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Another local transportation group asking for public input

The organization tasked with identifying transportation issues wants to hear what people see as challenges today and for the future. The Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) focuses on Richmond and Columbia Counties in Georgia and the South Carolina counties of Aiken and Edgefield. It is updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) through 2055 with a focus on multimodal transportation projects and priorities. Kaycee Mertz, Vice President and Georgia Planning Lead at engineering company WSP, told members of the Rotary Club of Aiken that they will use data from traffic counts,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 30, 2025 No Comments
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Speedy service on Ft. Eisenhower

In a significant leap towards enhancing digital connectivity for military families, eCommunity™ Fiber, in partnership with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange), has successfully completed the installation of its cutting-edge fiber-optic internet infrastructure at Fort Eisenhower. The event commenced with welcoming remarks and introductions, followed by detailed presentations from representatives of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange), Boldyn Networks, and eCommunity™ Military. Speakers emphasized the project’s pivotal role in modernizing the base’s infrastructure and its positive impact on the community, echoing sentiments highlighted in recent reports regarding the

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Staff Report April 30, 2025 No Comments
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Performance Reviews: Threading the Needle

This is an important time of the year for students and faculty members at Augusta University and other higher education institutions throughout Georgia. As the semester wraps up, the students will soon receive their grades for their performance in the Spring Semester. For the faculty, in addition to having to assign students their grades, many have recently received annual performance reviews of their own work. Therefore, performance reviews have been top of mind for me in the last few weeks. Challenges being faced both in grading students and evaluating faculty

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Dr. Rick Franza April 29, 2025 No Comments
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Reunion for CSRA Women Leaders

ABD’s been doing regular spotlights on our strategic partner, The Hull College of Business. Dean Mark Thompson discussed a Women’s Leadership Academy Reunion. This was a huge success with many graduates from just before the onset of COVID-19. ABD sponsors the whole program and the reunion. sponsored by ADP. Guest speaker, Patrice Buckner Jackson, Ed.D., motivated the ladies—many of which who’ve gone on to take key leadership roles and business ownership in the CSRA. Ladies were thankful to Stacy Roberts, DBA, SHRM-CP, CDP, Mark Thompson, and Dave Brendza from ADP

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Neil Gordon April 29, 2025 No Comments
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First look at Masters Week’s impact on the airport

Members of the Augusta Aviation Commission heard a positive report on how Augusta Regional Airport managed this year’s tournament traffic. In a nutshell, operations went smoothly, with no runway incursions or accidents involving aircraft. The best news: The numbers were up across the board. “We had about 400 extra operations from the previous year, with 617,544 gallons of fuel delivered,” said Kenneth Hinkle, the airport’s Director of Aviation Services. “That is a 4,000-gallon increase from the previous year.” He said not all numbers are available, while staff members conduct the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 29, 2025 No Comments
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Putting STEM into action for Augusta’s future

One of Augusta’s selling points is the burgeoning Cyber industry and the development of high-paying jobs in the CSRA. Both buildings of the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center were abuzz with students learning about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. Cyber Georgia STEMfest brought together 100 students from elementary schools in Georgia and South Carolina. The bi-annual event is a partnership of the Cyber Fusion Innovation Center and the Georgia Cyber Center with sponsors Parsons, Booz Allen Hamilton, SRS Community Reuse Organization, and SteelGate, LLC. Armond Rouillard, SteelGate’s Chief Operating

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Dana Lynn McIntyre April 28, 2025 No Comments
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Photographer’s Business Captures the Moment

Addie Strozier is a “piece of work” in all the best, most creative ways. While that phrase can describe someone difficult to understand, it is also used to show admiration or respect for someone particularly skilled or talented, and that she is, as a photographer and owner of Addie Strozier Fine Art Photography. She loves the minute details of art, going places off the beaten path, and helping people look at something from a different angle. As her caption in business, the World Eye See proclaims, it’s all about capturing the

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Mitzi Oxford April 28, 2025 No Comments
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Simon Says: Healthcare and Education Jobs

Employment in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) fell by 100 in March from February. With such a small change in overall employment, it is no surprise that employment changes in different industries were also mostly small. Triple-digit changes in employment were seen in only four industries. Education and health services grew by 262 employees, while mining, logging, and construction grew by 180. Manufacturing employment grew by 105 workers, but since this is March data, it would be hard to suggest the increase is the result of tariff policy. The

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe April 28, 2025 No Comments
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TODAY’s Deadline on Important Economic Event

7 years ago, Cal Wray, EDFP, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, came to town after more than ten years of growing other communities. Thursday, he’ll provide a report card with some numbers shared in this article. He will headline an Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce event with a presentation titled “Next Up Augusta – Projects, Wins, & What’s Next.” The luncheon will be held this Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, located at 2 10th Street in downtown Augusta. The Augusta EDA

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Staff Report April 27, 2025 No Comments
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2 Questions for The Dean: How companies benefit from Hull interns?

Last week in our “2 Questions for The Dean” segment, we looked at how interns benefit Hull College of Business interns. This week, Dean Mark Thompson shares why CSRA companies should partner with Hull. ABD: How do Hull College students help some of the companies in the CSRA? HULL: Yeah, so we’re hearing a lot from our internship partners about the value they get from working with the students. One, getting to know our students, getting a trial run to see if this is somebody that we want to employ

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Neil Gordon April 27, 2025 No Comments
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