“Gay’s Christmas Tree Farm” in Augusta is celebrating their 10th anniversary for selling Christmas trees this year! And, they have some new stuff this year. They’ll be offering Snow Flocked Trees and will be able to flock trees upon request. They’ll also be accepting all major credit cards instead of just cash or check.
WRDW 1630AM 12-2PM OR STREAMING LIVE AT WWW.WRDWAM.COM
12:20pm – - Larry Miller, from Larry Miller Realty, will join us in the studio to chat about the recent recognition and prestigious award he received to commemmorate his 25 years of continuous excellence as a Century 21 franchisee. For more info on Larry Miller Realty, please visit: www.c21larrymiller.com
12:30pm – - Each day at this time we welcome in a staffing professional from either the Augusta or Aiken branch of Job Shop or Augusta/Aiken Staffing. They’ll share tips on hiring/getting hired and give us the Job Shop’s “Job of the Day”. For more info, please log onto: www.jobshopstaffing.com
12:45pm – - Our weekly travel segment with Margaret Centers of www.margaretstravel.com focuses on unique and exciting places for companies and individuals to travel to. This week’s topic: All Inclusives
*not just for honeymooners
*watersports galore
*Sandals, Couples, Beaches
*whats NOT included in ALL inclusive
*when to book
To reach Margaret, please call 706.396.3769
1:20pm – - Perry Barinowski with AIRSTAT will join us in the studio to chat about is his business, as a personal pilot, of flying folks where they want to go. For more info, please visit his website at: www.airstat.net
1:30pm – - Tara Glynn, from Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa, will join us over the phone to chat about their Annual OPEN HOUSE coming up on Friday, November 18th, from 6pm to 8pm.
All guests can purchase services and all retail at 25% off regular prices.
The salon is at 608 Ponder Place Dr Evans, GA 30809. Number to the salon is (706) 210-5335.
Please log onto their website at: www.tuscanyclassicspa.com
1:45pm – - Savannah Lakes Village and Golf Head Pro Sam Adams joins the “Buzz Boyz” to discuss the sport and business of golf. No holds barred with avid golfers Sam, John, and Bill. He’ll also share specials that are available at www.playthelake.com on either the Tara or Monticello courses. Call 1-800-332-0013
Congratulations to Steve Swanson- Station Manager of 88.3 WAFJ radio who was recently recognized by the CMB (Christian Music Broadcasters) as the 2011 Program Director of the Year (for Markets 101+).\
Steve received the award at CMB’s annual meetings in Orlando, FL. He also received the Program Director of the Year award in 2009.
Steve has served as WAFJ’s Station Manager since September of 2006.
To celebrate their GRAND OPENING, Everything Install & Delivery will be giving away a 42″ LCD Flat Panel TV once they reach 1000 likes!!!
Everything Install & Delivery is your option for professional Home Audio & Video Installation! Call them at 706-627-5222 or 706-836-0258!!
Installation Services Include:
Television, Surround Sound, Outdoor Speakers, Smart Remotes, TV & Audio Calibration, Home Theater Setup, Sound Dampening, Multi-Room Audio, Security Cameras, Wireless Internet Set-Up and Electronics Troubleshooting.
Also available: Custom Vinyl Decals & Graphics, and Fitness Equipment Delivery.
For more info, please visit their website at: www.everythinginstall.com
Click here to hear the podcast with Laurie Cook
Laurie Cook, from JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT stops by the radio version of the BUZZ to talk to Bill and John about the upcoming Business Hall of Fame Induction banquet. Laurie also talks about this year’s class of honorees.
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Simon Medcalfe, from the HULL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS at Augusta State stops by the radio version of the BUZZ for his monthly visit with Bill and John to talk about his monthly LEI, Augusta’s Leading Economic Index.
Courtesy: Aiken Standard
Kenny Thomas has proven his ability on the diamond. Now USC Aiken’s all-time winningest baseball coach, who has won 950 games as a head coach at the college level, is hoping to prove his worth in the kitchen.
Thomas and his wife Judy, along with owner Butch Roberson, have opened Aiken’s newest restaurant, Coach T’s Diner, at 1552 Whiskey Road in Aiken, across from the Mitchell Shopping Center.
The establishment, which opened Monday, serves everything from fried green tomatoes to fried bologna sandwiches, from baseball steaks to key lime pie and is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Aside from a menu that has something for every palate, Thomas and Roberson are most pleased with the atmosphere. There’s a large bar where diners can sit and chat with the folks behind the counter, two indoor dining sections with tables and chairs and an outside deck, complete with heaters for the winter months.
Roberson said he hopes Coach T’s transforms into a “Floyd’s Barber Shop” feel.
