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South Carolina leaders are welcoming the 2024 edition of Area Development Magazine’s Top States To Do Business. Georgia holds on to the top spot for the 11th year, but the Palmetto State is in the catbird seat once again. In 2022, it was ranked number 3 and improved to number 3 in 2024. South Carolina muscled its way into the number two spot in 2023 and holds on to that distinction for 2024. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evett (R) was the keynote speaker for the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce’s September

Georgia has started its second decade as the top-ranked state in which to do business, according to Area Development Magazine. The magazine released its most recent report last week and Georgia is the top dog for the 11th consecutive year. The magazine said it is a testament to the Peach State’s pro-business conditions. “The Peach State’s consistent performance across various categories makes it a perennial favorite for businesses looking to expand or relocate. Georgia’s ability to sustain its leadership position speaks volumes about its strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and

The work stoppage pitting members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 3 against AT&T continues for a third week. The walkout began when talks between the company and the union broke down after two months of negotiations. Both the company and the union have sometimes posted daily updates on their respective websites. Both say talks resumed over the weekend. That followed the union’s September 2nd decision to step away from talks that included the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. CWA District 3 Vice President, Richard Honeycutt called the

Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to attend a public meeting to learn about the recently adopted Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE). Augusta commissioners approved an amendment to the city code to add the program. The meeting will include details on how to apply for certification to be part of the program. “It’s really an opportunity for us to let the community know what’s going on with this program, but more specifically, to let them know that the program now exists and has been approved and what the next steps would