Median CEO pay rises to $9.7 million

The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million in 2012.
By Christina Rexrode

New home sales up in April

New-home sales increased 2.3 percent in April from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That's only slightly below January's pace of 458,000.
By Martin Crutsinger

Augusta jobless rate improves

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Augusta's unemployment rate declined to 7.6 percent in April.

MAU celebrates 40th anniversary with renovations

MAU Workforce Solutions is celebrating 40 years in Augusta by completing extensive renovations on its building at the corner of Greene and Fifth streets.
By Jenna Martin

National Hills residents question proposed apartment complex

National Hills residents voiced concerns about an apartment complex proposed nearby on Alexander Drive.
By Jenna Martin

Southern Co. expects to face environmental challenges

ATLANTA - Members of the environmental group the Sierra Club plan to use the Southern Company annual shareholder meeting as an opportunity to grill executives about construction overruns and renewable energy.
By Walter C. Jones

Elliott Sons Funeral Home to close Telfair Street location

Elliott Sons Funeral Home is closing its Telfair Street location May 31 and consolidating its services at its two other locations.
By Rob Pavey

Hiring underway for Aiken Sam's Club

Hiring started Monday for a Sam's Club in Aiken that is scheduled to open this fall, with openings for about 175 employees.

Technology internship program open to high school students

The Technology Association of Georgia has extended its high school summer internship program to students in metro Augusta.
Databases

Restaurant inspections

Search databases of the latest restaurant inspection reports for Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties.

Find property transfers online

You can now search the most recent information available to see what properties have sold in Augusta. In the database, you can search for property sales back to 2005.

Biz Bits

AMANDA ISRAEL Award/honor: Named the sales agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. BETTY BEARD Award/honor: Named the listing agent of the month for April from Meybohm Realtors North Augusta office. DR.

On The Move

ALBERT FELICIO New job title: Vice president of business development Employer: Scale South Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon-cuttings from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Day Planner

Business workshops, luncheons, events and more

Construction roundup

COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS • Bradley Construction Inc.

Chamber Corner

Ribbon cutting from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Biz Bits

Dennis Smith was named the top sales agent for April for Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate Co. 

On The Move

Danielle Chaney is the new controller at EDTS. She previously worked for Crane Merchandising as manager of financial accounting. She also previously worked as an accountant in California.
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