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Military and private sector leaders gather to talk security, education, and mission

This is what the city’s largest conference and one of the city’s largest non-sporting events looks like. TechNet Augusta 2026 is underway at the Augusta Convention Center. This marks the 14th year Augusta has hosted the event. Destination Augusta estimates 6,000 attendees will pump $3.5 million into metro Augusta’s economy. Sponsored by the Augusta Chapter of AFCEA International, it brings together the military and private sector to present the latest advances in technology from military, government, academia, and industry professionals. Tuesday’s keynote addresses included speeches from MG Ryan Janovic of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 19, 2026 No Comments
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Three companies expand in the CSRA

In the past, if you wanted coffee while shopping at the Crossroads Market in North Augusta—Sunrise Grill was your only option. 7 Brew just dropped in one of its drive-thru buildings in the ample parking lot in front of a strip plaza on East Martintown Road. It’s the 5th location in the Augusta/North Augusta area. Able Kids Expands to Fury’s Ferry Road Able Kids just opened its 12th pediatric therapy office on 460 Fury’s Ferry Road in Martinez—a block or so from Dunkin Donuts. Able Kids provides occupational, physical, speech,

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Neil Gordon August 19, 2026 No Comments
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Business leaders talk transportation and workforce

SRP, Bridgestone, and Aiken Regional, three of the most successful business organizations in the CSRA, sent key people to a panel discussion about future growth issues. The monthly Good Morning North Augusta breakfast featured business leaders Liz Ponder with SRP Federal Credit Union, Chris Hennessee from Bridgestone Aiken PSR, and Victoria Luciano of Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Panel members had three distinctive views ranging from financial services to manufacturing and healthcare. The overall discussion centered on the future needs of South Carolina State House District 83, which covers parts of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 18, 2026 No Comments
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3 CSRA counties in SC in the running for hosting murder retrial of infamous lawyer

Aiken, Edgefield, and McCormick counties are in the running to be the venue to retry Alex Murdaugh for the double murders of his wife and son. One problem: the trial starts over Masters Week 2027. Yours truly spent Friday in a Lexington, South Carolina courtroom during a hearing. One of the motions related to the venue, and several areas were disqualified. Here are my thoughts on an incredible display of lawyering. 

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Neil Gordon August 17, 2026 No Comments
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A road map for the future

Road projects in South Carolina are taking center stage. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) are soliciting public comments on specific projects and transportation needs overall. Companies wishing to move into a new area, or expand existing operations, cite access to quality transportation as a deciding factor. That includes a well-developed and maintained highway system. Will Williams, president and CEO of Western SC, told ABD that each year projects in the Palmetto State exceed the available funding. For that reason, the department

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 17, 2026 No Comments
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Retailer adds 3rd location in CSRA

A children’s boutique is building out a new store in an adjacent neighborhood with three schools. Posh Tots Children’s Boutique will be moving into a new space next to Swank, a boutique focused on women as the target audience. Both boutiques are owned by the Bassali family and serve the Greenbrier School District and other areas of Evans. Swank and Posh Tots also have individual spaces in a different shopping center outside of West Lake in Martinez. The center was developed by the Bassali family. Posh Tots’ original location remains

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Neil Gordon August 17, 2026 No Comments
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Huge conference honors regional and national technology leaders

Starting tomorrow, some of the 6,000 visitors will make their way to Augusta for an annual conference that keeps growing to keep up with the changing Cyber scene. TechNet officially launches Monday in downtown Augusta at the Augusta Marriott, Augusta Convention Center, and the Cyber Center. It concludes at the end of next week. According to event information, TechNet Augusta 2026 brings together military leaders, government officials, academic researchers, and commercial technology providers to address pressing challenges in cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land operations. With support from the U.S.

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Neil Gordon August 14, 2026 No Comments
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Consumer Lessons Learned on My Summer Vacation

Publisher’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza and his wife hiked Danali, visited sea lions, “held up” the Alaska pipeline, and spent a lot of time as customers mostly focused on the hospitality sector. Here are Rick’s lessons learned from his 17-day trip to the Northwest, starting with his daughter’s wedding in Seattle and concluding with an escorted tour of five cities in Alaska BELOW. We spent much of our time as customers of service businesses, often focused on the hospitality sector (e.g., guest stays, food, drink, entertainment, fun). Such a trip

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business August 13, 2026 No Comments
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$17.9 million up for grabs for CSRA companies

While the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is soliciting input on road projects for east-central Georgia, the City of Augusta and Accelerate Augusta have teamed up to help small businesses reap financial benefits from the projects. A key meeting is set for next Thursday. The State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) Workshop will connect local businesses, contractors, consultants, and service providers with GDOT contracting opportunities. It was organized by Dr. Yolanda Jackson, the city’s Compliance Director. “The exciting thing about it is it doesn’t require the local businesses to have any

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 13, 2026 No Comments
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Creative Solution for two area businesses

Some television and radio stations have had to lay off employees in the last several months. One local radio station group just came up with a unique way to save money and space. Beasley Broadcasting, home to popular stations such as WGAC and Kicks 99, decided it didn’t need all of the 20,000 square feet it was occupying at 4051 Jimmie Dyess Parkway near the I-20 Belair Road Exit. Now, when visitors stop by for tickets or an appointment, they’ll enter the building from the back—where the studio space is

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Neil Gordon August 12, 2026 No Comments
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