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416 apartment homes change hands in the CSRA

A company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett brokered a deal to transfer two garden-style properties in Augusta to a new buyer. Berkadia, a joint venture involving Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, put together the deal. “The seller maintained both properties to a very high standard, which will allow the buyer to execute their business plan efficiently,” said Riley. “This portfolio was very well located and had fantastic curb appeal. It was a pleasure working with both parties.”  Stevens Creek Commons, located at 100 Bon Air Drive, comprises 256 units

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Neil Gordon July 14, 2026 No Comments
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Simon Says: Mixed Economy

Inflation went up nearly 4% in the latest Economic Index report. There are some positive highlights as well. The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased 0.3 percent in May and is 0.1 percent higher than in May 2025. It has been a while since I updated the Augusta LEI because the Bureau of Labor Statistics has stopped publishing monthly job openings for states. Instead, the only monthly data on job openings is for the South census region, a geographic area stretching from Maryland and Delaware to Texas and Oklahoma. This

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe, AU Hull College of Business Economics Professor July 14, 2026 No Comments
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Military Monday: Understanding Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

Marriage Alone Does Not Guarantee Benefits One of the most common misunderstandings among surviving spouses in the CSRA is the belief that simply being married to a Veteran or Servicemember automatically entitles them to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Unfortunately, that is not always the case. What is DIC? Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monthly benefit paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to eligible surviving spouses, children, and sometimes parents of Servicemembers or Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected condition or who met certain

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Africa Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CME, CCM, T.A.G. IT Healthcare Solutions™ July 13, 2026 No Comments
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Why are RAM and SSD prices so high?

The buzz is that AI data centers are pulling memory and storage production issues. The effect is supply of parts and systems is jacking up hardware prices.   Today, Corsica Technologies suggests what CSRA companies can do to source hardware while protecting their budgets.  Why Are RAM and SSD Prices So High? Takeaways for Hardware Budgets. 

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Garrett Wiesenberg July 10, 2026 No Comments
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New arena begins to tower over 7th Street

The size of the new arena is taking shape off Telfair Street between 7th Street and 8th Street and completely changes the skyline. The new arena will be ten stories high, twice the height of the original James Brown Arena. It will be the length of three football fields and seat 10,500, substantially more than the old 7,000-seat capacity. “It’s going up fast. They’re doing a great job,” Brad Usry, chairman of the arena construction subcommittee of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority, told ABD. “We got 150 people working every

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 9, 2026 No Comments
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2026 Predictions: Mid-Year Assessment and Prognosis

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This is part one of a two-part series. RICK: If nothing else, I am very consistent. In January, I provided you with my economic and business predictions for the coming year, as I have done in this space for each of the past few years. Another regular occurrence has been that midway through the year, I assess how accurate my predictions have been to this point in the year and how they might do for the remainder of the year. So, as the third quarter of 2026 begins,

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Dr. Rick Franza, Professor, AU Hull College of Business July 9, 2026 No Comments
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Local basketball boosts economy

A few tournaments in the next few weeks will bring in big money and big crowds to the CSRA tourism trade. Currently, Nike is hosting the Nike Junior Championships, followed by the nationally renowned Nike Peach Jam. According to Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council, 20,000 visitors are expected to stay at area hotels, dine, and shop while in town. For the entire month of July, tourism professionals in our area expect there to be more than $12 Million in economic impact.

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Neil Gordon July 8, 2026 No Comments
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Extending a partnership that began in 2016

The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon, and Augusta University have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). It ensures service members at the Army post can further their education at their own pace. The ceremony was held at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC), which has served as a home base for training and education. GCITC Executive Director Eric Toler told ABD this new MOU solidifies the role the center plays in providing unique educational opportunities to military personnel. “It really is a testament to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 8, 2026 No Comments
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Augusta picked as best in the country

The “Make Startups” initiative, based in downtown Augusta, is making a difference in finding seed money and developing training for entrepreneurs. Now, a national customer service company is noticing and giving the CSRA its “flowers.” Here is what Nextiva, a leading voice and internet provider, said about Augusta getting ranked as the best city in the U.S for entrepreneurs to start a business across the 200 most populous cities in America. “Augusta, Georgia, is the #1 best city in the U.S. for entrepreneurs to start a business, offering affordable rent

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Neil Gordon July 7, 2026 No Comments
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Business and career education at your fingertips

Bank of America (BofA) has kicked off its latest series of virtual workshops, teaching everything from growing your career to financial wellness and critical thinking. Tomorrow is the next one. The goal of the broad spectrum of topics is to empower individuals, communities, and businesses with education, developing skills, and career advancement. “At Bank of America, we believe in investing in people, and it’s just as important as investing in business,” Marissa Smith, SVP and Market Executive, explained for ABD. “So, we hold these community education workshops to build on

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 7, 2026 No Comments
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