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May 19, 2025
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Simon Says: Employment and Earnings Off to a Good Start

The Augusta Labor Market Index (LMI) for the first quarter of 2015 increased by 0.25 percent. This compares favorably to the Georgia LMI, which decreased by 0.2 percent and is just below the growth rate of the LMI for South Carolina, which was 0.3 percent. In Augusta, employment increased by 500 jobs, and average weekly earnings were up $38.20. Hours worked fell by 42 minutes. The two other components in the LMI are the unemployment rate and the labor force. Normally, my favorite site, the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED),

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe May 19, 2025 No Comments
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Groundbreaking for the future of nursing education at Aiken Tech

Overcast skies and a light rain did not dampen the enthusiasm for a ceremony marking the start of a new nursing education building at Aiken Technical College. Doctor Forest Mahan, president of Aiken Tech, said the groundbreaking marks the beginning of the next chapter in the school’s commitment to educating healthcare professionals. He said it was the result of partnerships the school has formed in its dedication to providing skilled, compassionate, and dedicated professionals. “And it’s important to note that if you look around this campus, in addition to this

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Dana Lynn McIntyre May 19, 2025 No Comments
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Family of Entrepreneurs Opens 4th Business

It’s no secret that North Augusta is growing by leaps and bounds. ABD reports on new businesses opening regularly in the area. Carolina Hills Sandwich and Sweet Shoppe is yet another that opened its doors just last week at 433 Georgia Avenue in North Augusta. It’s between Parks Pharmacy and Carpenter’s Tire and Auto. “When my wife and I married 17 years ago, we lived in downtown Augusta. We loved the sandwiches and soups at Sunshine Bakery and at Sandwich City, especially the split pea soup and egg salad sandwiches,”

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Mitzi Oxford May 19, 2025 No Comments