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Masters Week 2025 Taking Flight

This week marks the beginning of the arrivals of golfers and golf fans, with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) leading the way. The first practice round is on April second at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Columbia County. The final round is at the Augusta National Golf Club on April fifth. Leaders at Augusta Regional Airport said they are ready to welcome visitors. “We’ve had multiple planning meetings. We talk with all of our partners, the TSA, the airlines, the air traffic control, the rental cars. We all have

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 31, 2025 No Comments
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Several businesses expand in busy Wheeler Rd. corridor

Two more restaurants are making plans to open along Wheeler Road and close to Walton Way Extension, where ABD reported 7 Brews Coffee is building on the old Smith’s Chevron property. On Friday, Jordan Trotter Commercial Real Estate shared details in its monthly newsletter to subscribers. The realtor has leased out three bays in one strip center next to South State Bank and in front of the YMCA running track. They are also actively offering a ground lease or build-to-suit opportunity on 1.15 acres in a location next to where

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Neil Gordon March 30, 2025 No Comments
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New Club Car cart hits the links for golfing and giving

The Masters is a week away, when the golfing world will focus on Augusta, but before that, there is a tournament at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah. It is part of the Korn Ferry Tour and sponsored by Club Car, based in Augusta. Club Car is rolling out a new version of its Tempo golf cart lineup at the tournament. It features an Automatic Park Brake, an electronic parking brake system that automatically engages when the vehicle stops, which eliminates abrupt stops. Jeff Tyminski, Vice President of

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Mitzi Oxford March 27, 2025 No Comments
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Looking for New Leadership at Augusta Tech

The search is underway for a new President of Augusta Technical College, following Dr. Jermaine Whirl’s move to Savannah State University. The position has been posted in the Careers section of the State of Georgia’s website. It lists seven areas of expertise the ideal candidate will have. Dynamic Leadership; Financial Acumen and Vision; Fundraising Expertise; Community and Industry Engagement; Workforce Development Leadership; Higher Education Insight and Strategic Relationship Building. Mark Peevy, Chief of Staff at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), told ABD that a local search committee, comprised

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 26, 2025 No Comments
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New Home for North Augusta Public Safety

Construction is completed and the ribbon cut, officially marking the opening of North Augusta’s new Public Safety headquarters on Georgia Ave. The new public safety headquarters complements Engine Company 1, which went into service in 2022 at the corner of W. Martintown Road and Observatory Avenue. Mayor Briton Williams told ABD that the placement of the two buildings is strategic based on the city’s growth. “There’s no doubt we are growing through Exit One. We continue to have growth in Exit Five. You’re seeing what I think is going to

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 25, 2025 No Comments
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EXCLUSIVE: Business leaders join the Metaverse

An event sponsored by the North Augusta and Aiken Chambers of Commerce gave nearly 100 people their first glimpse of what to expect when one of the top five internet companies is operational in Aiken County. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, is building a data center in the Sage Mill Industrial Park. On March 21, a seminar at Aiken Technical College, led by a Meta certified lead trainer, marked the first public event since the Sept. 2024 announcement. “If we’re going to take up space in

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 24, 2025 No Comments
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Augusta preps in full swing approaching Masters Week

Motorists will soon see a sign of the times. Literally. The City of Augusta’s Traffic Engineering Division will begin installing the ubiquitous green and white “Golf Traffic” signs along major thoroughfares this week. John Ussery, Assistant Director for Traffic Engineering, said all the signs should be in place by the end of the week. Those signs are one of the more low-tech ways to help visitors find their way to and from the golf course on Washington Road. Ussery held a media briefing to give an overview of the traffic

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 23, 2025 No Comments
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Cyber Security Protection for Small Business

Cybersecurity has become a leading concern for individuals and businesses of all sizes. The Small Business Administration (SBA) says cyber-attacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars every year, with businesses being a prime target. The SBA website has a page devoted to helping small businesses protect their company. “Small businesses in particular may lack the means to protect their digital systems,” warns the SBA. “Surveys have shown that many small businesses feel vulnerable to a cyberattack. Many small businesses cannot afford professional IT solutions. They may also lack time

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 20, 2025 No Comments
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Donations Continue to Drive Automotive Institute’s Future

The need is critical for a CSRA-skilled workforce in the automotive industry. Businesses are continuing to step up to the plate with donations for Augusta Tech’s Automotive Institute to accomplish the goal. Just this week, another $350,000 was given to support the program’s future. Once completed, this new training center will provide workforce training for more than 1,000 skilled technicians each year in the high-demand automotive and auto body fields. Georgia Power Foundation awarded $250,000 to support Augusta Technical College’s training center which when complete, will provide workforce training for

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Mitzi Oxford March 19, 2025 No Comments
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Rallying financial support for Augusta University

Augusta University is holding its 6th Annual Day of Giving today, an opportunity for supporters of the university to donate across a broad list of programs. This annual event is a community-driven initiative driven by social media posts and shares. There are opportunities to support health care, education and research, and innovation. Funds can be designated for a specific area, such as the scholarship fund to support first-generation college students. “That’s our Augusta Promise program that we’ve just started this year,” Kelly Schulte, the Director of Annual Giving, told ABD.

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Dana Lynn McIntyre March 18, 2025 No Comments
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