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Learning from National Signing Day (Recruiting) and the Transfer Portal (Retention)

Publisher’s Note: Yes, Georgia is squaring off against Alabama this Saturday. It’s a busy week for College Football, including what is happening tomorrow. It’s “National Signing Day,” when this year’s star high school football seniors officially sign a commitment to the college of their choice. It’s tied in to the job market in Augusta as well! While there is another such signing day on February 4, 2026, a large majority will sign tomorrow to get an early start, including potentially enrolling at their college for the Spring Semester.  This National

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College Professor December 2, 2025 No Comments
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Potential funding for a Veteran’s cemetery in Augusta

There is one 90 miles away from Augusta, and now Georgia’s senior U.S. senator has joined the call to create a state Veterans Cemetery in Richmond County. A news release from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, said he has secured $150 million in a bipartisan funding bill for Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries. In a letter, Ossoff wrote to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins, said there should be enough funding to create

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 2, 2025 No Comments
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Solid steps for businesses to protect themselves against fraud

A common fear among business owners is protecting their finances against fraud. An expert representing a CSRA bank branch shared ways fraudsters take business assets and simple steps to prevent it. Kerry Huettner, SVP, Treasury Management Officer with Ameris Bank, was the speaker for the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s final Third Thursday Business Builder program for 2025. Huettner has been in the banking business for 25 years. He said it used to be that he would talk with a customer about fraud once a month. Now it happens multiple

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 1, 2025 No Comments
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CSRA businesses hope to raise $200k plus this holiday season

You may have noticed the iconic red kettles out over Black Friday weekend. Recently, the Salvation Army of Augusta kicked off its annual campaign at an area business event. Volunteers are set up outside area stores like Walmart, Sam’s Club, Hobby Lobby, Bass Pro Shop, Food Lion, and others. Last year’s campaign collected more than $200,000. “All that money stays here local, and that helps support the Center of Hope, where, over the last three years, we’ve been able to move 400 people from homelessness into housing,” Major Jonathan Raymer,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 1, 2025 No Comments
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Cyber Monday Special Offer

Cyber Monday Special Offer Kickstart December with their exclusive Cyber Monday offer! Today only, get three discounted 50-minute stretch sessions to use during a 30-day trial. Whether you want to boost mobility, ease muscle tension, or stay consistent with your wellness routine through the holidays, this limited-time pack is the perfect way to move and feel better. Feel refreshed, restored, and ready to take on the season. Have Questions or Need Help? Call StretchLab Evans: 762-895-9522

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Neil Gordon November 30, 2025 No Comments
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Small CSRA businesses ready to take center stage for holiday shopping

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted holiday sales could top $1 trillion this year. This Saturday is when small CSRA businesses step into the spotlight, hoping to grab some of those sales. Small Business Saturday, also known as Shop Small Saturday, was the brainchild of American Express in 2010. Business leaders everywhere promote the day, urging shoppers to support local small businesses. Angie Cox, President and CEO of the Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, told ABD 90% of chamber members have 50 employees or fewer. “They literally are what make

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 26, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: Long-Term Economic Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the delayed September jobs report last week. Employment growth was strong, with 119,000 new jobs created, but the unemployment rate edged up to 4.4%. There is no indication, yet, when metro-level data will be made available. For my economic forecast next week, I will therefore look at some more long-term drivers of economic growth as well as some current policies. Obviously, tariffs have been in the economic news this year, and an analysis of their impact in Georgia will be presented. The current administration

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Economics Professor November 25, 2025 No Comments
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Workforce Development for Future Leaders’s Weakening Competitiveness

Augusta University (AU) invited high school students to learn about the importance of a teaching career. The AU College of Education and Human Development hosted its annual Future Georgia Educators Day. Students had the chance to spend the day on the AU campus to hear from current teachers, at all levels of their careers. “We’re here to grow teachers. We’re here to encourage the profession to show what teaching really is about,” Dr. Carey Anne Cushman, Coordinator of Teacher Development and Professional Learning for the Columbia County School District (CCSD),

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 25, 2025 No Comments
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Another multi-million-dollar expansion in Aiken County

One of Aiken County’s oldest companies is planning a more than $12 million investment in its facility. AGY manufactures specialty glass fiber. It is expanding the capacity of its low-dielectric (Low Dk) and low-dissipation factor (Low DF) glass fibers. “Their material is used in cell phones, in military applications, pretty much anything in our world. This expansion is related to the growth in AI (artificial intelligence), and so this yarn is used in the manufacturing of the chips used in AI,” Will Williams, President and CEO of Western SC Economic

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 24, 2025 No Comments
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Something else “Blooming” in Martinez

The popular Blooms and Boards and More store on Furys Ferry Road has moved to Martinez with a new focus and a new name— all created by the same entrepreneur. Angie Hood just opened Angie’s Kitchen in the same plaza as Dixie Lock N Safe and Martinez Gold on Washington Road and Davis Road across from McDonald’s. It’s in the former location as Canales Deli, so the build-out was minimal. Hood is serving grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, casseroles, and sides for lunch pick up or dinner reheating, and taking some of

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Neil Gordon November 24, 2025 No Comments
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