus grant from the US Department of Energy.  By the end of the year, adaptive systems will also be installed along Washington Road as well as Fort Gordon Gates 1 and 2.

For more information, please contact Steve Cassell, Traffic Engineering at 706-821-1710 or email: scassell@augustaga.gov .

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Every Thursday night in June and July they will be showing G rated movies outside on the patio, with a new movie every week! The movies start as soon as the sun goes down so approximately 8:00pm! Don’t forget that their kids meals are still 97 cents on Thursday nights! So come on in for some good food and fun!

Since there are only a limited number of picnic tables we ask that everyone please bring a lawnchair to ensure we have enough seats for everyone to enjoy the movie!

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Augusta, GA, May 27, 2011– MAU Workforce Solutions, a staffing and recruiting firm based in Augusta, GA, is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 1^st from 9:00AM-4:00PM to fill 50 + job openings at local CSRA industrial sites, including E-Z-GO and Kimberly Clark. Positions pay up to $16 per hour. Please join MAU at the Hampton Inn located at 4081 Jimmie Dyess Parkway.

All job fair attendees will be entered to win one of three $25 Wal-Mart gift cards.

All applicants must have a clean background, and must submit to a drug screen. Job fair attendees will be interviewed on a first-come, first-served basis for consideration in the available positions. A wide variety of shift models and shift schedules are available. Ask about our MAU Associate Referral Program which includes a potential $50 bonus.

MAU is seeking applicants to fill the following positions:

Aiken

• Machine Operators
• Quality Technicians

Augusta

• Mechanical Assemblers- E-Z-GO
• Inventory Clerk
• Welders- E-Z-GO
• CNC Operator- E-Z-GO

Beech Island

• Forklift Drivers- Kimberly Clark
• Stackers-Kimberly Clark
• Packers- Kimberly Clark
• Machine Operations Support- Kimberly Clark

North Augusta

• Welders

What: MAU Workforce Solutions Job Fair

Date: Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Location: Hampton Inn

Address: 4081 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909

Directions: Take Exit 194 Belair Rd/Dyess Pkwy, then turn left. Hampton Inn is located on your right next to Waffle House.

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Goal:

Create a handicap accessible outdoor classroom environment that can be utilized by all teachers and students at North Augusta Elementary School.

Background:

The North Augusta Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School Improvement Committee (SIC) sought support in order to build an Outdoor Classroom on the grounds of NAES.  The project is to construct an outdoor classroom that will serve as a shaded place for teachers to create hand’s on and real life learning experiences for the students which will improve their quality of education.  The classroom will support many of South Carolina’s science standards and will also give the teachers a chance to make book-to-life concept connections for the students.  The classroom will also support the special needs program at NAES by giving those students a different learning environment.  Additionally, in a study done by a consortium of 16 State Education Departments across the U.S. found that schools with “hands-on environmental curriculums” saw 100% improvement in student behavior attendance, and attitudes along with a 77% improvement on standardized tests.

Description:

The project will consist of building a 24’ x 30’ covered shelter which will include concrete foundations, concrete slab, colored split face concrete block columns, stained wood beams & trusses, stained tongue & groove wood roof decking, a metal roof, and picnic tables.  Some additional sidewalks will be constructed to connect the new shelter to existing sidewalks for accessibility.  If funding/resources/donations allow, the project will include the installation of electrical outlets, lights, and fans.  The classroom will be constructed adjacent to a nature trail.  This trail will serve as an extension of the building for the science teachers.

Funding:

The PTO raised $5000 and obtained a $2500 grant from Home Depot.  The building will cost more than $7500 to construct.  Leadership North Augusta’s Class of 2011 has many connections with local contractors and suppliers and is seeking donations in materials and labor to bridge the gap between the money raised and the final construction costs.  Anyone interested in making monetary, material, or labor donations for this project can contact Fletcher Dickert of Leadership North Augusta Class of 2011 @ fdickert@allenbatchelor.com.  A plaque will be installed on the structure listing the names of all individuals or businesses that make contributions for this project.

