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Georgia scores a win from site selection leaders

Georgia’s business climate has received another accolade from a national publication. A news release from Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced Georgia is the number one state for Best Business Climate. That came from Site Selection Magazine, which conducted a survey of site selection experts. “The Peach State racked up the most votes to dethrone last year’s winner, Texas, for Best Business Climate in the nation. North Carolina finished just behind Georgia in the runner-up spot, followed by South Carolina in third and then Tennessee and Texas in a tie for

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 14, 2025 No Comments
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Local Leaders in the Georgia Spotlight

Georgia Trend magazine has released its annual top-of-the-heap leadership list. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential leaders in the state. Johnson joins a veritable who’s who in Georgia, including Governor Brian Kemp, James Quincey, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac, and many other corporate, government, and civic leaders. The magazine staff chose Johnson because of his leadership following the devastation of Hurricane Helene when he sought assistance from federal and state agencies for citizens and businesses to start the

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Staff Report January 8, 2025 No Comments
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Highest Honor for Local Symphony Conductor

Dr. Scott Weiss, Music Director and Conductor of the Aiken Symphony, was recently awarded the “Order of the Palmetto,” South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Awarded by Governor McMaster and presented by State Representative Paula Calhoon, the award recognizes Dr. Weiss’ contributions to music, education, and the arts, including his leadership with the Aiken Symphony, the Palmetto Concert Band, and the University of South Carolina School of Music. A celebrated conductor and educator, Dr. Weiss has led performances worldwide and shaped future conductors through masterclasses and programs. The Aiken Symphony, currently

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Staff Report December 19, 2024 No Comments
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Aurubis Richmond Wins Governor’s Award

The 2024 Business Partner of the Year Award honoring outstanding achievements in workforce development, partnerships, and student success across Georgia was presented to Augusta Technical College’s partner, Aurubis Richmond. “Aurubis Richmond exemplifies the power of industry partnerships in transforming communities and empowering students with life-changing opportunities,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “Through their commitment to education, workforce development, and community engagement, Aurubis Richmond has set a benchmark for what it means to be an exceptional partner. Their investment in Augusta Technical College and our students not only strengthens the local

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Staff Report December 18, 2024 No Comments
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Best in Business Winners

At the Augusta Metro Chamber’s annual Best in Business award celebration, Innovation and Growth Through Collaboration was the overarching theme, and both recipients have displayed not only the endurance it takes to succeed in business but also a strong commitment to our community and a positive impact on our local economy. Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year awards were presented by South State Bank. Yesterday, at their final Member Economic Luncheon of the year, the Chamber honored Nader & Lisa Khatib of Laziza Mediterranean Grill as Augusta’s Entrepreneur for

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Staff Report December 5, 2024 No Comments
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Locally Grown nonprofit named Neighborhood Champion

Their motto is: “A community is healthiest when it feeds itself.” Augusta Locally Grown is a nonprofit organization promoting local, seasonal, sustainably-grown food as integral to the health and economic well-being of the CSRA. Bank of America (BoA) must agree. They have recognized Augusta Locally Grown as a Neighborhood Champion for their work in addressing food insecurity by providing access to healthy food and nutrition education. Augusta Locally Grown is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years, leadership training resources for the organization’s executive director, access to technical coaching, and

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Staff Report December 4, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA homebuilders’ executive wins top honor

She is a familiar face in the CSRA, first as Vice President of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. After Tiffany Heitzman left the Chamber to become the Executive Officer for the Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region, her earlier mentoring efforts with the chamber weren’t forgotten.  In the spring of this year, she was named the 2024 Business Woman of the Year. Now as the Executive Officer for the Homebuilders Association of the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region, Tiffany Heitzman has once again been recognized for her leadership abilities, this

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Staff Report September 12, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA Hospital ranked as “High Performing”

For the third year in a row, Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing hospital for Heart Attack and Heart Failure. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for the publication’s Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience. “I am incredibly proud of our team and it’s an

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Mitzi Oxford July 17, 2024 No Comments
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The scoop on hiring a real estate agent

If you’ve enjoyed a successful 40-year career as a realtor, you’ve learned what to ask when selling your home or business. Ann Marie McManus shares the Top 7 questions you need to know when making this important decision. Pt. 2 in Ann Marie’s discussion is coming tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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Ann Marie McManus July 16, 2024 No Comments
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