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Shining City on a Hill: A True Return to Greatness

Ronald Reagan liked to use the phrase, “Shining City on a Hill” to describe our country. He used that description both on the eve of his election in 1980 and in capping his eight years in office by discussing its meaning in his farewell address from the presidency in January 1989. The origins of that phrase came from a Pilgrim named John Winthrop in 1630, who used the term to describe what he hoped America would become. Reagan used Winthrop’s phrase (actually “Shining City upon a Hill”) to describe how

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Dr. Rick Franza July 23, 2024 No Comments
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Credit Card issues: Hull College professor weighs in

A James M. Hull College of Business professor at Augusta University says to be careful in ways you are reducing your credit card debt. She responded recently to a Lendingtree survey indicating Americans have more than $1 trillion in credit card debt and the average American has around a $6,500 balance. Many cards offer 0% APR on balance transfers for certain lengths of time. But is it worth it if you don’t plan to pay off the entire balance during the promotional period? Wendy Habegger, PhD, senior lecturer in the James

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Staff Report July 22, 2024 No Comments
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Advice for CSRA companies to limit fraud

Two things about fraud are guaranteed. It is not going away and every day, the criminals find a new way to get your money. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s recent Third Thursday event brought in an expert from Ameris Bank, which sponsored the workshop. Seanne Holliday, with 35 years’ experience in banking, is from the Regional Treasury serving the South and North Carolina region of Ameris Bank. She is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). “We deal with fraud from every perspective. People that

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 22, 2024 No Comments
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40th Anniversary: Helping families adjust

In today’s 40th Anniversary look back at Ann Marie McManus’ ongoing real estate career, she looks at a recent home sale and how the older couple is adjusting to a new life!

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Ann Marie McManus July 22, 2024 No Comments
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Former Pro Football player to open new CSRA restaurant

After growing up in Huger, SC near Mt. Pleasant, Fernando Washington played professional football for the Frankfurt Galaxy, the World League of America in Germany for two years. It was one of two original NFL Europe teams. He was a defensive end who moved to Aiken two years ago and has transitioned to a business owner and chef. It might seem like an unusual fit, but preparation and cooking come as naturally to Washington as sacking the quarterback. “I grew up in a large family of good cooks starting with

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Mitzi Oxford July 22, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA professionals needed for high-paying jobs in Aiken and elsewhere

ABD readers looking to advance in their administrative careers are encouraged to apply this Thursday at a career fair organized by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), the managing and operating contractor at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, and Fluor. Those with the following professional experience are encouraged to attend: Engineers, Estimators, Procurement, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Business Services, Project Control, Construction, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Safety and Security Professionals, and Program Managers. Positions located in Greenville and Aiken. Recruiters will be on hand to handle the hiring needs

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Staff Report July 21, 2024 No Comments
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Tapping into underutilized workforces

Someone formerly incarcerated who successfully transitions back into society as a productive employee is something Goodwill has seen up close in Augusta. In 2013, Sean Walker was hired at Edgar’s Grill as a server assistant. Twenty years earlier, he was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the murder of his fiancée. Ultimately, Walker was promoted to banquet server at the Snelling Center. “This gave me the opportunity to meet Goodwill’s President and CEO, Jim Stiff, who continually encouraged me to strive for excellence. So, I

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 21, 2024 No Comments
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Fresh produce and more rolls into the CSRA today

The initiative may be new, but as ABD has reported recently the love for homegrown fruits and veggies is almost an addiction for Southerners. We’ve seen farms expand into the CSRA in the past couple of weeks and local restaurants are taking advantage of their produce to offer farm-to-table meals. Today, there is another way to take advantage of that fresh goodness as the S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market pulls into the South Augusta Farmers Market at 4104 Windsor Springs Road. They will be there from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm

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Mitzi Oxford July 18, 2024 No Comments
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