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CSRA impacts from global Microsoft outage

Six days later and some CSRA travelers are still reeling from a global computer outage that began Friday morning, July 19. On that day, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) announced delays from American Airlines and cancellations for Delta flights. At issue was the fact that Atlanta is the Delta hub. With the exception of AGS direct flights to Charlotte, Dallas, and Washington, DC, the bulk of Augusta flights, with Delta as the carrier, land in Atlanta and depart to cities across the country and around the world. Tabitha Butler, owner of

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Mitzi Oxford July 24, 2024 No Comments
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$20,000 grant to support student veterans

The Fluor Foundation’s Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans with the cost of attendance and living expenses. “We are thankful for the Fluor Foundation’s ongoing support of our student veterans. The funding helps address financial barriers often not covered by other financial aid resources, but can impact a student veteran’s ability to start or continue their education,” said Aiken Technical College Foundation President, Dr. Forest Mahan. Since 2013, the Fluor Foundation Military Support Coalition has granted $165,000 to

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Staff Report July 23, 2024 No Comments
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Teaching the pros and cons of AI

People who can help educate on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence have the opportunity to hone their skills. The Augusta University Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is offering a series of workshops to faculty and staff so they will better understand the growing field. “This is part of a certificate program for the Office of Institutional Access, Success and Belonging,” Dr. James Garner, CWE Associate Director Center, explained for ABD. “For this certificate program, workshops that help them learn about what it means to create access, success, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 23, 2024 No Comments
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40th Anniversary: Unexpected Rewards

Most realtors work hard, and Ann Marie McManus is no exception. The work pays off with sales and happy customers and sometimes, recognition from your peers.

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Ann Marie McManus July 23, 2024 No Comments
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Shining City on a Hill: A True Return to Greatness

Ronald Reagan liked to use the phrase, “Shining City on a Hill” to describe our country. He used that description both on the eve of his election in 1980 and in capping his eight years in office by discussing its meaning in his farewell address from the presidency in January 1989. The origins of that phrase came from a Pilgrim named John Winthrop in 1630, who used the term to describe what he hoped America would become. Reagan used Winthrop’s phrase (actually “Shining City upon a Hill”) to describe how

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Dr. Rick Franza July 23, 2024 No Comments
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Credit Card issues: Hull College professor weighs in

A James M. Hull College of Business professor at Augusta University says to be careful in ways you are reducing your credit card debt. She responded recently to a Lendingtree survey indicating Americans have more than $1 trillion in credit card debt and the average American has around a $6,500 balance. Many cards offer 0% APR on balance transfers for certain lengths of time. But is it worth it if you don’t plan to pay off the entire balance during the promotional period? Wendy Habegger, PhD, senior lecturer in the James

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Staff Report July 22, 2024 No Comments
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Advice for CSRA companies to limit fraud

Two things about fraud are guaranteed. It is not going away and every day, the criminals find a new way to get your money. The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s recent Third Thursday event brought in an expert from Ameris Bank, which sponsored the workshop. Seanne Holliday, with 35 years’ experience in banking, is from the Regional Treasury serving the South and North Carolina region of Ameris Bank. She is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). “We deal with fraud from every perspective. People that

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 22, 2024 No Comments
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40th Anniversary: Helping families adjust

In today’s 40th Anniversary look back at Ann Marie McManus’ ongoing real estate career, she looks at a recent home sale and how the older couple is adjusting to a new life!

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Ann Marie McManus July 22, 2024 No Comments
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Former Pro Football player to open new CSRA restaurant

After growing up in Huger, SC near Mt. Pleasant, Fernando Washington played professional football for the Frankfurt Galaxy, the World League of America in Germany for two years. It was one of two original NFL Europe teams. He was a defensive end who moved to Aiken two years ago and has transitioned to a business owner and chef. It might seem like an unusual fit, but preparation and cooking come as naturally to Washington as sacking the quarterback. “I grew up in a large family of good cooks starting with

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Mitzi Oxford July 22, 2024 No Comments
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