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Rebranding for an Augusta charter company

A local company that offers private charter jet service has unveiled a new look. Bravo Air, based at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), revealed the rebranding in mid-August. Co-owner and CEO Pamela Davison said the change was the outcome of a period of restructuring and a new management team. “As we did that, we realized we were developing a brand new identity, and we were creating something amazing, and it was very different than what we originally had,” she said. “We decided we didn’t want to change the name, but we

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EXCLUSIVE: Airport leader reacts to “deep negotiations” with prospective airline

A curious removal on the Tuesday, September 2nd agenda at the Augusta Richmond County Commission meeting is shedding light on efforts to bring a 3rd airline to the Augusta Regional Airport. ABD received a copy of the agenda, which read in part: “Currently, AGS staff are in advanced negotiations with a prospective airline,” read the agenda item. “If this comes to fruition, the prospective airline will provide direct service to/from Augusta to two new markets with the possibility of additional future routes. Following a Wednesday, September 3rd meeting of an

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Meeting the need for career development

The Hull College of Business has created a successful strategy for meeting the needs of a growing workforce. The school has focused on the development of one-on-one advice through internships with area employers. The major benefit is honing professional development skills. Please click to watch this short clip ahead.

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EXCLUSIVE: Upgrades underway on security checkpoints at the airport

Construction is underway on improvements at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) that will help passengers get through security more quickly. The work is the terminal checkpoint modernization project. It will change the existing two-lane Transportation Security Administration checkpoint initially to three lanes with the ability to add a fourth lane. “We are reorienting the lines in a different direction, and with that, we’re able to add two extra lines, so we will start out at the end of this project with three full security lines with the potential to expand to

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Local Grocer expanding inside and outside

A Neighborhood Walmart is gearing up for a Grand Re-Opening party by making major changes to its business model and its decor. The Evans store at Furys Ferry and Evans to Locks Road is preparing for expansion in the pick-up and delivery part of its business. The parking lot is being retrofitted to accommodate more customers. Inside, staff members are expanding the customer service/pick-up area. They are also re-imagining the Pharmacy section. Row by row signage will change, while contractors are giving the concrete floors and walls a fresh coat

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New tenant moved into the former Procter and Gamble Building

A new sign has been installed on the former Procter and Gamble building on Mike Padgett Highway and Marvin Griffin Road, announcing the arrival of Richmond County’s newest corporate citizen. Generac, the Wisconsin-based manufacturer of portable and backup generators for residential and commercial use, has opened a distribution center. The 500,000 sq. ft. center joins E-Z-Go Textron on the old P&G property. “Our newest facility here in Augusta, Georgia, today is a big reflection point. This has been a large investment for us as we’ve cemented our south and Southeast,”

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Simon Says: CSRA housing getting expensive

When I moved to Augusta over 20 years ago, one of the selling points was its affordability, especially for housing. Unfortunately, that may be changing. According to the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor tracked by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, housing in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has been unaffordable since May 2022. Housing unaffordability is defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as annual costs of home ownership exceed 30 percent of the annual household income. Costs include principal and interest on mortgage loans, associated

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Celebrating a $33 million expansion at Augusta airport

A dedication ceremony was held for a major expansion to a legacy business at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), just a year after construction began. The expansion includes a new hangar at StandardAero, an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services business that has been at the airport for over 50 years. Russell Ford, Chairman and CEO of StandardAero, said the team in Augusta is part of an industry he believes is one of the most impactful in recent history. “Without the aerospace industry, there wouldn’t be a lot of materials and

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CSRA company brings the spark to trade competition

For the fourth year, Newsome Electrical Construction LLC (NEC) is returning as a Title Sponsor of the AGC East Georgia Skills Challenge. This workforce development initiative targets high school students across 14 counties, delivering training in their choice of 10 construction-focused disciplines. High schools offering construction and/or welding programs are invited to participate. Schools that commit to the program will incorporate training materials into their curriculum, and each school may select two students per discipline to compete at the regional challenge. “Investing in and supporting career development opportunities that prepare

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Businesses welcome athletes with special perks

One of Metro Augusta’s largest sporting events is offering local businesses an opportunity to welcome participants and volunteers. The Augusta Sports Council is inviting businesses in Georgia and South Carolina to participate in this year’s IM Local program. It is connected to the annual IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta triathlon, set for Sept. 28 this year. “We saw a need and an opportunity to promote what we have locally, to the athletes that were coming, the family and friends that they were bringing with them, but also for the volunteers that were

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