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Wingstop adds another location

Super Bowl Sunday was a huge day for Wingstop in the CSRA. The chicken franchise is growing again and adding a new location in the same plaza as Jimmy John’s and Fresh Market. They are building out a store at a shopping center at 1408 Whiskey Road in Aiken. Hungry folks will have a choice of classic and boneless wings with signature flavors like Lemon Pepper, Cajun, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. Wingstop is closing in on 10 locations in Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken counties. Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate represented Wingstop.

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Neil Gordon February 9, 2026 No Comments
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$1 million Beautification Project

Trees are an integral component of Aiken’s charm, and the organization protecting them just received a major infusion of money. Rob Johnston, a well-known local philanthropist, donated one million dollars to the Aiken Streetscapes Fund held by the Community Foundation for the CSRA (CFCSRA). The money will be used to fund the Oak Wilt Response program. “Oak Wilt is a serious and often fatal fungal disease affecting oak trees,” said Darce Stoker, Executive Director of Aiken Streetscapes. “Approximately 22 water oaks along Charleston Street have been identified as infected. In

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Neil Gordon February 9, 2026 No Comments
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Military Monday: Making a pact to help veterans

Recently, I had the opportunity to listen to and engage in discussion with the Honorable Senator Mark Kelly, alongside Senator Jon Ossoff, as the PACT Act and other critical Veteran issues were addressed. So, what is the PACT Act? In short, the PACT Act expands access to VA health care and benefits for Veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. If a Veteran experienced toxic exposure during deployment, the PACT Act ensures eligibility for VA health care and establishes presumptive service connections for certain conditions related to those

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Africa R. Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CME, CCM February 9, 2026 No Comments
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Death at Georgia hospital should cause concern in the CSRA medical community

With the Augusta VA, especially area hospitals and healthcare service providers in the CSRA—testing is critical to prevent major illnesses and even deaths. Joseph Galpin from Enviro Pro 360 explains. https://enviropro360.com/blog/legionella-testing/a-wake-up-call-for-georgia-facilities-what-the-atlanta-va-legionella-case-means-for-you/

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Joseph Galpin, EnviroPro 360 February 6, 2026 No Comments
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Automotive company to hire 200 people in the CSRA with a record investment

Another automotive project in Georgia is on the move in the CSRA with a $30 million investment. Governor Brian P. Kemp’s office says Dongwon Autopart Technology plans a new production facility in Emanuel County. Workers from Burke, Jefferson, and Jenkins County will likely fill management, system leads, and production positions. Hiring will begin this year for the approximate 200 positions. This is an expansion for the 55-year-old company that supplies components such as doorframes, seat frames, and battery frames to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company supports more than 500

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Neil Gordon February 6, 2026 No Comments
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Top Federal Reserve official leads economic report in Aiken

Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, was the featured speaker at an economic symposium in Aiken. The Wednesday event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Aiken, attracted 400 people, including South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evett (R) and Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), to the USCA Convocation Center. Barkin led his presentation with a topic on everyone’s mind: inflation. He said inflation is unfair, creates uncertainty, and the effort to negotiate with suppliers or shop around for better prices is exhausting. He coupled that

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 6, 2026 No Comments
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CSRA Real Estate group applauds Georgia Home Act

The Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives has thrown his support behind legislation eliminating homestead property taxes. Called the Georgia HOME (Home Ownership and Market Equalization) Act, it would eliminate property taxes on homesteads by 2032. It would preserve property tax exemptions currently in place. “This landmark legislation will not only mandate the elimination of property taxes on primary residences by 2032 but will also provide immediate relief for homeowners by doubling, or more than doubling, the state homestead exemption every year until the mandate takes effect, and providing

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 5, 2026 No Comments
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Miami connection to new Augusta restaurant

The owners of the new El Tejano Latin Cuisine Express have a connection to Miami, Florida, and are bringing bold flavors and a mashup of Latin culture. The restaurant is expected to open soon in the former I Heart Mac N Cheese at 826 Cabela Drive. The shuttered restaurant closed in the fall of 2025. Thanks to the Village at Riverwatch commercial realtor Jordan Trotter for the photo/art above and the heads up.  El Tejano fancies itself as a fast casual restaurant, and according to the JT newsletter, “promises crave-worthy

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Neil Gordon February 5, 2026 No Comments
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Career Reflection: Critical and Beneficial

Publisher’s Note: My brother just retired from the car business after 40 + years. Very early in his career, he was named sales manager. He hated the administrative role, resigned, and got his sales job back. With it came his mojo!  Are you unhappy in your company role in the CSRA? You are not alone. But what should you do to feel fulfilled? Three years ago this week, I stepped down from my position as Dean of Augusta University’s (AU’s) Hull College of Business. To me, it feels like that

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College of Business February 5, 2026 No Comments
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Learning how to keep your data privacy secure

From the most basic home use to the largest corporate operations, data privacy remains a top concern for everyone using Internet resources. The basics of the data privacy program were one of the most recent Webinar Wednesdays hosted by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). A local expert weighs in on some steps we can take to stay safe. SCDCA cautioned all online activity generates a trail of personal data, and it is not possible to control how each byte is processed and used.  “That’s going to include

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 4, 2026 No Comments
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