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Mondays with Rick: Electric vehicles are coming, but how soon?

Dr. Rick Franza, Professor of Management at the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about the future of electric vehicles, especially in Georgia. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’re hearing a lot about electric vehicles (EVs) being the wave of the future, especially here in Georgia. What is the outlook for the EV market? Rick: Electric vehicles are inevitable. It’s not a question of if they’re coming, but how fast they will

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Gary Kauffman October 29, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

Quanta training story

Blaine Bilbruck spent four years in Georgia as a soldier at Fort Benning outside of Columbus. When the Illinois native was honorably discharged from the Army, he wanted to parlay his experiences into a new career that allowed him to leverage his military background. “I started looking into line work,” Bilbruck told ABD. It was a similar scenario for Navy Veteran, Tyler Rhodes. “Whenever I decided it was time for me to get out of the military, I knew I wanted to get into the trades.” Jayden Berry, a Marine

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Article and Photos by Mike Petchenik October 29, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

New hospital coming to the CSRA

Healthcare options are one of the top considerations for business development. A new hospital is in the works for Grovetown. Mike Petchenik has the latest in today’s Biz Bits.

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Mike Petchenik October 29, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Want to Git ‘er done as a start-up business?

Have a business idea? Where do you start? Maybe The Clubhou.se. Founder, Eric Parker can help. He spoke prior to the beginning of the ABD EXPO panel discussion. He offered great advice for entrepreneurs.

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Eric Parker October 29, 2023 No Comments
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An “electrifying” report and expansion updates at AGS

Work appears to be on schedule to positively impact the 2024 Masters Tournament and 2024 Air Show. Members of the Aviation Commission at Augusta Regional Airport were told during the October 26 regular meeting that a number of major projects are beginning. One of those projects is the long-envisioned expansion of the terminal building by re-designing gates three and four on the east end of the building. Enclosing the end of the terminal will add approximately 2,000 square feet and will require two new passenger boarding bridges that connect directly

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 29, 2023 No Comments
B2B Stories

‘Energizing’ The Next Generation

Blaine Bilbruck spent four years in Georgia as a soldier at Fort Benning outside of Columbus. When the Illinois native was honorably discharged from the Army, he wanted to parlay his experiences into a new career that allowed him to leverage his military background. “I started looking into line work,” Bilbruck told ABD. It was a similar scenario for Navy Veteran, Tyler Rhodes. “Whenever I decided it was time for me to get out of the military, I knew I wanted to get into the trades.” Jayden Berry, a Marine

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Article and Photos by Mike Petchenik October 27, 2023 No Comments
Awards

Eisenhower family and top military brass mark the beginning of new era in the CSRA

On a pleasant October morning ceremony, when President Dwight Eisenhower would likely have taken advantage of the weather to play golf at Augusta National, instead all eyes were on a ceremony which marked the re-designation from Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower, named in his honor. Before his presidency, Eisenhower served as a 5-star general in the U.S. Army, serving in World War I and II. Enlisted personnel and invitees gathered on Barton Field to mark the transition to the name selected by The Commission on the Naming of Items of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre & Mitzi Oxford October 27, 2023 No Comments
Faith

Faith Friday: Remembering to remember

It happens almost every anniversary for us and sometimes birthday celebrations as well. I will ask Susie where we were and what we were doing to celebrate the same event the previous year. Many times, it is a struggle for us to remember where we were or how we celebrated, even just a year later. We all exist in a forward-looking, fast-paced culture. As much as we pride ourselves on how quickly we have information available to us and how rapidly we can share it with others, most of us

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Steve Swanson October 26, 2023 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: Neighborhood Spotlight: the Resurrection of Jones Creek Subdivision

Jones Creek’s disputes related to the drainage situation at the community golf course created an epic saga that ended with what seemed the end of an era. This prestigious golf community was a well-known jewel located in Evans, GA. Situated very close to the Columbia County line and just minutes away from the infamous Augusta National, made this subdivision an enterprising buy with great rental potential during Masters Week. Beautiful homes, surrounded by a 187-acre public golf course, six miles from what is arguably known as the greatest golf tournament

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans October 26, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA business support helps crown cancer queens

Whitney O’Connor, founder of the Boobie Queen Company, is a force of nature and there are many breast cancer patients and survivors that are very grateful for her drive and passion. ABD first interviewed her last year during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We thought it would be great to catch up with her nonprofit progress. This month, CSRA businesses have reached out to her to partner with fundraising events including Sole’ Augusta’s Rockin’ for Boobies, The Pink Boutique’s Donations, Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres event, and Amp the Alley Crowns for

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Mitzi Oxford October 26, 2023 No Comments
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