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More graduates in the trades to support CSRA service companies in 2027 and 2028

Goodwill and Helms College are ready to train and graduate 400 more skilled workers in HVAC, Refrigeration, and Electrical trades. That’s all thanks to a $1 million benefactor. BlackRock Future Builders, a national philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation, is providing the money. Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is one of 15 organizations to be selected from more than 1,000 applications for grants nationwide.  The grant will help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand its established HVAC/R diploma program at the current Helms College campuses

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Neil Gordon October 7, 2026 No Comments
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3rd Generation Company President leads major expansion in CSRA

The buzz for the last month is that Busby’s was moving to Evans to better serve Columbia County clients and better train its staff. It’s true. The Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting earlier this week officially opened the Busby’s training center at 3001 McCrary Court off of Industrial Park Drive—near others in the home industry like Ivey Homes and Mulherin Lumber. Busby’s is a family-owned and operated HVAC company and has served the CSRA for more than 80 years. Its longtime headquarters will remain at 1236 Gordon Park Road off of

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Neil Gordon October 7, 2026 No Comments
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Major manufacturer honored tomorrow

Photo from December 2024 Augusta Technical College and Aurubis Richmond have been partnering together for years. Tomorrow, they are coming together to celebrate some expansion at the campus. Augusta Technical College will host a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. to recognize Aurubis Richmond for its generous support of the college, including investments in scholarships, workforce training students, and the refreshed outdoor patio space. Aurubis Richmond’s support has helped refresh an outdoor patio space for workforce training students, creating a welcoming area for students to gather, connect, and

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Neil Gordon October 5, 2026 No Comments
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Cultivating a Culture of Educational Excellence

Through intentional leadership development, the Columbia County School District is creating a culture where students, educators, and administrators are empowered to lead and succeed.   October is National Principals Appreciation Month… the perfect time to celebrate our outstanding leaders and to talk about the Columbia County School District’s focus on growing leaders. Leadership initiatives are tied directly to the school district’s strategic plan and its goal that focuses on talent optimization. A key to the district’s work in this area is its focus on growing leaders and unleashing the promise found

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Mr. Steven Cummings, Associate Superintendent of School Improvement October 1, 2026 No Comments
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Father of two preschoolers opening early childhood center in CSRA

Matt Gregory’s next personal and professional move from Atlanta makes perfect sense. His wife’s from Augusta. His young children will transfer from Primrose School in Atlanta to one the Gregory’s are building in Martinez. He’ll run the day-to-day and call on his experience doing consulting work for an early education school in Atlanta. “Everybody kept telling us there was a strong need for premium early childhood education options. There is a lot of growth in Columbia County.” Gregory is building the Primrose School on about two acres just off Flowing

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Neil Gordon September 30, 2026 No Comments
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Good Deeds: Meta offering new grant program

Meta is accepting applications for a new program to distribute grants in communities where the company has a data center, including Aiken County. The Meta data center is under construction in the Sage Mill Industrial Park. Target completion is 2027. The Future is for Everyone Fund will accept applications through Oct. 19th for proposals to address critical issues in each community where the data center is located. Meta declined a request for an interview from ABD but provided the following statement. “We created the Future is for Everyone Fund to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 29, 2026 No Comments
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New pathway for the healthcare workforce in the CSRA

One of the gold standards of working in the CSRA includes a position in the medical field at a local hospital, doctor’s office, or healthcare facility. A first-ever undergraduate degree program is being developed for Augusta University’s School of Public Health (SPH) to increase interest in the field.  Launched just three years ago, SPH’s goal is to promote healthy populations across Georgia. The new degree is a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH). “The work of public health professionals strengthens communities, addresses health challenges, and improves the quality of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre with photos by Michael Holahan September 28, 2026 No Comments
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Local retailer bringing $60,000 to local schools

This afternoon, a local convenience store chain is helping three area school districts to set up their students to succeed. The event is set to launch outside the Enterprise Mill Events & Catering facility in downtown Augusta. Parker’s Kitchen is bringing $60,000 to divide among superintendents from Richmond, Columbia, and Aiken counties. It’s part of their Fueling the Community Program in which Parker’s donates a portion of all gas sold the first Wednesday of each month at their CSRA locations. It’s the 50th Anniversary for Parker’s Kitchen, and since the

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Neil Gordon September 28, 2026 No Comments
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Calling for legislation to protect children from online predators

An Augusta area construction company owner, legislator, and parent is leading the charge to create legislation to improve online safety, particularly for students. S.D. Clifton Construction Company President/Rep.Rob Clifton (R-Dist.131) is holding a series of public hearings across Georgia to get input from parents, educators, and law enforcement. Clifton told ABD, with three young children, his interest in online threats is the result of a podcast he listened to that detailed how sexual predators or bullies target children.  Clifton grew up playing video games, but they were self-contained and not

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 17, 2026 No Comments
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New early childhood centers coming to the CSRA

The first of two major early childhood education locations is getting set to open in West Augusta on Interstate Parkway. There are more than 650 locations across 38 states, including some in Atlanta, Savannah, and near Athens. Thanks to Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate for the heads-up, as they handled the sale of the building. “We’re thrilled to bring The Goddard School’s nationally recognized approach to early childhood education to Augusta,” said the local franchisee, Viral Dave. “Our team has spent years building successful Goddard Schools and creating environments where

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Neil Gordon September 15, 2026 No Comments
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