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November 3, 2026
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Augusta’s Airport: Non-stop to Chicago, parking, and key staff updates

Soon, this notice above will be a thing of the past. The three-month-long project that closed a long-term parking lot at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is nearing completion. The repaving project began in August and removed 350 parking spots from service. Things will improve and expand in time for the busy holiday season. Members of the Aviation Commission were updated by Elizabeth Giles, the airport’s Senior Construction Project Manager. “I want to thank Ken (Hinkle, director of Aviation Services) and all staff for coming together and making a hard situation

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 3, 2026 No Comments
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Food Truck Heaven in the CSRA

The pedestrian park and event space at the 5th Street Bridge at Reynolds Street should be pretty packed this weekend for Foodie Fest, which is expected to be the biggest economic impact driver in November. According to Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council, about 80,000 visitors will be trying out unique food from up to 100 food vendors. The economic impact is expected to be almost $1.4 million. The following week and weekend, the Georgia School Counselor Association and the Head of the South Regatta are expected to bring in

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Neil Gordon November 3, 2026 No Comments
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Simon Says: Biggest employment jump in 18 months

The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not represent Augusta University. Employment in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) grew in September to the highest level since April 2025.  Total number of employees grew to 254,500, up 300. Large gains were seen in the government sector, up over 400, with most of those gains in local government. Federal government employment was up 100, but state was down 150. Leisure and hospitality had the second highest gain at 372. This sector has gained 1,000

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Hull College of Business Economics Professor November 3, 2026 No Comments