Economics

New life and purpose are being breathed into three vacant buildings just off Telfair Street in Augusta. The three buildings, at 501, 509, and 513 James Brown Boulevard were built near the turn of the 20th century. Research by Historic Augusta found they have been empty since the early 1990’s. Developer, Brendon Steffes says the old warehouse-type structures will be transformed into 22 apartment units, but will retain the feel of the history of the structures. “If you’re looking at the first floor, you have beautiful storefront windows. And then

ESG. Three simple letters with complicated connotations. What is it and who is driving it? Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have gained prominence as some say, they aim to create sustained outcomes that drive value and fuel growth, all while strengthening our environment and societies. In Augusta, we witness ESG in action when influential organizations such as Augusta National Golf Club invests in the Harrisburg neighborhood and supports the Girls and Boys Club, or when WJBF-TV and Murphy Auto Group team up to donate to the school system to

Augusta is one of only five cities chosen for President Joe Biden’s Investment in America project. Fort Gordon, the Medical College of Georgia, and the SRS were cited in the announcement as forming the communities around Augusta, as part of the “Hub City” designation which will result in $1.4 billion in private-sector investments. The goal of the program is to train workers and connect them to jobs. In addition to Augusta, Baltimore, Maryland, Columbus, Ohio, Phoenix, Arizona, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be part of the regional push to ensure a