April 10, 2024

B2B Stories

SRS apprentice program is a win-win

In 2020, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) and the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) established an apprenticeship program to address attrition levels and create a pipeline that supports a healthy and thriving workforce. After expanding site-wide, the SRS Apprenticeship School has successfully graduated over 530 apprentices – 91% of which have accepted full-time positions at the Site. “When multiple dedicated organizations come together, there is nothing we can’t accomplish,” said Dorian Newton, Acting Director, Savannah River Site Training. “Since the start of our partnership, LSCOG has supported over 24

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Consumer Stories

Four golf movies to celebrate the Masters

The legendary Masters Tournament kicks off at the Augusta National Golf Club for the 88th consecutive year today. It’s a tradition that adds to the list of reasons why Augusta is often on the map, and, naturally, is the biggest buzz in the city today. The game of golf is not as widely exploited in the movies as much as baseball, football, or other national pastimes, but it has been both the subject and story-driver of a handful of beloved films. While most tee-time fanatics will be watching the back-to-back

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Red carpet rolls out for business prospects

Amidst the green jackets this week at Augusta National, business leaders will welcome other business leaders from across the country and around the world via the annual Red Carpet Tour today. It’s an opportunity to see what Georgia and Augusta have to offer in the way of industry and economic development. The invitation-only event is in its 62nd year, hosted by the Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Economic Development, and provides an opportunity for guests to be paired with a Georgia business industry leader who will provide insight into

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Consumer Stories

Georgia film tax credit survives legislative review

The Georgia Legislature passed hundreds of bills, both statewide items and those addressing local concerns, in the just-ended 2024 legislative session and sent them to Gov. Brian Kemp (R) for his signature. House Bill 1180 was not among them which is good news for movie-making in Georgia. The bill would have revised one of the state’s most popular tax credit incentives, the one available to filmmakers to entice them to film productions in the Peach State. Productions are eligible for a tax break of up to 30%. Randy Davidson, Founder

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Closings

DIY franchise closing in CSRA; other location remains

An Evans franchisee decided to close up shop after three years in business. April Barbin and Lindsay Gay posted on Facebook that they were closing their AR Workshop. According to their website, they are cousins by marriage and best friends. AR Workshop opened originally in the shopping center outside the Riverwood Subdivision late in the last decade and the owners sold in April and June of 2021. https://augustabusinessdaily.com/evans-diy-business-sold-to-new-owners/ They are located next door to Rooted Coffeehouse at 3116 William Few Parkway and offer hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home

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SRS apprentice program is a win-win

Four golf movies to celebrate the Masters

Red carpet rolls out for business prospects

Georgia film tax credit survives legislative review

DIY franchise closing in CSRA; other location remains

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