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February 2, 2022
Consumer Stories

SIMON SAYS: Poor job outlook in the CSRA

Editor’s Note: Despite hearing companies are willing to hire, the numbers in the CSRA don’t bear that out. Since June, the local economy has struggled to add jobs. With fewer job openings the outlook, at least in terms of overall employment, for the beginning of 2022 isn’t any better. The A.U. and ABD economist, Dr. Simon Medcalfe shares the numbers with some perspective on outside influences. Job openings in Georgia fell by 8.0% to 379,000 and by 6.6% to 170,000 in South Carolina in November 2021 according to data just

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor February 2, 2022 No Comments
B2B Stories

Georgia on an economic upswing

    In today’s Georgia business update, Atlanta reporter Mike Petchenik says Coke and Coors are teaming up and state economic leaders predict a rebound year for the Peach State in 2022.  

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Consumer Stories

Aiken couple celebrates anniversary of their sweet business

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away. What are you planning for your sweetheart? Some say it with flowers, others with candy. If you are thinking sweet stuff, Aikenites swear by Cyndi’s Sweet Shoppe. Today begins their 10th year in business. That’s when Dick and Cindy Rudisill opened their downtown shop in Aiken. Business has been booming ever since. Dick worked in the food and grocery industry. Cindy was in the medical field. The Syracuse, New York natives fell in love with Aiken. “Dick suggested opening a candy store

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Mitzi Oxford February 2, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Q&A with three female, millennial State Farm agency owners

There are many State Farm Insurance agencies throughout the CSRA (see photo above story), but three of these local agencies, all owned by women in their 20s, opened within the last year. ABD interviewed these agents to learn about the joys and challenges of being a small business owner in the insurance industry. State Farm agents offer a variety of products, such as car, home, health, and small business insurance policies, as well as investments. Morgan Brinson, 28, became an agent in January 2021, and her office is located at

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Josh Heath February 2, 2022 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Airport takes flight with new event

The Augusta Regional Airport is inviting members of the local community to get some exercise while also supporting a worthy cause. The airport – located at 1501 Aviation Way – will host the Run the Runway 5K (see photo above story) on Saturday, March 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and all proceeds will go to ForcesUnited. Registration is $30 for teens and adults, $25 for children 8-12, and free for children 7 and under. Founded in 2007 as the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project, ForcesUnited connects veterans to

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Josh Heath February 2, 2022 No Comments