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SRS Building the Future with Apprentice Program

The Savannah River Site (SRS) Apprenticeship School at Aiken Technical College celebrated the Nov. 18 start of National Apprenticeship Week. Joining the celebration were Augusta Technical College and Denmark Technical College, both of which are partners in the school. There are approximately 100 students enrolled in the apprenticeship school. It provides training in several fields, including Facility/Production Operator and Maintenance Mechanic. “I’m here mostly for professional growth and providing for my family and just making a difference in the community,” Auston Prather, 33, told ABD. “I grew up in this

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 21, 2024 No Comments
Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Will Homes Finally Become Affordable in 2025?

The question on everyone’s mind is whether 2025 will bring relief to homebuyers struggling with affordability. While recent fluctuations in mortgage rates have added uncertainty, many industry experts predict a gradual decline in rates next year. However, don’t expect rates to plummet too quickly. The powers that be, believe a sudden drop could trigger a wave of buyer demand that might erase inventory gains, potentially driving prices back up. I am awaiting, hopefully, a drop to the 5.5% range so I can refinance my own mortgage. In 2023, I got

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Shawna Woodward, Re/Max Reinvented Evans November 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Club Car teams up for STEM Program

They may not be behind the wheel just yet, but 5th-grade students at Martinez Elementary School are learning the nuts and bolts of innovation and design of Club Car golf cars and low-speed utility vehicles. The program is part of a year-long partnership between the company and the school to show students how the math, science, and language skills they learn today actually apply in real-world settings. “There’s nothing like watching a child light up when what they learn in class comes to life,” said Carrie Harrison, Director of Custom

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Staff Report November 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Helping Solve Homelessness

According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the number of homelessness in Augusta grows each year. As a realtor, Ann Marie McManus travels the CSRA and sees the problem firsthand. She also volunteers to be part of the solution.

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Ann Marie McManus November 21, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

More than $13 Million to SRP Members for Helene Relief

Almost two months after Hurricane Helene slammed the CSRA with 100 mph winds, signs of the storm to homes and businesses are still a reminder of the initial devastation. All ten counties served by SRP Federal Credit Union were significantly impacted. Recovery is a slow process, but SRP has stepped up to support both its member-owners and team members during the aftermath. The company has provided Emergency Relief Loans, Skip-a-Pay options on consumer loans, and waived or refunded various operational fees in the amount of $13.6 million in total relief.

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Staff Report November 20, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Advice for Fellow Realtors from a Pro

As an award-winning realtor, Ann Marie McManus learned one of the most important lessons for a career in real estate is to write down what works. Once your plan is in place, the years ahead will reward you and your clients.

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Ann Marie McManus November 20, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Third location of popular eatery announced

It’s billed as the best place in the CSRA for breakfast and lunch, a place where everybody knows your name. If you are a regular at the Sunrise Grill, you can say “cheers” to their newest location at Daniel Village on Wrightsboro Road. According to Southeastern Development Associates, the new location will be within walking distance of some of the highest-income areas of Richmond County and with plenty of built-in customers to the Daniel Village area including Medical College of Georgia, Downtown Augusta, and the Augusta National Golf Club. Their

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Staff Report November 19, 2024 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Reasons Why to Sell Over the Holidays

Let’s talk turkey. In the next week, families will gather to give thanks and in the blink of an eye, gifts will be exchanged at Christmas. As busy as the season is, it’s also a great time to sell your home. Ann Marie McManus explains why.

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Ann Marie McManus November 19, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Unintended Messages: Treat Your People Well All the Way to the End

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, a college football coach was fired.  A college football coach being fired late in a losing season is typically not surprising news. However, in this case, the firing and the way in which it was handled made national news, and its ramifications may well be felt at that institution for years to come. In addition, I believe the firing and its mishandling provide lessons for organizational leaders on how to handle such situations in a way that limits potential damage to their organizations and the

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Dr. Rick Franza November 19, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Small business holiday focus in CSRA

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is promoting an event to support small businesses in a small pocket of the county in Harlem. Co-sponsored by Downtown Harlem, and the Harlem Merchants Association, “Heart of Harlem, Shop Small, Support Local” is set for Sat., Nov. 30. “But obviously, we’re all very familiar with the holiday season, Black Friday and that weekend after Thanksgiving as being the big shopping weekend,” Russell Lahodny, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber, explained for ABD. “Shop, Small Saturday is just that, that initiative to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre November 18, 2024 No Comments
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