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Staying focused on in-demand careers

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation is keeping the state’s in-demand career paths and training to prepare for them top of mind. The foundation has released its latest inaugural Career Track Profiles. It is a one-stop workforce resource available to students, educators, employers, workforce professionals, and policymakers. “Utilizing the state’s first unified High Demand Career List, our team was able to develop an actionable tool to guide students and job seekers with the next steps to find employment in our fastest-growing, high-demand careers,” said Daniela Perry, Executive Director, Georgia Chamber

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 4, 2026 No Comments
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Socking away money for college in the Peach State

Two major changes have been made to Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan. It helps CSRA families save money for their child’s college expenses. New legislation, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp (R), raises the maximum balance from $235,000 to $550,000. Another enhancement is that the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan (GHESP) Board has approved a waiver of the state administrative fee. “Our state is one of the best in the nation for both quality of higher education and affordability, and raising the 529 Plan limit helps ensure that remains so well into

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 3, 2026 No Comments
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Is your child’s school asbestos plan up to date?

The next time you check in with your child’s teacher or principal, ask them if their AHERA management plan is up to date (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act).  Today, Joseph Galpin from EnviroPro360 explains why it needs to be maintained and kept current. Click here.

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Joseph Galpin, EnviroPro 360 September 3, 2026 No Comments
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Fiscal Policy vs. Monetary Policy: From Jackson Hole to Asheville

Publisher’s Note: The bottom line financially in the coming months is that Augusta-area companies and families will pay more to borrow money. It’s an effort by“The Fed” to slow the tide of inflation. Last week, Dr. Franza wrote about the implications of the national debt. Today, he looks into a few key financial meetings that will help determine all our budgets in the CSRA. Although I am not an economist by education or training, as a higher education business educator in Augusta, I have learned that as businesspeople, consumers, and

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business September 3, 2026 No Comments
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Large layoff at CSRA Manufacturer while renovations get underway

183 skilled workers in food manufacturing will be out of a job as soon as November, while their employer tears down a portion of the plant and rebuilds. All will be able to file for unemployment insurance. FPL Food LLC announced yesterday its plan to modernize its 22-year-old beef processing facility at 1301 Old Savannah Road in Augusta. According to a news release, full operations are not expected to resume until early 2028. Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, met with the FPL Food CEO and founder

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Neil Gordon September 1, 2026 No Comments
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100,000 tourists and locals attending festival in new location

The Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) is sprinting toward the 45th annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. The three-day event runs Sept. 18-20 somewhere else this year.  From its humble beginnings in the parking lot of the Municipal Building in the early 1980s, the festival has grown into one of Augusta’s largest tourism activities. In 2025, Destination Augusta estimated attendance at 100,000 people. That generated more than $1.8 million in revenue, making the festival one of Augusta’s largest non-sporting events. The festival soon outgrew its original home and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 1, 2026 No Comments
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Dave’s Hot Chicken in Augusta

Around Masters time, Dave’s Hot Chicken opened just off Wheeler Road in the Augusta Exchange area. The franchisor and key employee were in town for the Grand Opening. They shared the “secret sauce” of their chicken tenders and how they juggle a number of different brands in Augusta and around the country. Thanks to the M3 Agency for hosting the video podcast in their new state-of-the-art studio.

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Neil Gordon August 31, 2026 No Comments
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Resilient Sponsors Support Teen Issues

Thanks to corporate sponsors like Coca-Cola, Costco, SRPFCU, Jonathan English Insurance, Riverfront Dental Care, Riverfront Counseling, and Holly Counseling, several hundred parents and teens enjoyed a catered lunch and life lessons. The Resilient Teens Summit featured more than 10 experts from law enforcement, MCG, and the financial world were part of various workshops during the day Saturday at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The day was filled with real talk on issues like sexting, Roblox, pregnancy, mental health, and more. About 20 vendors also set up booths in

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Neil Gordon August 31, 2026 No Comments
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DREAMS come true at Augusta University

Dozens of students at Augusta University (AU) have been awarded a scholarship just created by the state.  In total, up to $200,000 is being doled out to make life easier while carving out a career path. The DREAMS Scholarship is provided statewide. It is a need-based financial boost for students in the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). More than 440 AU students applied, and 69 were selected. The news release announcing the awards quoted Gov. Brian Kemp (R), who introduced the program.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 31, 2026 No Comments
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Military Monday: Suicide Is Not Easy to Talk About—but It Is Real

As a CSRA healthcare provider, a Veteran, and a survivor of the loss of friends and family members to suicide, I know the pain left behind is real. Suicide does not affect only the person who dies; its impact reaches families, friends, coworkers, military units, and entire communities. Suicide is not easy to talk about, but it is real. In our military and Veteran communities, suicide continues to leave families, friends, fellow Veterans, Servicemembers, and battle buddies heartbroken and searching for answers. We may never fully understand the darkness another

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Africa Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CME, CCM, T.A.G. IT Healthcare Solutions™ August 31, 2026 No Comments
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