In fact, you’ll find Floyd, Andy, Barney and all the other Mayberry residents on Coach T’s four big-screen televisions if you come through the doors at lunch time. Thomas said they’ll show “Andy Griffith Show” reruns on the screens at lunch time, when hungry patrons can also sample the lunch special, which includes a special meat each day and multiple sides from which to choose.
“It’s a local place for people that want to hang out,” Thomas said. “There’s no strangers, and we have a lot of fun.”
The idea for Coach T’s Diner grew out of the success of Coach T’s Lunch Wagon, which the couple opened in April out of a trailer on Dougherty Road.
“The Lunch Wagon was a good way to get started,” said Thomas. “It did really well in the spring and fall, but the summer was tough, because it was so hot and people didn’t want to sit outside. But it gave us some valuable experience and got us going. This is a whole new ball game. It’s something we’ve dreamed about for years.”
Coach T’s will still have all of those same favorites from the Lunch Wagon – Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs, chicken salad, pimento cheese, chick fingers, fried honey buns and more – at the new restaurant, but it has also added steaks, salad, pizza, wings and what’s quickly becoming a specialty, sweet potato waffle fries. Friday night will be a catfish dinner night.
“We’ve got a little bit of everything,” said Thomas. “It’s a great menu. It’s not too many items, but it’s a wide variety.”
Coach T’s Diner is also the new home of ASTV’s weekly sports talk show, “Carolina Outdoors Presents: On the Sports Front.”
The show, which features local, college and professional sports, prize giveaways and questions from the crowd, is taped every Thursday from 7 until 8 p.m., in one of the two dining rooms at Coach T’s Diner.
Past guests have included South Carolina baseball coach Ray Tanner, professional golfer Kevin Kisner, Dekoda Watson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and college and high school athletes and coaches from across Aiken County.
Sports fans are encouraged to come participate in the show each week or watch it live on ASTV, Atlantic Broadband channel 95, or at www.aikenstandard.com.
“We’re very proud to have the show here,” said Thomas. “It’s live television, and we’re liable to do anything on there.”
Although the restaurant – which features USCA and other baseball memorabilia on the walls, including some from former MLB star Roberto Hernandez, who took a tour of the restaurant last week – has already opened its doors, Coach T’s will be celebrating its grand opening on Thursday with specials, live radio and television broadcasts and more.
Learn more about the new restaurant by visiting Coach T’s Diner on Facebook or give them a call at 226-0106.
Click here to hear the podcast with Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver
Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver stops by the radio version of the BUZZ for one of his frequent conversations with Bill and John. This time, the Mayor covers a variety of topics, including his distaste for some of the negativity in politics right now.
WRDW 1630AM 12-2PM OR STREAMING LIVE AT WWW.WRDWAM.COM
12:20pm – - Kimberly Perkins from Tiaras and Pearls will join us in the studio to chat about their unique business. They are located in Furys Ferry Station. At 229 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 113. Tiara’s and Pearls, spa for girls, is a posh spot for all your tots and tweens pampering needs. Their mission is to provide an exhilarating, fun, relaxing spa experience in an elegant, old hollywood setting fit for your princess. For more information, please visit: www.tiarasandpearls.net, or call them at the store location at: 706.922.7721
12:30pm – - Each day at this time we welcome in a staffing professional from either the Augusta or Aiken branch of Job Shop or Augusta/Aiken Staffing. They’ll share tips on hiring/getting hired and give us the Job Shop’s “Job of the Day”. For more info, please log onto: www.jobshopstaffing.com
12:45pm – - Simon Medcalfe will be in the studio to chat about his monthly commentary from Augusta State University.
1:20pm – - Laurie Cook, Excecutive Director of the Junior Achievement of Georgia, will join us in the studio to chat about the Central Savannah River Area Business Hall of Fame to be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Augusta Marriott.
1:30pm – - Robin Baxley from BEST Office Solutions will be in the studio to chat about how she got started in business 10 years ago and what products that “Best” offers. Robin is also our presenting sponsor for tonight’s “Buzz on Biz” Networking Event being held from 5:30-7:30pm at “Be My Guest” Catering & Events. Please visit BEST’s website at: www.bestofficesolutions.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. Today’s guest: William Blackledge – Department Head for Machine Tool Technology.
Join us this evening, Tuesday, November 15th, for our monthly “Buzz on Biz” Networking Event featuring guest sponsor: Robin Baxley with Best Office Solutions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: “Be My Guest” Catering & Events (Next to Academy Sports) on Washington Road in Evans, Ga.
*FIRST TIME Guests Are FREE!
*Dinner and Soft Drinks Included!
*Office Supply Door Prizes!!
Please rsvp immediately to Neil Gordon: neil.gordon@buzzon.biz