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CSRA students and others interning at SRMC

More than seventy students from across the country have joined Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) this summer to be a part of its growing internship program. The college interns will be taking on meaningful projects to help SRMC advance its mission of treating the millions of gallons of Cold War legacy radioactive waste remaining in tanks at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The students are bringing a fresh perspective to the areas of engineering, environmental science, biology, chemistry, business, communications, and more. SRMC President and Program Manager, Tom Burns, said SRMC

Staff Report June 12, 2025 No Comments

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New bank opens to the public

Summerville officially has its third banking option for customers in the CSRA. South Georgia Bank opened its branch on 2839 Central Avenue(next to Dairy Queen) in phases. “While the commercial lending arm of the bank opened earlier this year, today’s Grand Opening marks day one of South Georgia Bank offering personal banking services to our friends and neighbors across the CSRA,” said Market President Branford Thompson, a longtime banker with deep roots in the CSRA. South Georgia Bank was founded nearly 40 years ago and has five locations across the

Neil Gordon June 11, 2025 No Comments

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USCA to meet the need for electrical engineers

A constantly growing need for trained electrical engineers has prompted USCA to add to its degree program catalog. In a news release, USCA said the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) will focus on teaching students how to design, test, build, and maintain electrical and electronic systems. It will be launched in the Fall 2026 semester. Scott McKay, Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering, told ABD that adding the new program was a lengthy process. “We basically got a ground swell of interest from our regional industry

Dana Lynn McIntyre June 10, 2025 No Comments

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Simon Says: Job Gains

The number of job postings that require at least one artificial intelligence (AI) skill has increased from 0.5 percent in 2010 to 1.7 percent in 2024. This is according to a new study by three economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This growth in demand is due to more technical roles used to produce AI and more workers using AI at their jobs. Over one-quarter of workers have used AI at work. AI skills are more than being able to use ChatGPT. Top AI skills for Bachelor’s or

Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 9, 2025 No Comments

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2 Questions for the Dean: Helping High Schoolers

The Hull College of Business is at the forefront of helping your high school-aged students transition into both college and adulthood. In today’s 2 Questions for the Dean segment, Dean Thompson explains how students are getting an early start to college and life. ABD: So, how does your dual enrollment program work? HULL: So, Augusta University has a dual enrollment program with the high schools and where the high school student can take college classes, given that they meet certain admissions criteria. It is at no cost to the students.

Neil Gordon June 8, 2025 No Comments

Awards/Celebrations

Augusta Technology Firm Named One of Georgia’s Top Employers

IntelliSystems, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Georgia Trend Magazine’s May Edition. The Augusta-based firm earned top recognition by creating an environment where employee expertise is celebrated and professional growth is supported at all levels. The company was also specifically acknowledged for its sense of pride among its team members. “We’re honored to receive this recognition, which proudly reflects our commitment to both our employees and our clients,” said Kevin Wade, President and CEO of

Staff Report June 4, 2025 No Comments

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Simon Says: New Housing BOOM in the CSRA!

The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased 1.9 percent in March from April. This is the highest monthly increase since August 2020, when we were coming out of the covid lockdown. The LEI is 1.4 percent higher than a year ago. The big driver of this month’s data was residential building permits, which were 631 in March, the highest on record going back to 2000. 298 permits were for 1-unit structures, and 329 were for 5 units or more. Although there has been news of a cooling of the national

Dr. Simon Medcalfe June 2, 2025 No Comments

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How Much is That Doggie in the Window?

After a long day at work, you come home. Who else is going to wag their tail upon your arrival? Not your wife or husband, but when your dog hears the door of your car close, he or she is anxiously awaiting you with a tail going nonstop and kisses to boot. Now, there is another way to reward that loyalty. The Woofing Bakery is a mobile pet bakery based in Aiken, offering cookies, cakes, and doggie donuts. They are all made with fresh, pet-friendly ingredients. Owner, Bela Steele, lost

Mitzi Oxford June 1, 2025 No Comments

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$25,000 Donations Boost CSRA STEM programs

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) has made two significant donations to schools this month. The first was a $10,000 gift to Paine College, a Historically Black College in Augusta, Ga. The donation is to enhance and support Paine College science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs by providing scholarships for talented students pursuing degrees in those disciplines. SRMC President and Program Manager, Dr. Dave Olson, values a strong education with an emphasis on STEM-related curricula. “We believe that education is a cornerstone of progress, and investing in STEM initiatives is

Staff Report May 29, 2025 No Comments

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Regional Manufacturing Ripple Effect

The recent announcement that a primary metals manufacturing facility is coming to South Carolina shows how growth in one place can promote growth in another. Mega Metal, a Turkey-based company, is investing $34 million to build a copper wire manufacturing plant in Fairfield County, just north of Columbia. It will create 135 jobs and is expected to be operational by September 2025. “Fairfield County celebrates the arrival of Mega Metal, bringing 135 new jobs and a $34 million investment to the central region of South Carolina. With a strong foundation

Dana Lynn McIntyre May 29, 2025 No Comments

CSRA students and others interning at SRMC

New bank opens to the public

USCA to meet the need for electrical engineers

Simon Says: Job Gains

2 Questions for the Dean: Helping High Schoolers

Augusta Technology Firm Named One of Georgia’s Top Employers

Simon Says: New Housing BOOM in the CSRA!

How Much is That Doggie in the Window?

$25,000 Donations Boost CSRA STEM programs

Regional Manufacturing Ripple Effect

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