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WRDW 1630AM 12-2PM OR STREAMING LIVE AT WWW.WRDWAM.COM

boyz are back from a holiday well spent and raring to share some “buzz”. Today is the “swan song” for Jeff and Dena at Advanced Services. Tune in for their segment and phone in your neat buzz at 706.922 1630 from 12-2 today.

Here’s our complete guest list:

12:20pm : ROBBIE VALENTINE will join you in the studio to chat about COBRA.

The COBRA self defense program is a program designed under the structure of the policy academy by an ex-police officer in Florida.  It is a national program with trained and certified instructors under a strict curriculum.  It teaches real life scenarios to average people and is NOT martial arts.  It is an introduction to the arts but takes less time to master the techniques and is less complicated.  It is for the young, middle aged and older groups.  It is the ultimate self defense program.  Look at this link for a better understanding of the COBRA program.

http://stsdkarate.com/

1230 job shop job of the day

12:45pm - -  ADVANCED SERVICES CEO Jeff Annis and COO Dena Thomas share “Work Life Strategies” from their years of experience running companies. Today is the last segment for awhile.

1:20pm - – TROY POST – Executive Director Development Authority of ColCo will be joining you in the studio.  He’ll chat about business development, expansions, growth in ColCo.

His cell is 706.474.2736.

www.choosecolumbiacounty.com

1:45pm - - We welcome a different member of the Augusta Technical College staff to help our listeners look for some new training options or to plan a new future with studies that will yield a new career. For more information, log on to www.augustatech.edu

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AUGUSTA, GA — The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Augusta Magazine, are pleased to announce ten of Augusta’s most outstanding young professionals. The young professionals that have been selected as the “Top 10 in 10” entered into a competitive nomination process in March and have emerged as this year’s most promising and rising stars.

“The 10 in 10 recipients demonstrate what makes our community unique and full of promise,” says Sue Parr, Chamber President.  Each recipient is featured in the June/July issue of Augusta Magazine, will receive a submitted nomination on their behalf to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 Competition this year and will be honored at the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon on June 22^nd. The luncheon will include a presentation and recognition by Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver, a former Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 Recipient.

In submitting nominations on behalf of each recipient to Georgia Trend Magazine, the Chamber’s goal is to expand recognition for Augusta’s young professional talent throughout the State of Georgia.  In 2010, Top 10 in 10 Recipient Rebekah Henry with the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art was featured in the publication along with 39 other young rising stars in the state.

Nominations were submitted and reviewed by a selection committee panel of business leaders in Augusta.  The following professionals have been named the Augusta Region’s Top Ten in Ten Young Professionals to Watch:

Christopher A. Cosper Age: 32  Attorney

Hull Barrett, PC

Matt Driskell Age: 33  Director of Managed Care & Reimbursement

MCGHealth, Inc.

Brooke Hixon Age: 28  Human Resources Benefit Specialist

MAU Workforce Solutions

Katrina Hollmann Age: 33  Director of Marketing Communications

Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Chavone R. Hollimon Age: 32  Health Awareness/Communications Manager

Augusta Partnership for Children, Inc.

Shizuo Z. Kuwahara Age: 34  Orchestra Conductor

Symphony Orchestra Augusta

Kyle Masters Age: 25   Assistant Project Manager

R.J. Griffin & Company

Erin Moseley Age: 29  Project Architect

Dickinson Architects, PC

Chris Newsome Age: 31   Owner

Newsome Electrical Construction, LLC

Lindsay S. Thetford Age: 28  Marketing Community Relations Manager

The Augusta Chronicle

“We salute the achievements of these outstanding individuals and we look forward to watching their professional careers grow and prosper,” says Parr.

Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 are expected to have more influence on the future of economic roles and lifestyles than many generations that have come before them.  Cities across the country are vying to retain and import a generation that is thought to be green, highly educated, and one that is radically transforming work environments and social networks.  Most business development experts agree that cities that create a landscape and culture that cultivates young professionals will be at a competitive advantage in terms of business attraction and quality workforce.

