R. Daniel Blanton , the president and chief executive officer of Southeastern Bank Financial Corp. in Augusta, was named chairman of the American Bankers Association's Community Bankers Council for 2008-09. The council of 100 bank CEOs sets priorities on issues affecting community banks and helps the association address those specific needs.
Jeffrey Holder , the owner of Environ Scaping LLC, has earned a degree in environmental horticulture from Augusta Technical College. He specializes in drought tolerant landscaping and high-efficiency irrigation systems.
Kanta K.R. Kondur , the owner of the Best Western Evans Hotel was appointed as a governor for the Best Western association of independent hotel owners and operators.
Doug Wilson , of D'Antignac and Merritt Heating and Air, has received the 2008 Ambassador Award from Epting Distributors.
Melissa Jacobs was promoted to accounting manager for Xytex International in Augusta. She joined Xytex International in October 2007 as staff accountant.
Augusta Regional Airport received the 2008 Project of the Year award from the Georgia Airport Association.
Cathy's #2 Day Care in Augusta was named a Center of Distinction by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The certificate is awarded to child-care centers that meet a high standard of child care.
Brenda Sumerau , a staff nurse in the operating room at Medical College of Georgia Hospital, has been named Perioperative Nurse of the Year by the CSRA chapter of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
Henry Edmondson III , of Augusta, was appointed to the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure. He is a professor of political science and public administration at Georgia College and State University.
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