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Multi-Million Dollar Redevelopment and Recreation Projects

A hot June sun did nothing to wilt the enthusiasm of people who attended two events in downtown North Augusta on June 20. One event marked the opening of an access point for the Greeneway at its closest proximity to Downtown Augusta. It is at the intersection of Bluff and West Avenues. Mayor Briton Williams thanked North Augusta Forward, the nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote growth, economic development, recreation, and educational programs. “When you have organizations that have like-minded goals, it’s really easy to collaborate. This will be

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 23, 2024 No Comments
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Banking group and College partner to help $tudents

SRP Federal Credit Union will fund a new program named the SRP Pacer $mart Program to cultivate financial success for students at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The purpose of the SRP Pacer $mart Program is to enhance training and financial progression. “The goal is to take students from their current financial knowledge to the next level,” said Dr. Nancy Albers, Dean of the School of Business Administration at USCA. “This partnership allows us to develop a co-branded interactive classroom learning environment. The classroom should be complete by the start of the fall semester and support teaching with technology

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Staff Report June 23, 2024 No Comments
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One step closer to air taxis in Augusta

The company that hopes to bring air taxis to Augusta Regional Airport has announced the completion of a vital step in the authorization necessary to build the aircraft. (Photo above courtesy of SkyDrive) SkyDrive, a Tokyo-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has submitted the type certificate (TC) application of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) “SKYDRIVE” to the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) through Japan’s Civil Aviation Administration. A TC signifies the airworthiness of the design of the aircraft to be manufactured. The application was accepted in late April.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 20, 2024 No Comments
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North Augusta to host major conference on technology

North Augusta has been selected to host SC Decoded 2024, an annual event held by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, also known as SC Competes. It is scheduled for September 10 and 11. “We are a statewide organization that drives long-term economic future by providing actionable research, network growth, and resources in the tech industry, aerospace, and logistics industries,” Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology & Cybersecurity Initiatives for SC Competes, explained for ABD. “So, each of us has our own conferences and SC Decoded is SC tech’s specific technology

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 19, 2024 No Comments
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Spotlight on future needs of Georgia economy wraps up in Augusta

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has toured the state meeting with local chamber leaders and members. The final stop was yesterday in Augusta. Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President and CEO, said the New Georgia Economy Tour (NGE Tour) was to outline where the state stands currently and looks at the biggest challenges in the future. “We just find it’s important to get out and talk to business leaders, academics, local elected leaders, to let them know what’s happening in the economy. Because, quite frankly, if we’re not coordinated, if we’re

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 18, 2024 No Comments
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Luxury car dealer prepares for future

Ever pass by the Washington Road/Warren Road area with a Jordan Trotter SOLD sign and wonder, “What’s going in there?” The Jim Hudson Automotive Group owns the multi-acre property and is doing some land clearing and cleanup. ABD has learned there are no immediate plans to develop a new dealership. In the last few years, Jim Hudson’s team has added Acura and Cadillac brands to go with its signature Lexus dealership. The above property is located directly next to Eye Care One and across from the Goodwill of Middle Georgia

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Neil Gordon June 17, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: 3.5-year job record

The Augusta Labor Market Index rose 0.2 percent in April from March. It is 0.1 percent higher than April 2023. Small monthly changes were seen in employment (down 100) and the unemployment rate (up 0.1 percentage points to 3.7%). Larger, positive changes were seen in the labor force and hours worked. The labor force increased 0.4 percent to 266,032, the highest level since December 2020. The labor force has increased by over 2,000 since January, a very positive sign. Average hours worked also increased from 33.8 in March to 34.7

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 17, 2024 No Comments
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“Buy it From Hyatt” Agency reaches 200 Google reviews in just one year!

According to Review Trackers.com, Google is still the top review site. More users than ever are reading Google Reviews directly. These reviews are a great way for potential customers to find out what the company is about and decide if they want to take that next step to partner with that company. Obtaining those reviews can be difficult, but for one local insurance company, they have figured out the key to success. “Hitting 200 Google reviews for any business is a big deal and we are so excited to be

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Erin Campbell June 17, 2024 No Comments
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Arts community holding showcase event at new venue

The Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) announced details for the 2024 Arts in the Heart (AITH) Festival and to longtime cultural supporters, the venue may look familiar. It will be held September 20 through 22. Centered on Telfair Street, it will also encompass part of Greene Street, the Old Medical College, old Richmond Academy, and the Municipal Building parking lot. This location marks the festival’s return to its earliest roots from the 1980’s. Rhian Swain of RedWolf Advertising oversees the promotion of the event. She told ABD the larger “footprint”

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 16, 2024 No Comments
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National cyber director gets Augusta tour

Georgia’s senior senator and the man who serves as principal to the President on cybersecurity policy and strategy spent Monday touring two hubs of Augusta’s cyber community. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) and Harry Coker, Jr., National Cyber Director, began their day at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center just off 12th Street. National Science Foundation Assistant Director, Erwin Gianchandani joined them. Ossoff said the visit continues the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to growing Augusta as the nation’s cybersecurity capital. The push began last year when Augusta was named one of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 11, 2024 No Comments
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