The easy answer is it’s complicated, but it’s really not. The driving force behind the LEI is housing permits and unemployment. The ups and downs of those factors tell the tale. Mike Petchenik has more in today’s Biz Bits.

Piedmont Augusta receives top honors
The 2026-27 fiscal year started off strong for both Piedmont Augusta and Piedmont McDuffie with national quality awards, clinical excellence recognitions, workforce development initiatives, and


