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SRS and AI/Data projects

While the Columbia County government and taxpayers continue to argue over the pros and cons of building a data center in Appling—very quietly, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has local officials anticipating new missions at the Savannah River Site (SRS). These missions involve AI, a Data Center, and potentially big contracts for CSRA companies. By The Numbers The request is on behalf of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). SRS is one of four selected for AI (artificial intelligence) infrastructure and generation projects. There are 10 tracts, totaling 3,103

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 24, 2025 No Comments
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New business moving into the old Walgreens in Martinez

It may take even longer to navigate Washington Road near the Bobby Jones Expressway in a few weeks. Sewell Demolition confirms to ABD that it is when they’ll begin tearing down the 15,200 square foot Walgreen’s building. An expanding retailer will be building on the property. Columbia County Public Information Officer Cassidy Harris says Parker’s Kitchen is approved for another location here. Walgreen’s closed in February of 2025 after first opening in 2002. Parker’s Kitchen is used to working around less-than-ideal traffic situations in Columbia County. Traveling from Old Evans

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Neil Gordon October 23, 2025 No Comments
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Multimillion-dollar projects announced in South Carolina

Two recently announced economic development projects will mean a combined $333.7 million investment and create 225 new jobs for two counties. In Bamberg County, Circular Composite Solutions (CCS) has committed $53.7 million to a facility that will create recycled wood and plastic pallet components, creating 70 jobs. In neighboring Orangeburg County, a $280 million project by Carolina Renewable Products (CRP) will add 155 new jobs. It will be a next-generation biomass-to-renewable diesel facility. Will Williams, President and CEO of Western SC, said the developments will impact more than just Bamberg

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 23, 2025 No Comments
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The Shelf Life of Leadership – Part 2

Publisher’s Note: Dr. Franza has his clipboard and is back on the football field this week, continuing his column looking at similarities between college football coaches and your bosses in the CSRA. Is there such a thing as a shelf-life for either? How can people in leadership direct their teams long-term? Since my column last week, two more college football coaches were fired, Jay Norvell at Colorado State, and the more high-profile firing of Florida’s Billy Napier. However, neither of these firings can be characterized as “shelf-life expirations”.   Both Norvell

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Dr. Rick Franza, AU Hull College of Business October 23, 2025 No Comments
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Onboarding CSRA new hires the right way—right away!

Companies face challenges with hiring new employees and retaining those they have. Sometimes, how an employee is brought on board can make all the difference. Employers from Child Enrichment and PC Techware were among attendees who appreciated the lessons shared by TeKay Brown-Taylor, President and CEO of Brownstone Mediation Services. It was presented by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce at its Third Thursday event on October 16. Her topic was “Beyond the Job Posting: How to Keep Employees Engaged and Loyal.” Brown-Taylor said there are important steps that need

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 22, 2025 No Comments
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Insights from the next leader at Augusta Tech

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has named Dr. Kendricks Hooker as the next president of Augusta Technical College. He is currently provost of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in North Carolina. Hooker will take over as president of Augusta Tech on Jan. 2, 2026, succeeding Dr. Jermaine Whirl who accepted the position of president of Savannah State University. ABD had the opportunity to interview Hooker by phone and learn his plans for the college. Hooker believed he had the skill set TCSG was looking for based on the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 21, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: Augusta growing economy over last 5 years

Publisher’s Note: One of the impacts of the government shutdown is that the Bureau of Labor Statistics has not released any economic data this month. It is only scheduled to release the Consumer Price Index on October 24th to meet statutory deadlines necessary to ensure timely payment of social security benefits. That didn’t stop AU/ABD Economist, Dr. Simon Medcalfe from digging into other numbers. Other economic data is available from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, although this is based on a range of government data and is unlikely to

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 21, 2025 No Comments
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Guest Column: Why Augusta entrepreneurs should attend a start-up summit here

Publishers Note: Paul O’Brien posted this guest column on social media recently. ABD thinks it’s worthwhile to re-post in light of the fact a huge event is happening in Augusta in early November. Paul is nationally renowned and has spent 25 years in advocacy, startups, and policy. Focused on public affairs, legislative strategy, media, coalitions, and business development. Background in Venture Capital (VC), economic development, polling, and communications. In just a little less than a month, in Augusta, Georgia, the nation’s top startup ecosystem builders and national ecosystem support organizations convene to

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Paul O’Brien October 21, 2025 No Comments
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Signing Day for Future Business Leaders

It’s a big deal when a high school athlete goes to signing day and announces his or her next step. The first-ever signing day for business is coming up. Dr. Mark Thompson explains in his own words. “You think about that high school student that signs their letter of intent to play some sport at some college, well, we want to do the same thing, but have the students basically sign that commitment of having completed an internship at some business. We also think that it’s an opportunity to bring

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HCoB Dean Mark Thompson October 20, 2025 No Comments
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Unique career education and training starts tomorrow!

Augusta University (AU) is beginning a series of workshops to help military veterans, active duty members, and their families understand what local programs and services are available. The program is called the Military Community Engagement Series. It starts on October 21 with the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). The goal is to make AU a hub of information for the military community. “I have found that many times, students or the community may not venture into something that’s unknown,” Stefane Raulerson, AU’s Director of Military and Veteran

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 20, 2025 No Comments
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