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4th Small Business Saturday event ends Friday

The Soul City group is wrapping up its post-Helene present to the community this Friday after a two-week run-in downtown Augusta. (26) Downtown businesses are participating in a holiday decorating contest – the Soul City Spectacular. Windows, doors, and entire facades of buildings will be decorated in a festive holiday spirit. Businesses will be competing in the following categories: The Most Creative, The Most Colorful, The Most Elegant, and The Best Overall. According to John Porter, Downtown Soul City Director, “I think people are still feeling the emotional toll after

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Staff Report December 15, 2024 No Comments
Residential Real Estate

Best of Real Talk Real Estate: CSRA Real Estate Market Update: What’s Happening in Augusta and Surrounding Areas?

If you’re following the real estate market in Augusta, GA, you know it’s been an eventful year. From shifting demand to fluctuating interest rates, buyers and sellers alike are navigating a changing landscape. Here’s a snapshot of the latest trends, insights, and what I expect to see as we move toward the end of 2024. Unfortunately, interest rates have continued to rise over the past year, putting a bit of a squeeze on affordability. Nonetheless, our area remains attractive to both local buyers and newcomers, thanks to the area’s quality

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans December 12, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Another step forward in meeting healthcare demands

Aiken Technical College’s radiologic technology program has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). “Achieving JRCERT accreditation is a significant milestone for our radiologic technology program because it validates the quality of the education provided and enhances the reputation of the program among students, employers, and the broader healthcare community,” said Program Director Crystal Burke. “The workforce demand for radiologic technologists is strong, and by offering a rigorous, comprehensive, and technology-forward education, our program can effectively prepare students to meet the needs of the

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Staff Report December 12, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

The Walls are Tumbling Down at JBA

The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority is settling into a new location for its meetings, the Grand Lobby at the newly renovated Bell Auditorium. The location gives authority members and staff a front-row seat to watch the demolition of the James Brown Arena. Well, you can see a building torn down right now. The insides don’t look like what I thought they were going to look like,” quipped Mike Harvey of Nations Group, the owner’s representative for the construction of the new JBA and concourse connecting it to the Bell. He

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 12, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Hospital Construction Passes the Halfway Point

Construction on Columbia County’s first-ever hospital is slightly ahead of schedule, despite some problems in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The ground was broken for the hospital, being built on the Gateway to Grovetown, exit 190 off Interstate 20, in April of this year. Construction crews “topped out” the hospital, that is they reached the top of the structure, in June. Construction includes a separate building providing space for medical offices beside the main hospital. It was topped off in July. “So, since the summer, we’ve really been working on

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 11, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Working for the Weekend: The Georgia Aquarium

If there’s one thing your family should consider on a visit to Atlanta, put the Georgia Aquarium at the top of your list. It should be a must-do on any list of places to visit in the state of Georgia and, in my opinion, the southeast. I am not a person that gets excited about fish. But this place is the Disney World of aquatic life. In fact, it holds the distinction of being the only aquarium in the US bigger than the one at Disney World. You can visit

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Wes Hennings December 11, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

A shot in the arm for local healthcare staffing

Nearly 70 students have completed their studies at the Aiken Technical College School of Nursing. A pinning ceremony was held for the graduates who received an associate degree in nursing (ADN), a diploma in nursing, or a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate. A January 2024 report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (www.uschamber.com/workforce/nursing-workforce-data-center-a-national-nursing-crisis) pointed to the ongoing need to train people to join the nursing field. Looking specifically at registered nurses (RN), the report projects at least 193,000 open positions will need to be filled between 2022 and 2032. However,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 10, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Radiothon raises more than $250,000 for children’s hospital

Christmas music and cheers filled the halls of Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia recently as listeners and viewers of local iHeart Media radio stations and WRDW generously supported patients and families for the 24th consecutive year. In the end, the community pledged $255,612 to support Wellstar Children’s. iHeart Media donated 72 hours of airtime to the cause while three of its local radio stations – WBBQ 104.3, 96.3 Kiss FM, and 105.7 The Bull – and WRDW News 12/NBC 26 broadcast live from a conference room in the hospital. “The Children’s

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Staff Report December 10, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Helping the Homeless

This time of year, homelessness becomes more of an issue because of the weather. Ann Marie McManus is ending her 40th year as a local realtor and discusses the importance of making sure all Augustans are warm at night.

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Ann Marie McManus December 9, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Home (Sale) For the Holidays

Ann Marie McManus has been through 40 holiday seasons as one of the most successful real estate agents in the CSRA. Today, she explains why the holidays are one of the best times to buy or sell a home.

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Ann Marie McManus December 8, 2024 No Comments
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