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The 4th will be with you if you are on the road

If you are taking a business break and hitting the road with the family this week, there is some good news ahead. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. The suspension will begin at noon today, July 3, and continue until 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. During this period, construction-related lane closures will be on hold to facilitate smoother travel. Georgia DOT urges drivers to remain cautious, as crews may still be

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15-year anniversary of Top 10 in 10

The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce presented ten young professionals who represent the next generation of leaders. The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch began in 2009 to shine the light on a diverse group of individuals between ages 25 and age 35 who are leaders in their field and at their respective employers. Sue Parr, President and CEO of the Chamber, said selecting the top 10 each year is a challenging process. She said the committee members review applicants and winnow the pool down to the best

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B2B Stories

Reviewing challenges for Augusta’s next air show

On the heels of Augusta Regional Airport’s 2024 Air Show, members of the Aviation Commission are looking at how to prepare for next year. Tim Weegar, airport Deputy Director and Director of Operations, began with a brief update on last month’s air show for members of the Air Services/Air Show Committee. “From the operations side, it was good,” he began. “We didn’t get fussed at by Homeland Security. We were able to make some better connections with their internal security and our security. So, as far as the operational side,

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Consumer Stories

Transitioning from incarceration to employment

A local organization that works to help individuals who have served jail or prison time find employment held an informational meeting at the Golden Harvest Food Bank’s Community Room. Called the Inclusive Hiring Huddle, it was presented by ReNforce, a non-profit organization that works with those previously incarcerated who need employment and businesses that need employees. “The Inclusive Hiring Huddle is just a space for businesses and community organizations to come together, to huddle, to have a conversation with myself as the coach and a couple of other leaders that’s

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Consumer Stories

Real Talk Real Estate: Rental Fraud: A True Story

Editor’s Note: It seems there is hardly a week that goes by that ABD isn’t writing about a new business starting up in the CSRA. Some of those employees are looking to buy a home and others are seeking rental properties. This seemed an appropriate time to feature a previous column written by Shawna’s daughter who had a rental experience worth sharing. Hi, Augusta Business Daily! My name is Leanna Woodward, yes Woodward, you read that right. I am the daughter of your favorite CSRA realtor and the usual writer

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B2B Stories

Connecting military families to loved ones

The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower teamed up with AT&T and Human I-T to provide laptop computers to students and families with the goal of providing active duty service members, E5 and below, with the tools to bridge the digital divide. “We do that in so many different ways, especially in K through 12, but in the Augusta area, with our military families being so important, we felt like it was very important to extend this type of a program to the military families out of Fort Eisenhower,” Stan Shepherd, Regional

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B2B Stories

The end of an era marked in Augusta

A grand old lady of the Augusta entertainment community was farewelled during a ceremony Tuesday morning. A groundbreaking ceremony signaling the start of construction of the new James Brown Arena (JBA) was held near the box office of the existing arena. The original building first opened in 1979 as the Augusta Civic Center. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson said he remembered attending his first concert at the arena as a kid, Parliament Funkadelic. “This new arena represents the next generation for all these kids that are sitting here,” he said. “I

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B2B Stories

Junior Achievement (JA) Celebrates the Return of the JA of Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame Gala

Augusta, GA – On October 17, 2024, JA of Georgia will honor two distinguished laureates and showcase the impact of Junior Achievement programs on the next generation of entrepreneurs. This year’s gala is presented by Georgia’s Own, Georgia United Credit Union, and Piedmont Augusta. The gala will be held at the Augusta Marriot Convention Center, bringing together influential business figures, community leaders, and supporters of Junior Achievement to celebrate the lifetime achievements of Dave Brendza, Division Vice President and General Manager for the ADP offices located in Augusta, GA and

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B2B Stories

Multi-Million Dollar Redevelopment and Recreation Projects

A hot June sun did nothing to wilt the enthusiasm of people who attended two events in downtown North Augusta on June 20. One event marked the opening of an access point for the Greeneway at its closest proximity to Downtown Augusta. It is at the intersection of Bluff and West Avenues. Mayor Briton Williams thanked North Augusta Forward, the nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote growth, economic development, recreation, and educational programs. “When you have organizations that have like-minded goals, it’s really easy to collaborate. This will be

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B2B Stories

One step closer to air taxis in Augusta

The company that hopes to bring air taxis to Augusta Regional Airport has announced the completion of a vital step in the authorization necessary to build the aircraft. (Photo above courtesy of SkyDrive) SkyDrive, a Tokyo-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has submitted the type certificate (TC) application of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) “SKYDRIVE” to the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) through Japan’s Civil Aviation Administration. A TC signifies the airworthiness of the design of the aircraft to be manufactured. The application was accepted in late April.

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