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Still sitting on top

Georgia has started its second decade as the top-ranked state in which to do business, according to Area Development Magazine. The magazine released its most recent report last week and Georgia is the top dog for the 11th consecutive year. The magazine said it is a testament to the Peach State’s pro-business conditions. “The Peach State’s consistent performance across various categories makes it a perennial favorite for businesses looking to expand or relocate. Georgia’s ability to sustain its leadership position speaks volumes about its strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 17, 2024 No Comments
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Fort Eisenhower: Driving the Augusta economy forward

Since the establishment of Fort Eisenhower in 1941, the government has been a significant driver of the economy of Augusta. Fort Eisenhower is the current home of the United States Army Signal Corps, United States Army Cyber Command, and the Cyber Center of Excellence. Spread across nearly 56,000 acres, Fort Eisenhower supports a population of over 100,000, including military families, contractors, retirees, and others, making it the largest non-manufacturing employer in Augusta. Growing Augusta’s tech workforce With technology rapidly changing, we can expect Fort Eisenhower to continue driving economic growth

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Kevin Glass, Augusta Market President, Synovus Bank September 17, 2024 No Comments
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Tonight’s special sales tax program

Leaders with the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD) are asking voters to support the next installment of the One Percent Educational Capital Improvements Sales & Use Tax. The third of five public meetings to explain the tax to county residents is set for Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m. at South Aiken High School on E. Pine Log Road. Although targeting residents of Area One, it is open to any county resident. Often referred to as the One Cent Sales Tax or Penny Sales Tax, the ballot issue was among the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 16, 2024 No Comments
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Simon Says: Give yourself a raise!!!!

The average weekly wage in the first quarter of 2024 was higher in six of the seven counties in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), according to new data recently released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The fastest growth was seen in Lincoln County at 6.4 percent, followed by Edgefield County. Burke County’s average weekly wages fell 8.6 percent. The good news for Burke County is they still have the highest average weekly wage at $1,972, comfortably higher than second place in Aiken County. Although Lincoln County had the

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe September 16, 2024 No Comments
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AT&T strike is over

Publisher’s  Note:  Here is the verbatim statement sent to ABD Sunday evening: STATEMENT: The following can be attributed to Jeff McElfresh, AT&T Chief Operating Officer: “We are pleased to announce that we’ve reached 2 tentative agreements with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The first is in District 9 in the West, which comes within days of getting back to the negotiating table to constructively reach a new deal. The second is in District 3 in the Southeast, bringing the work stoppage to an end on Sept. 16. As we’ve said

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Staff Report September 16, 2024 No Comments
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Agriculture commissioner highlights CSRA food facility

Members of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce learned agriculture still ranks as Georgia’s number one economic driver. Tyler Harper, Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, was the keynote speaker for the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon on Thursday. The topic was “Harvesting Prosperity, Agricultural Innovations and Impact.” He said even into the 21st century, the agriculture industry tops all others, calling it the backbone of Georgia’s economy. “It is an almost $84 billion economic driver. It is almost 17% of the state’s economy,” he said. “One in seven jobs, 330,000

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 15, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA businesses jump on board for Ironman

In a month that is projected to bring in more than $12 million to the local economy, the 15th Annual Ironman 70.3 on September 29 is one of the biggest events on the list. More than 6,500 visitors are expected to visit and cheer on participants with close to a $6 million estimated economic impact. Athletes will tackle a quick 1.2-mile down-river swim in the Savannah River before biking 56 miles through rural Augusta, and wind up with the flat 13.1-mile spectator-filled run course which will take them along the North Augusta Greeneway

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Mitzi Oxford September 15, 2024 No Comments
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Biz Bits: ABC’s of THC

Medical marijuana is a huge business across the country in certain states. In our weekly biz bits of last week’s top stories, Mike Petchenik says a local business’s 7-year wait for THC is over!

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Mike Petchenik September 15, 2024 No Comments
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Common Conflicts Business Owners Face

Many business owners in the CSRA deal with suppliers and vendors. Neil Gordon and HR expert and mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor discuss some of the disagreements that could arise on both sides and the best approach to handle those conflicts. The full radio program airs on Saturday at 7:30 AM on 1230 AM.

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TeKay Brown-Taylor September 12, 2024 No Comments
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Hot tech topics highlight CSRA conference

SC Decoded 2024 wrapped up a two-day conference on Wednesday, but not before a large crowd was updated about “The A, B, C, and Ds of Technology in South Carolina: Artificial Intelligence, Broadband, Cybersecurity, and Defense.” More than 200 people attended the annual event, held at the Crowne Plaza, and hosted by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, to meet with vendors and hear updates on the technology industry that packs a powerful economic punch. One of the speakers was Joseph Von Nessen, a research economist with the Darla Moore

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 12, 2024 No Comments
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