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October 13, 2026
Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Job earnings up 13% in Augusta!

Our paychecks are far out-pacing inflation in Augusta. It’s not even close. Employment has grown by 100 since August 2025, and the unemployment rate has fallen from 4.2% to 3.9%. The unemployment rate is the lowest since March 2024. The labor force, those in work and those seeking work, has grown by almost 6,000 people in the last year.  Hours worked is the only labor market variable that decreased from August 2026, down 6 minutes. Average weekly earnings in the private sector increased by $153 from August 2025 to a

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Hull College of Business Economics Professor October 13, 2026 No Comments
B2B Stories

AI takes aim at manufacturing jobs

The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) hosted a 53-foot mobile center combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing technology. This marked a return visit by the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) and Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM). The mobile studio invited students and professionals to have firsthand experience with the latest technology.  “What we’re trying to do today is expose those that are seeking jobs in the manufacturing industry, especially in advanced manufacturing,” GCITC executive director Eric Toler explained for ABD. “Show them how AI

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 13, 2026 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Guest Column: Augusta area congressman steps into manufacturing issue

Publisher’s Note: Great Dane is trying to protect its company and local jobs. They transport products to and from companies in the CSRA. Recently, Congressman Rick Allen took action to protect Great Dane and others in the trailer industry. The following is a letter from Great Dane, a Statesboro-based transporter. The trailer industry plays a central role in transporting everyday items like food, medication, and other essential products to citizens across the country. More than 10,000 Americans work in this industry, which supports an additional 50,000 jobs in the freight

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Chris Hammond, EVP, Great Dane October 13, 2026 No Comments