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Connections & Career Conference: Anderson, Adkins & Co. CPA’s

Contact: Scott Adkins, Ricky Crawford Phone: 706-288-2000 Website: www.andersonadkins.com Address: 604 Ponder Pl Dr, Evans, GA 30809 Anderson, Adkins & Company is a local CPA firm with a long history in the Augusta area. The firm is currently managed by Scott Adkins and Ricky Crawford and was originally started by Mark Anderson in 1977. We recently met with Scott and Ricky to talk about how the firm has been able to remain successful after all these years. They believe the most important aspect of the firm’s success is their staff.

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Staff Report September 11, 2024 No Comments
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$122 million in savings to Georgia Power customers

The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has voted unanimously to approve a motion to expedite the return of approximately $122 million in funds beginning January 2025. The money is available due to recent changes to state tax law which lowered the Georgia Power’s corporate tax rate. The estimated savings for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt hours per month amounts to about $2.25 per month. This adjustment will partially offset the implementation of the third year of Georgia Power’s 2022 rate request. The move is the

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Staff Report September 10, 2024 No Comments
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Union workers in CSRA and across the South still on strike

The work stoppage pitting members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 3 against AT&T continues for a third week. The walkout began when talks between the company and the union broke down after two months of negotiations. Both the company and the union have sometimes posted daily updates on their respective websites. Both say talks resumed over the weekend. That followed the union’s September 2nd decision to step away from talks that included the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. CWA District 3 Vice President, Richard Honeycutt called the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 10, 2024 No Comments
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Opportunities ahead: Business growth in Augusta

As the second largest metro area in Georgia with more than 600,000 residents, Augusta continues to grow. In fact, Augusta has experienced a notable 26% population growth over the past two decades. There are several business trends and economic factors attracting more and more people to the area. One of the largest economic drivers in Augusta is the government. Fort Eisenhower has long played a significant role in spurring local growth as it brings military families, contractors, and other skilled workers to the area. Fort Eisenhower’s population has doubled over

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Kevin Glass, Augusta Market President, Synovus Bank September 10, 2024 No Comments
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Connections & Career Conference: Augusta Staffing Associates

Contact: Robert Kelly Phone: 706-860-4820 Website: Augusta Staffing Associates Address: 218 Oak Street North, Suite E Augusta, GA 30907 For over 45 years, Augusta Staffing Associates has been a staffing powerhouse with their trio of employment agencies across the CSRA. They currently have Augusta Staffing offices in Augusta and Aiken, as well as a Job Shop. Their headquarters are off Washington Rd in Martinez. Vice President, Robert Kelly, loves the work that Augusta Staffing does for the CSRA and is excited about the impact that they are making on the community.

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Erin Campbell September 10, 2024 No Comments
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When conflicts start at the top

Mediation isn’t always between management and employees. Sometimes, issues arise between owners or upper management. HR and Mediation expert, TeKay Brown Taylor says that’s the time to level the playing field. You can also catch the full radio program Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 10, 2024 No Comments
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New business guidelines for some Augusta businesses

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to attend a public meeting to learn about the recently adopted Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE). Augusta commissioners approved an amendment to the city code to add the program. The meeting will include details on how to apply for certification to be part of the program. “It’s really an opportunity for us to let the community know what’s going on with this program, but more specifically, to let them know that the program now exists and has been approved and what the next steps would

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Work it Out: Coming to the Mediation Table

So, what does a mediation session look like? In today’s “Work it out” video, certified mediation expert, TeKay Brown-Taylor says it could be the main people in a dispute or more. Also, watch the full radio program Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: Positive Labor News in CSRA

Last week, I reported that the unemployment rate in Augusta had risen to 4.1% in July, but what about other measures of the labor market? Employment increased by 500 to exceed 247,000 for the first time. Rising unemployment and more jobs are due to an increase in the labor force of a little over 700 people. Additionally, average weekly earnings were over $1,000 for the first time since December and average hours worked increased by 24 minutes in July from June. Overall, the three-month moving average Labor Market Index (LMI)

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe September 9, 2024 No Comments
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Connections & Career Conference: Kudzu Staffing

Contact: Shanna Patton Phone: 706-303-4325 Website: Kudzu Staffing Address: 7013 Evans Town Center Blvd, Suite 302 Evans, GA 30809 For the last 18 years, Kudzu Staffing has been filling important roles in the fields of Construction, Skilled Trades, Manufacturing, Industrial, Medical, and Education. HR Manager, Shanna Patton is proud of the work that Kudzu Staffing does daily for employees in the CSRA. “We believe in not only hiring individuals but cultivating long-lasting relationships,” she explains. “Like Kudzu, we are fast growing, hard to stop, and cover everything. We see each of

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Erin Campbell September 9, 2024 No Comments
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