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The Post and Courier
Savannah River Site one step closer to producing plutonium pits
AIKEN — The National Nuclear Security Administration has authorized the start of full-scale construction of the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility project at the Savannah River Site. The facility is intended to be one of two in the United States producing plutonium pits, which are a core component of a nuclear weapon. The other facility is at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. “Mobilization for construction activities will now significantly increase at SRS with more than 3,000 new workers anticipated at peak construction,” according to a joint media release by the NNSA and...
Atlanta News First
Diesel prices mean uncertain future for farmers
GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
DOE okays construction of the next home for the nation's largest supply of new nuclear warhead triggers
LISTEN: On Monday, the Department of Energy approved full-scale construction at the Savannah River Site near Augusta to produce war reserve plutonium pits. GPB’s Jillian Magtoto reports. Only a small handful of the public will likely ever get to see the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) in Aiken,...
WRDW-TV
Job seekers turn out for Goodwill job fair in Augusta
Dozens of job seekers attended Goodwill’s fall job and resource fair in Augusta, bringing resumes to meet with potential employees.
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Local businesses team up for downtown flash event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local businesses in Augusta teamed up to drive business during downtown construction. Ink and Oath Tattoo and Arie’s Artisan Cheesecake held a flash event where customers could get a free mini cheesecake for life by getting Arie’s logo tattooed, according to event organizers. Marissa...
WJBF
Augusta nonprofit launches free youth entrepreneurship program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is helping middle and high school students turn their business ideas into reality. The Power of Y.E.P. (Youth Entrepreneurship Program), created by Cura Community Outreach, will give students a 12-week course on what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Dr. Yolanda Jackson, president and founder of Cura Community […]
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Developer Seeks Rezoning of 383 Acres for Nixon Technology Campus in Augusta
Acreage near Four H Club Road and Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta may soon see a change. A developer wants to rezone about 383 acres there. The plan calls for a seven-building data center campus, per WRDW, but nothing has been approved yet. 3G Investments filed its applications Sept. 28,...
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Crumbl closes dozens of stores, including Augusta location
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Dozens of Crumbl Cookies locations are closing their doors − including one in Augusta. According to a report by Restaurant Business, at least 57 locations have closed this year, with more at risk. The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The...
WRDW
Financial advisor advises to review health plans before cutting costs