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The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta business leaders share concerns with GOP officials
Republican leaders convened in Augusta on Tuesday to hear area business concerns in a state tinted by the shadow of contentious midterm elections. Business, industry and civic leaders gathered downtown at the Pinnacle Club for the ninth stop of the 18-city Build Georgia roundtable tour, sharing feedback with U.S. Rep. Rick Allen and Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon in a gathering closed to media. Hitting the gas: Why Georgia drivers could pay less at the pump through October "It's been a really good conversation, just like today, and a lot of recurring themes," McKoon said after the meeting. How do employers find more employees? How can students emerge from high school workforce-ready? He pointed out programs approved recently by the Georgia General Assembly such as House Bill 1193, which would put a full-time literacy coach in every Georgia public school for kindergarteners through third-graders. "Some of it is talking about public policy that's already in place, but some of it is definitely saying, 'Hey, where do we need to be doing better?' Help us identify the issues that we need to go back to your elected officials and say, 'This is what people in Augusta, Richmond and Columbia counties
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Ironman 70.3 Brings Business Boost to Downtown Augusta
This year’s Ironman 70.3 event has crossed the finish line, but its impact on downtown Augusta businesses is still being felt. Hours after hundreds of people stood in line for the annual event, downtown parking lots emptied. Business owners said the event provided a much-needed morning boost. After a...
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Proposed vape shop near Glenn Hills Elementary sparks debate as Augusta considers new distance rules
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Augusta city leaders are clearing up questions surrounding a proposed vape shop near Glenn Hills Elementary School as commissioners consider new restrictions on how close similar businesses can operate to schools. The issue was discussed during Tuesday’s Augusta-Richmond County Commission meeting, where city leaders addressed concerns surrounding the development of Mr. […]
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CordenPharma breaks ground on $200M peptide expansion in South Carolina
CordenPharma, a Basel, Switzerland-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has broken ground on a more than $200 million expansion at its South Carolina facility in North Augusta. The project will add 68,000 square feet of commercial manufacturing space and expand the site’s upstream peptide synthesis capabilities. The facility will...
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The Overlooked South Carolina Town Where Groceries, Gas, And Rent Stay Refreshingly Cheap
You’ve been overpaying for everything, and there’s a South Carolina town that would very much like to fix that for you. Orangeburg sits in the middle of the Palmetto State like a well-kept financial secret, offering groceries, gas, and rent at prices that feel almost nostalgic compared to what the rest of the state has been charging lately.
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CordenPharma Breaks Ground on Facility in North Augusta
CordenPharma, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical and biotech products, broke ground this week on a $200 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in North Augusta, South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster attended the groundbreaking for the facility, which is expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the area. The new facility,...
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Primark opens at Augusta Mall, betting on in-person shopping as U.S. expansion continues
The Irish retailer says Augusta’s foot traffic, community and demand for affordable fashion made the market attractive for its second Georgia location. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Primark officially opened its doors at Augusta Mall Thursday, bringing a roughly 28,000-square-foot retail space to the area as the international retailer continues expanding across the United States. The […]
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Vape Shop Opening Near Augusta School Exposes 60-Year Zoning Law Gap
A smoke shop opening near Glenn Hills Elementary School has uncovered a gap in Augusta's zoning laws. These rules haven't changed since 1963. The business sits just off Georgetown Drive in south Augusta, less than a two-minute walk from the school. "There is no ordinance at this time on the...
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Open for Business: Mom, daughter open coffee shop in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new coffee shop in downtown Waynesboro is looking to help people start their day off right. Kelly Williamson and her daughter, Whisper Daugherty, recently opened Liberty Social. “We just wanted a place for Waynesboro to have to come and enjoy coffee or ice cream and...
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Busby’s Heating & Air is expanding to Evans
Family owned and operated Busby’s Heating & Air is expanding into Columbia County with the opening of a new location in Evans. A ribbon cutting for the site at 3001 McCrary Court, Suite 3, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5, according to a news release. “We’re excited...
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Bader Law Expands Georgia Footprint to Augusta, Columbus & Macon
Bader Law Personal Injury Lawyers today announced the expansion of its Georgia presence to Augusta, Columbus and Macon, bringing its personal injury and workers’ compensation services to three major regional markets. The expansion extends the firm’s reach beyond its existing offices in Atlanta, Carrollton, Smyrna, Norcross and Savannah and builds on more than $350 million recovered for over 10,000 clients across Georgia.
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New Primark store sets grand opening at Augusta Mall
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Primark, which is known for its budget friendly items, will hold its grand opening today and shoppers will have a new place to find affordable fashion and home goods as the new department store is set to open at the Augusta Mall. The new store officially opens...