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Helene’s impact on large businesses in Richmond County

While small businesses across Richmond County are fighting their way back from Hurricane Helene, the county’s largest businesses are assessing their situation. “Most of our industries, from what I can tell, were spared,” Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) told ABD. “Several of the larger ones were without power for four or five days. The last big one that I knew that came back online was last Wednesday. Think most of our manufacturing is back up and running.” A number of the largest employers are in

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Savannah Rapids Pavilion Rentals Update from Hurricane Helene

Savannah Rapids Pavilion is indefinitely closed due to damage during Hurricane Helene.  All reservations will be canceled and automatically refunded.  If you would like to move your reservation to the Exhibition Center or talk to a staff member, please call 706-868-3349. The Savannah Rapids Pavilion staff is working out of the Community Services office in Building C.  The staff has begun contacting all future reservations in order of date to offer them the opportunity to reschedule/relocate their event to the Exhibition Center or be refunded. “ServePro is working in the

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Taking steps toward recovery on post

Fort Eisenhower and Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) are beginning to phase in operations as the post and hospital recover from Hurricane Helene. Beginning on October 3, the post operated under controlled access. Only mission essential personnel, first responders, and residents were permitted on the post. MG Ryan Janovic, Commanding General at Ft. Eisenhower, said 37 of the post’s 780 family housing units were significantly damaged. “Significant damage, most often here now referred to as a large pine tree through the roof, as it is happening off the installation as

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Simon Says: Lessons from Hurricane Helene

It brings out the best in people and the worst. Best: Neighbors helping clear trees, providing water, offering lifts. Worst: Impatient drivers who yell at electricity workers repairing the infrastructure because they can’t go down their preferred road. Workers getting out of their vehicles to yell and point fingers at fellow workers. From an economic point of view, the free market is a great way to allocate resources. Publix understood what customers would demand and quickly got water, ice, and charcoal grills into their National Hills store (where I shop).

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A bit of energized news for the CSRA

Jefferson Energy Cooperative and Georgia Power have both released positive updates heading into day 12 post-Hurricane Helene. Thanks to 600 additional crews in CSRA counties— including hard-hit Columbia County—about two-thirds of residents and businesses now have power. JEC’s total footprint is about 37,000 and officials say a bit more than 25,000 customers are energized. For updates, you are asked to call Jefferson Energy Cooperatives at their main office at 706-547-2167 or 706-592-4531. Georgia Power is extending time to any of its millions of customers who need more time to make

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Area businesses are ready for customers

North Augusta Mayor Briton Williams was joined by a group of downtown business owners to update storm recovery in the city. “One of the things I’m excited about is we have power in our downtown and Riverside Village, and we are open for business,” said Williams. Joining Williams were representatives from Fleet Feet, Orange Otter, The Grove Gourmet Market, Cavalier’s Coffee and Shoppe 3130. Jenny Elliott, owner of Shoppe 3130, said businesses and citizens are all part of the same community. “I feel like our neighbors and our business neighbors

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Group postpones event honoring business leaders

A gala set for October 17th has been postponed. It’s to honor four business leaders, including Dave Brendza from ADP, Stephanie Stuckey of Stuckeys, and the Bassali’s, who specialize in retail and commercial real estate. Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, Junior Achievement officials in Atlanta made the decision to put off the event. JA opted to postpone the event at Augusta’s Marriott & Convention Center until Thursday, January 23rd, to avoid re-scheduling the event during the holidays. JA will be reaching out to sponsors, vendors, and ticket holders

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Business needs after Hurricane Helene

Area Chambers of Commerce are most known for networking and educational workshops and conferences. Since Helene devastated the CSRA, legislative advocacy is more critical than ever to make businesses whole. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce put together a survey that business leaders are asked to participate in. This survey aims to gather information from business owners regarding the impact of Hurricane Helene on their operations, including property damage and the current status of their business. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/UqtW112V7WnEsGtt7

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Businesses and Non-profits provide aid to a struggling CSRA

Editor’s note: Pictures are worth a thousand words. The one above is in Harlem, where folks are waiting in line to get nourishment from the Cantina Food Truck. Those scenes are being played out across neighborhoods. Families still can’t get out of their driveway because of downed trees, others need ice to keep insulin cold for their diabetic family members. They are your neighbors. They are employees of businesses. They and we, are all trying to survive and put the devastation behind us. Today, there is some good news. Financial

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