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$33 million parking deck breaks ground

Students at Augusta University’s (AU) Health Sciences campus will soon spend more time in classrooms and less time searching for parking. A groundbreaking ceremony for an on-campus parking deck was held on Monday near Elm Hall, just off R.A. Dent Blvd. Yvonne Turner, Executive Vice President for Finance, said the university needs modern facilities to support students, faculty, and staff. “The construction of this parking deck is a significant step in meeting those needs and ensuring that our university remains a place where academic pursuits and campus life can thrive,”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 29, 2024 No Comments
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Continued growth for Goodwill campus

Goodwill took another step forward in the plans for workforce development. A ribbon-cutting last week was held to introduce a new Welcome Center. It’s the latest addition to Helms College, Edgar’s Bakehouse, and the Job Connection. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 29, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Local weather impact on the economy

Editor’s note: As a former meteorologist in Cincinnati, Nashville, and Columbus, GA, Simon Medcalfe’s story about climate change and future economic impacts in the CSRA intrigued me. I reached out to discuss the topic in depth with a current weather expert. If you are an Augustan or have lived in the CSRA long enough, you know that weather can have a huge financial impact. The first example that comes to mind, is the flooding of October 1990, when more than a foot of rain fell in two days, including 8

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Mitzi Oxford January 29, 2024 No Comments
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3 simple steps for building business success

Whether you are launching a new business or just need a little guidance, the experts at SCORE have been where you are and can give invaluable guidance. Check out their workshop schedule here: www.greateraiken.score.org

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Staff Report January 28, 2024 No Comments
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North Augusta puts the “fun” in fundraising

An evening of fun and food is planned to pave the way for future development in North Augusta. Melodies and Masterpieces will also feature music and art. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 28, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Students ready to dazzle employers

While job fairs are a popular way for businesses to attract new employees, students in Columbia County are flipping the script. The Columbia County School District (CCSD) is partnering with Columbia County, the Columbia County Chamber Foundation, and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for the fourth annual CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) Workforce Showcase Competition on Friday, Feb. 16. Brooks Smith, director of the school district’s CTAE programs, told ABD this showcase is also a competition for students to show off to potential employers the skills they are

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 28, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA dental practice moving into larger, standalone facility

Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is in the final phases of a build-out in time, just in time for a Spring opening in Evans. Duckworth Development is taking care of the construction and the team at Southern Smiles will only have to move equipment and furniture a half mile or so away. They are relocating to a new building behind the North Belair Road office and center, from which they currently operate. At this time, their neighbors are Cudos and Merit Flooring amongst others and they’ll soon be alongside dozens of

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Neil Gordon January 28, 2024 No Comments
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Downtown stores host “Shopping for Scholars” tomorrow

“Shop till you drop” will take on a new meaning on Saturday, January 27, when several downtown stores partner with Westabou Montessori to raise money for the school’s scholarship fund. Many of Westabou’s 100 students receive financial aid and participating stores will contribute to the fund. Here is how it works: Shoppers can participate throughout the day, with a kickoff and live music at 1:00 pm at Humanitree House located at 305 8th St.  Between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, shoppers can purchase a reusable shopping bag at

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Staff Report January 25, 2024 No Comments
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Addressing clean energy job demand

Goodwill has stepped up to fill the demand for clean energy jobs in the CSRA. Good timing because clean technologies are driving growth in the energy sector. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik January 25, 2024 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Tax-deductible home buying expenses you should know

It’s tax time and homeownership comes with numerous perks, one of them is the potential to benefit from tax deductions. While not every expense related to buying a home is tax-deductible, there are several key items that can contribute to significant savings this tax season. Let’s explore the home-buying expenses that may qualify for tax deductions, helping you maximize the financial advantages of owning a home. 1. Mortgage Interest Arguably, the most well-known and significant deduction for homeowners is the mortgage interest deduction. Homeowners can deduct the interest paid on

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans January 25, 2024 No Comments
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