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Lessons from training camp

In last week’s column, I wrote about how this is one of my favorite times of the year because it means the start of football season. However, whether you play football at the high school, college, or professional level, this time of the year means training camp, which brings on a mix of anticipation and dread. While you are excited to get back to the game you love to play, you also dread the heat, physical demands, and grinding repetition of training camp. However, for football coaches, they understand that

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Dr. Rick Franza August 20, 2025 No Comments
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AU adds more than $1.6 billion to Georgia economy

The growth of Augusta University has made an impact that goes well beyond the River Region. With a growing statewide network that includes regional and clinical campuses for the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and the Dental College of Georgia, as well as clinical sites and research projects that serve the state’s 159 counties, it’s easy to see how AU continues to provide value, including economic value, to the city, state and region. During fiscal year 2024, which ran from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Augusta University provided a

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Staff Report August 20, 2025 No Comments
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Updates on CSRA building, unemployment, and inflation

The Augusta Leading Economics Index (LEI) fell 1.1 percent in June from May. It remains 0.3 percent higher than June 2024. Declines were seen in all components except the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Residential building permits fell from 306 in May to 291 in June. Initial claims for unemployment insurance increased from 684 in May to 879 in June. The inflation rate in the South Census region increased to 2.3 percent, up from 2.0 percent in May and 1.9 percent in March. Job openings in Georgia declined from 328,000 in

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe August 19, 2025 No Comments
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Augusta leaders trending in Georgia

What do Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson, Augusta Metro Chamber President and CEO Angie Cox, Greater Augusta Black Chamber President and Cofounder Ronic West, and Downtown Development Authority Director Margaret Woodard have in common? Each has helped carve a path for economic development in the CSRA, and their efforts are highlighted in the August edition of Georgia Trend magazine. Some of the articles focused on the region’s response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene, lost lives, and the millions of dollars in cleanup. Mayor Johnson and Augusta Metro Chamber’s Angie Cox

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Staff Report August 19, 2025 No Comments
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Local business takes flight in expanded location

Their story is the epitome of small business success. Three Crows Fiber opened a little over a year ago in Augusta on James Brown Boulevard. In less than a week, the niche business offering yarns and knitting classes drew customers from across the CSRA and as far away as Athens and Statesboro. The business expanded to a space at 1026 Broad Street last week that will give them more room to spread their wings. “The space is three times bigger than what we had before. We really needed that to

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Mitzi Oxford August 18, 2025 No Comments
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Renovation and Re-Dedication

After 27+ years in business, a local company is celebrating with its clients and the entire community. The party brought together the government, business, and senior stakeholders. Brookdale North Augusta partied with the local Chamber, Mayor Briton Williams, and its residents to the tune of live entertainment, tours, food, and more. The grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting featured a lot of renovations made to the interior and exterior of the facility on 105 North Hills Drive. In addition to a fresh coat or two of paint throughout, there is new exterior

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Staff Report August 18, 2025 No Comments
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Local 9th grader selected as worldwide winner

A 14-year-old student at Augusta Christian School won the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” sweepstakes, which recognizes academic excellence among military-connected students. He was selected out of 2,300 entrants. Trent Hall is the son of retired Fort Gordon veterans, Tamika and Robert Hall, who have served for a combined 42 years. He enjoys studying science, plays soccer, and aspires to become a professional soccer player. His grand prize in the form of a $2,000 Exchange gift card was presented to him during a presentation at

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Staff Report August 15, 2025 No Comments
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Update on CSRA multi-million-dollar investment

With an $800 million investment in Aiken, Meta is set to spark innovation throughout the CSRA. Next week, you’ll be able to get an update on exactly what that might mean for your business during the Aiken Chamber of Commerce’s State of Our Community event. Laura Warren, Meta’s Community Development Regional Manager, will be the keynote speaker for the Chamber event on Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Aiken High’s new Performing Arts Center, 449 Rutland Drive. Meta is the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads,

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Mitzi Oxford August 14, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Deadline tomorrow for NA Chamber Award!

The number of women-owned businesses is on the rise, here in the CSRA and across the country. Who do you know that deserves recognition? Nominate a woman for the 2025 “Woman that Empowers” Award, presented at the upcoming at the North Augusta Chamber’s Women in Business Luncheon on September 23, 2025. This annual recognition honors a woman in our community who has: Demonstrated exceptional leadership Mentored or uplifted others Contributed meaningfully to her business or community Overcame obstacles and inspired those around her   We’re asking for thoughtful nominations—not just the

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Staff Report August 14, 2025 No Comments
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Multi-million-dollar expansion “connects” CSRA county

Comcast has completed a high-speed broadband expansion in McDuffie County, Georgia, as part of its $1 billion Project UP initiative. The expansion brings multi-gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability, supporting economic growth and connectivity needs for businesses and residents. The expansion delivers high-speed Internet, mobile, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business. The investment is helping to close the digital divide in areas that previously may not have had access. “Reliable Internet access is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for families, businesses, and communities to grow,” said County Chairman Chase

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Staff Report August 13, 2025 No Comments
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