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Time for Social Security reform…avoid the iceberg!

Last Wednesday (June 18), the Social Security Trustees released their annual report on the financial status of the program. The 2025 report projects that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033. Such insolvency means that the Social Security trust funds will not have enough money to pay promised benefits in full and on time. If this insolvency is not addressed, in 2033, retirees will face an automatic 23% benefit cut under the law. The problem will continue to get worse as more and more baby boomers like me continue to

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Dr. Rick Franza June 24, 2025 No Comments
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Quality healthcare = healthy economic development

The importance of a vibrant healthcare system and its impact on economic development was highlighted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 1Q report. The Foundation examined the first of five pillars that the Chamber has identified in its Georgia 2050 initiative: Regional Prosperity and Healthy Communities. “Georgians need access to quality healthcare to sustain vibrant communities with a quality of life that attracts and retains the next generation of talent,” the report began. It is a message that resonates with Russell Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 24, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: CSRA economy dips in April

There is a lot of uncertainty and volatility in the economy at the moment, and that can also be seen in the local data. The Augusta Leading Economics Index (LEI) fell 3.8 percent in April from March, but increased 0.6 percent on a three-month moving average. It is 1.3 percent higher than a year ago (0.9 percent using the moving average). Looking at only changes from March, all five components of the LEI deteriorated in April.  Residential construction permits returned to more normal levels after March’s bumper month. Initial claims

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 23, 2025 No Comments
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Financial impact related to military name change

The decision to rename Fort Eisenhower has led local organizations and government agencies taking steps to return to the original name, Fort Gordon. Following an unexpected announcement by President Trump on June 10, the original names of seven army posts are being restored. While the name Fort Gordon has been restored, it is with a new purpose. The name originally recognized MG John Brown Gordon, who served in the Confederate army. It is now honoring Medal of Honor recipient MSG Gary Gordon of Maine. He lost his life while aiding

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 22, 2025 No Comments
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2 Questions with the Dean: High School Competition

If your high school-aged child has an interest in business, there are a few clubs they can join. In today’s 2 Questions with the Dean—Dean Thompson of the Hull College of Business explains how HCOB is working with high schools on a special competition. ABD: Can you define what DECA and FBLA are, and the actual competition that you have? HULL: There are two different chapters, but they tend to have regional and state-level type competitions that fit within the domain of business. So, one of the things that we

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Neil Gordon June 22, 2025 No Comments
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Designing Women…and men offer FREE workshop

There isn’t a week that goes by that someone isn’t posting on various CSRA social media pages, “We are moving to Augusta, Aiken, or North Augusta and want info on the best neighborhoods, schools, and other options.” For families selling their home or buying one, staging and renovation are big business, and so is making the home your own “forever place”. That is where interior designers come into play. Chris Tsilimidos, owner of CSCM Furniture & Décor, Brittney Nelson, Brit Nelson Interiors, and Barbara Berlanda Stevens, BtheSpace, specializing in Interior

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Mitzi Oxford June 22, 2025 No Comments
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Hull to host student business competition

Two high school organizations devoted to business, FBLA and DECA, may soon have a new outlet for honing their competitive skills. The Hull College of Business wants to create a platform prior to the two groups’ regional and state contests.

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HCoB Dean Mark Thompson June 19, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Paying tribute to area military personnel

The Columbia County Exhibition Center hosted a full house, awash in red, white, and blue to honor Fort Gordon, the Augusta area’s largest and one of its oldest employers. It was established in 1941 as Camp Gordon. The Columbia County Chamber, North Augusta Chamber, Alliance for Fort Gordon, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, Thomson-McDuffie Chamber, and Veteran Golfers Association co-sponsored the annual Military Appreciation Luncheon, part of the Executive Luncheon Series. Among the speakers was Dr. Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Alliance for Fort Gordon, who retired from the post

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 19, 2025 No Comments
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MGC opens office in Aiken

Not only are they celebrating 30 years in business, but The McAngus Goudelock & Courie Real Estate Group (MGC) has opened an office in Aiken. This expansion marks the firm’s growing presence in the Carolinas, with a total of four offices in North Carolina and nine offices in South Carolina. The Aiken office is located at 237 Park Ave SW, Suite 212. “We are excited about the opportunity to grow our practice to include the Aiken/Augusta Area. MGC looks forward to the opportunity to serve this community to support its

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Staff Report June 19, 2025 No Comments
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Augusta airport tenant plans more growth

A stalwart presence at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is gearing up for more improvements. In a specially called meeting on June 16, members of the Augusta Aviation Commission approved an amendment to its lease agreement with StandardAero. Under the amendment, AGS agrees to commit $2 million for improvements and repairs to the facilities that the airport leases to the company. Chris Bodine, Vice President and General Manager of the company’s local facility, told ABD the money is for improvements to its existing facility to meet the same standards as their

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 18, 2025 No Comments
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