The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch was developed in 2009 by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce to annually highlight ten young professionals (ages 25-35) in the Augusta Region.

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Old-fashioned good times at Lookaway Inn are planned for Saturday June 4th. The festivities begin with an official Grand Opening at 11:00am of Lookaway Inn and Events Center. The Innkeepers, Diana and Kelly Combs will be hosting the ribbon cutting. Sixth grader Alice Dyches the winner of North Augusta Idol 2011 be singing during the Grand Opening Ceremony.

At 11:15 the Friends of Lookaway, a volunteer group dedicated to the historic preservation of Lookaway Inn, will introduce the new Community Garden at Lookaway. The garden’s development theme is “Looking Out for Lookaway” and is being funded through donations by local businesses including Quality Printing, Between The Edges Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc. and many other businesses. Kris Harwood one of the Friend’s members and garden project lead says, “We are so fortunate to have Lookaway and Rosemary in our community. These classic historic homes must be preserved for future generations including Dr.Mealing’s famed camellia gardens at Lookaway.” Tonya Kelley, also a member of Friends of Lookaway states, “The Community Garden still has some spaces available for businesses and anyone interested in ‘owning’ a piece of this wonderful garden. Just come on June 4th and select your plot in the garden for as little as $10. The money raised will pay for plants. The garden will continue to beautify North Augusta and donors will be able to come by and see ‘their garden’ for many years.”

There will be free tours of Lookaway Inn starting at 11:30 including the men’s and women’s parlors, dining and bedrooms and courtyard. Free lecture by Tony Riley and Mark Newell at noon: “Edgefield pottery, ‘Dave the slave’ pots, SC Dispensary and Aiken/Augusta trolley. Gary Dexter will be showing and selling his wood-fired kiln pottery. Henry Wynn will show and sell his original art. There’s also a free children’s Jump House for the kids. At 2:45 there will be prize drawings for those holding raffle tickets. Tickets can be purchased onsite and donations will help fund the Community Garden. Prizes include free evenings at Lookaway, a basket of wonderful items from LaDeeDa Home Décor and Gifts and a gift certificate from the Men’s Refinery.

Music will be provided by musicians and singers from 11:00 through 3pm (please see performance schedule below). Music lovers are asked to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music from Lookway’s veranda. Free lemonade and popcorn will be available. For questions or information call 803-426-1030.

Lookaway Inn Grand Opening and Open House

Saturday, June 4th – 11am – 3pm

Ceremonies, Tours, Lectures, Schedule:

11:00 – Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting of Lookaway Inn

and Alice Dyches (NA 6th Grade) singer and winner of NA Idol 2011

11:15 – New Community Garden Introduction – “Looking Out for Lookaway”

11:30 – Art and Pottery Sale – Henry Wynn (artist), Gary Dexter (potter)

11:30 – Free Guided Tours – Lookaway Inn

11:30 – Free Bounce House – Jump fun for the kids

12:00 – Lecture: Edgefield Pottery, Dave pots, SC Dispensary & Local Trolley

–Tony Riley and Mark Newell

2:45 – Prize Drawings for Community Garden Raffle –

(Prize sponsors: Lookaway Inn, La Dee Da and Men’s Refinery)

Free Live Music – Performance Schedule – Lookaway Inn Veranda:

11:30 – 12:00 – Sean McDonald (NA 5th Grade) – blues singer & guitar

- Jordan Rose Parker (NA 3rd Grade) – singer

- Delaney Cruz (NA 8th Grade) – violin

12:00 – 12:15 – Southern Blend, Barber Shop Quartet

12:15 – 12:30 – Savannah Campbell (NAHS 11th Grade) – singer, acoustic guitar)

12:30 – 1:15 – The Henry’s (Henry Wynn and son) – acoustic musicians

1:15 – 2:00 – Savannah River Blue Grass Band

2:00 – 2:15 – Southern Blend, Barber Shop Quartet

2:15 – 3:00 – Savannah River Blue Grass Band

Submitted by Larry Baratto, for Lookway Inn

l.baratto@live.com

803-426-1030

803-613-1178

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