This time of year, homelessness becomes more of an issue because of the weather. Ann Marie McManus is ending her 40th year as a local realtor and discusses the importance of making sure all Augustans are warm at night.
Last week I gave my annual economic forecast, and for those unable to attend, here are the highlights. In the first part, I analyzed the impact of Hurricane Helene on the labor market. Augusta recorded a record level of employment in October, the month after Helene hit. Employment rose by 100 to 248,000. Four Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) were hit by Helene (Augusta, Hinesville, Savannah, and Valdosta), and employment in those MSAs rose by 175 on average. Employment in MSAs totally unaffected by Helene fell to 88. Additionally, earnings in
The Vice President and Managing Director of Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce helped the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce wrap up the 2024 Executive Luncheon series. Tim Monahan offered a glimpse into what he anticipates the first 100 days of the 119th Congress will look like on Capitol Hill as 2025 begins. Up first will be the change in leadership, with Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) stepping in as the new Senate Majority leader. The first chore facing the Senate will be confirmation hearings for income President Trump’s
