It could be one-on-one or with a group, but the ultimate goal of conflict coaching is the same, resolution through mediation. Neil and HR Consultant and Professional Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor dive into the topic.
September saw another record month for employment in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Employment in September increased by 900 to 248,400. Augusta has seen records broken every month since June. Education and Health Services also saw record employment in September. Employment in September increased by 350 to over 40,000 for the first time. Other sectors that saw employment increase in September were leisure and hospitality (+190), professional and business services (+180), Transportation and utilities (+80), and retail (+40). Wholesale and manufacturing employment fell. Another record fell in September, average
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Georgia’s senators announced Augusta Regional Airport is one of three in line to receive money from a program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A news release from Sens. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga) said Augusta Regional will receive $4 million from the FAA’s Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The money can be used to build and upgrade airport facilities, along with better transportation options for passengers. “Georgia’s airports are a key driver of job creation and economic competitiveness,” Ossoff was quoted in the news release. “Our bipartisan
Chamber leaders in Richmond and Columbia County considered the future workforce of the area and how out-of-area companies factor our schools in their decisions to relocate to the CSRA. The Executive leadership for both the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia County Chamber are in agreement on extending the 1% Sales and Use Tax. Voters are encouraged to vote “Yes.” In Richmond County, leaders want to support various essential projects. The extension will go towards constructing and renovating school buildings, improving classroom technology, upgrading athletic and arts facilities,
The Augusta Aviation Commission heard an update from staff members on the damage suffered during Hurricane Helene. Chief Richard Beal, the Fire Chief and EMA Director at Augusta Regional Airport, said they are still working on a formal report. What he presented on Thursday was an overview. “The airport dealt with pretty much the same thing that the entire community did,” he said. “A lot of trees down, power issues and water issues. We had them across the airport. On top of having some of the power issues we had with
The president of Augusta Technical College hit the high points of the previous 12 months while laying out ambitious plans for the next 12 in his State of the College address. As anticipated, enrollment was up, crossing the 5,900 mark to reach 5,940 students, a 3% increase over last year. But Whirl said that number is somewhat deceiving. That represents students enrolled in credit classes, achieving certificates and degrees. Thousands more were on campus for non-credit classes, the so-called continuing education offerings. “The last few years, we’ve only really talked
In April 2024, Club Car announced an $8 million investment in Columbia County for a street-legal utility vehicle called the Urban LSV. Now, the company, as part of the American Personal Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Coalition, has filed critical circumstances allegations with the U.S. Department of Commerce, to address a massive increase in Chinese imports of low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs). The Coalition seeks tariffs and duties on LSPTV products sold below market value and with the assistance of improper foreign government subsidies. Duties would be levied on any imports after
Officials with Augusta University are continuing cleanup and repairs in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Work is ongoing at the Summerville and Health Sciences campuses, and the Forest Hills campus, which includes the Christenberry Field House. On Oct. 18, ABD was taken on a tour of the campuses to see the progress being made and get an update on what has been lost. Repairs are underway on the Christenberry Fieldhouse, along with the tennis courts and golf course, with the properties bounded by piles of cut-up trees. “These are some
Less than a week from today, those Americans who did not vote early will go to the polls to vote to decide who will be the next President of the United States. Hopefully, a week from today, we will know who that person will be, either current Vice President (VP) Kamala D. Harris or former President Donald J. Trump. While I am often critical of others who vote primarily based on a single issue, I just might fit into that category for this presidential election; and that issue is the
