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Perfect timing for CSRA business expansion

With an occasional touch of fall in the morning air and hunting season in the crosshairs, the addition of an outdoor store couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. Alicia Byars, owner of Autumn Outdoors, is opening in the North Hills Shopping Center, at 401 Martintown Road in North Augusta. The store will focus on men’s apparel and accessories for the outdoorsman. “God created an opportunity for our family to expand brands beyond our Autumn Grace Boutique, which is two doors away from our new place. We filled a need

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Mitzi Oxford September 16, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

One year later, recovery from Helene

Columbia County is getting ready for the design, RFP, and construction phase in renovating the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. In the early morning hours of Sept. 27, 2024, Metro Augusta experienced something it had never had before: a direct hit by a hurricane. The extent of damage was being tallied across the region in the days that followed. One of the most popular venues for meetings and events was among the heavily damaged buildings. Savannah Rapids Pavilion, noted for its large, glass windows, sits 80 feet high on the bluff overlooking

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 15, 2025 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Major CSRA employer building tomorrow’s leaders

Young minds are making waves and leaving an indelible mark during Savannah River Nuclear Solutions’ (SRNS) summer internship program. Through hands-on experience in fields ranging from Information Technology (IT) and Supply Chain to Pit Production Operations and Programs (PPOP), these young talents are not only shaping their futures but also contributing to mission delivery at SRNS. “Since its inception in 2009, the SRNS Internship Program and its dedicated management team have excelled in creating employment opportunities that provide real-world, hands-on experiences,” said Bryan Ortner, SRNS Senior Vice President, Workforce Services

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Staff Report September 12, 2025 No Comments
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Fall in Augusta means art, music, and money

For more than 40 years, Arts in the Heart of Augusta (AITH) has had a growing impact on the local economy. This year, it is closing in on $2 million. Destination Augusta estimates AITH draws approximately 100,000 to Augusta, and the impact has grown exponentially. The 2023 AITH brought in $1,739,000. That grew to $1,849,000 in 2024. The tourism experts are predicting that this year could be bigger, with an estimated $1,872,000 impact. “Our hotels are full; our rental car agencies are full. We employ for the festival, a lot

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 11, 2025 No Comments
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New COO named for future CSRA medical center

Citing a 25-year record of leadership across various healthcare settings, Wellstar Health System has appointed a familiar face as Chief Operating Officer for their medical center opening next fall. Nelson So has led startups, managed change, and fostered collaborations, making him a strong fit for Wellstar and the CSRA, according to Ralph Turner, President of Wellstar MCG Health and Senior Vice President for Wellstar. So will assume responsibility for all aspects of Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center, scheduled to open in the fall of 2026. A retired Colonel with the

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Staff Report September 10, 2025 No Comments
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Masters job expos today and tomorrow at AU

Counting down the days (212 to be exact) until The Masters? Here’s your chance to work it. Augusta University will once again host two job expos where AU students, faculty, staff, and alumni can learn about opportunities to work during the tournament held each spring. The first job expo will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Jaguar Student Activities Center Breezeway on the Summerville Campus. The second job expo will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the lobby of the Health

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Staff Report September 9, 2025 No Comments
B2B Stories

Rebranding for an Augusta charter company

A local company that offers private charter jet service has unveiled a new look. Bravo Air, based at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), revealed the rebranding in mid-August. Co-owner and CEO Pamela Davison said the change was the outcome of a period of restructuring and a new management team. “As we did that, we realized we were developing a brand new identity, and we were creating something amazing, and it was very different than what we originally had,” she said. “We decided we didn’t want to change the name, but we

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 8, 2025 No Comments
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Another step forward in solving the CSRA doctor shortage

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is joining a nationwide movement to address the public health crisis of a physician shortage. As ABD has reported, this shortage is a public health crisis impacting access to care, especially in rural areas, leading to longer wait times, delayed diagnoses, and increased use of emergency services. Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC) recently hosted its resident physicians for Resident Research Day. The Graduate Medical Education Program hosts this event to showcase the residency program’s commitment to advancing medicine through diverse and comprehensive research projects that explore

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Staff Report September 8, 2025 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Flying high with #1 ranking

CSRA employees of Delta Air Lines, including at Augusta Regional Airport and the airline’s local Call Center off Riverwatch Parkway, have reason to celebrate. Delta was named among the top American employers in three states by Forbes, in its seventh annual ranking of employers by State. The airline was tabbed as the No. 1 employer for the fourth year in a row in Georgia and the second consecutive year in Michigan. Among the 1,417 companies named in the survey, Delta ranked No. 1 in Georgia, Michigan, and Utah. The airline

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Staff Report September 5, 2025 No Comments
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EXCLUSIVE: Airport leader reacts to “deep negotiations” with prospective airline

A curious removal on the Tuesday, September 2nd agenda at the Augusta Richmond County Commission meeting is shedding light on efforts to bring a 3rd airline to the Augusta Regional Airport. ABD received a copy of the agenda, which read in part: “Currently, AGS staff are in advanced negotiations with a prospective airline,” read the agenda item. “If this comes to fruition, the prospective airline will provide direct service to/from Augusta to two new markets with the possibility of additional future routes. Following a Wednesday, September 3rd meeting of an

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Neil Gordon and Dana Lynn McIntyre September 5, 2025 No Comments
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