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Pro golfers file an antitrust lawsuit against PGA, allege involvement of Augusta National, other Majors

Eleven professional golfers taking part in the LIV Golf Tournament have filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Included in the suit are allegations the PGA colluded with Augusta National to dissuade the players from joining the LIV tour. Plaintiffs in the case are Phil Mickelson, Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford, Matt Jones, Bryson DeChambeau, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter, Pat Perez, Jason Kokrak, and Peter Uihlein. In an earlier ABD story, Rick Franza, Dean of Hull College of Business at Augusta University, had predicted this could happen. “Nothing

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Gary Kauffman August 8, 2022 No Comments
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Governor extends gas tax suspension, local gas prices among nation’s lowest

Georgians will have at least another month to enjoy slightly lower gas prices, by order of the governor. Last week, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension of the collection of the gas tax until Sept. 12. This is the third extension of the original executive order. The previous order had been set to expire at the end of this week. The gas tax in Georgia is 29.1 cents per gallon. By suspending that tax, Georgians have been able to fill up with some of the lowest gas prices in the

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Gary Kauffman August 8, 2022 No Comments
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CSRA SHRM chapter to host a legislative panel at this week’s meeting

With midterm elections only three months away, the CSRA SHRM Chapter will provide important information for local business owners by hosting a legislative panel this week. The meeting will be held on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Enterprise Mill Events Center located at 1450 Greene St., Suite 600 in Augusta. Ed Enoch, a local attorney with Enoch Tarver P.C., will serve as the meeting’s host. The legislative panel will include the following elected officials: the Office of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Congressman Rick Allen, Rep. Bill

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Josh Heath August 8, 2022 No Comments
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Mondays with Rick: Cyber is pervasive in business and all areas of life

  Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he talks about cyber education and its effect on business. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. ABD: We’ve heard a lot about cyber security the last few years in this area, with the Army’s Cyber Command coming to Fort Gordon, Department of Defense contractors relocating here, and the Georgia Cyber Center. It sometimes seems like cyber is just about the government; is it

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Gary Kauffman August 7, 2022 No Comments
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CyberPatriot camps show local students cyber skills, career opportunities

More than 130 students from the Augusta area now have better digital literacy skills and know the basics of cyber security, thanks to CyberPatriot Camps sponsored by the Alliance for Fort Gordon, the Augusta Boys, and Girls Club, and AT&T Foundation. The two-week-long camps were held at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta and Aiken Technical College. In addition to learning new skills, the students also learned about career opportunities in the cyber security field. “These CyberPatriot Camps were a unique opportunity for local students to gain hands-on experience in

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Gary Kauffman August 7, 2022 No Comments
Jenifer Davis

Jenifer Davis calls the shots at Premier Networx

Name: Jenifer Davis Company/Title: Chief Operating Officer, Premier Networx Years Served: 6 years Company Address: 116 Cooper Drive, Augusta (off Riverwatch Pkwy) Website: augustaitguys.com The IT professional who comes to your desk, cubicle, or corner office when there is a technical issue is typically a guy who can run circles around hardware and software. However, at one local company, it’s a woman who is calling the shots. Jenifer Davis, Chief Operating Officer at Premier Networx, is responsible for the daily operations including business development, spearheading new initiatives, overseeing the implementation of

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Monique Williams, Photos by Melissa Gordon August 6, 2022 No Comments
Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: How to sell a house and buy one at the same time

Selling a home to buy a home at the same time can be a daunting task, which I assume has led you here. There are a couple of reasons you would sell a home and buy one at the same time. It could help qualify you to buy the new home or unlock more money to increase your price range. This guide will help ensure you minimize your risk and will set you up for success when the time comes! Determine the Price of Your House The easiest way to

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Braydon Woodward August 4, 2022 No Comments
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Augusta ranks high for women-owned businesses

Women-owned businesses are on the rise across the country — but there’s always room for even more growth. A recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau shows one in five businesses in the country is women-owned. Augusta ranks high in that study, checking in at number 19 out of 100 cities nationwide. About 21.9 percent of Augusta’s businesses are owned by women, totaling nearly 1,800 businesses. Nancy Powell, an Augusta University alumna, is one of those women. Powell is the owner of Powell & Associates Inc., a local real estate

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Kevin Faigle, Media Relations Specialist at Augusta University August 4, 2022 No Comments
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