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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
Consumer Stories

CSRA Restaurant Serves Up Dinner and Donations

As the work week winds down, here’s a chance to enjoy a great meal and give back. The Wildemount, located at 200 Park Avenue in Aiken, is hosting a charity dinner to benefit Golden Harvest Food Bank from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm today. “We are pretty busy this time of year but wanted to do something to make a difference. We encourage our guests to join us for dinner and make a $2 donation. We will match up to $2500 in donations,” explained The Wildemount owner, Samuel O’Lone. One

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Mitzi Oxford December 18, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Holidays take flight and a VIP landing at AGS

Before too long, the hustle of getting home for the holidays will make for busy days at Augusta Regional Airport. Lauren Smith, Assistant Director of Marketing & Public Relations, told ABD there are a few things travelers should keep in mind. First, get to the airport early enough to find a parking space. “We have, I guess, approached our capacity at times. So please give yourself enough time to find parking. We understand it is a challenge right now, and we are working on a parking lot expansion project that

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 17, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

First One-Stop Home Services Showroom Opens in Augusta Area

If Mark Boyd’s new showroom at 4396 Lamkin Drive in Evans resembles a state-of-the-art automotive dealership, there’s a reason. “I spent 23 years in the car business,” said Boyd, the nation’s first Nesto franchisee, a brand designed to partner with multi-unit entrepreneurs in the home services space. Boyd officially unveiled his innovative showroom, located near the Home Depot in Evans, in late October. The event featured representatives from Nesto, Home Depot corporate, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Boyd’s team. Each “bay” in the showroom highlights a different service

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Neil Gordon December 16, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

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
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