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  Unemployment rate drops for CSRA

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced on Thursday that metro Augusta’s unemployment rate went down to 7.6 percent in April, which is down from 7.9 percent in March.

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  H&M coming to Augusta Mall in spring 2014

  H&M will be opening a 23,000 square foot store, its first in eastern Georgia. The store will carry collections for women, men, young ladies, young men and children.

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  Ga. jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

  State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.

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  North Augusta mayor: GreenJackets plan to be changed, reintroduced

  The deal to relocate the GreenJackets to North Augusta was on life support, but now, city leaders are reviving their hopes. They've drawn up a new financing plan, but they'll have to be approved by the school board and county council first. News 12's Chad Mills sits down with the mayor to find out more about the new plan.

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  Bridgestone Americas to begin hiring for Aiken Co. jobs in early 2014

  Bridgestone Americas says it will begin hiring in early 2014 for jobs in Aiken County.

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  IFF announces closure of plant in Augusta

  International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. has announced it is closing its fragrances ingredients plant in Augusta.

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  If you owe property taxes, it's time to pay up

  The Richmond County Tax Office has a warning for you: Pay your property taxes. The office says they have given individuals extra time to pay because of the sluggish economy.

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  New Starbucks facility bringing close to 100 jobs to the area

  New jobs are brewing off Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta at the soon-to-be finished Starbucks facility. The facility will be opening in early 2014 and with it brings 100 jobs for people in the area.

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  Would you miss ice hockey if it left Augusta?

  The future of ice hockey in Augusta continues to hang in the balance. The floor at the James Brown Arena is still not working properly.

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  Job listings posted for Augusta Starbucks plant

  Starbucks has posted information on available jobs at the Augusta manufacturing plant.

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  Cost to drive in SC down from last year

  AAA Carolinas announced Tuesday that it will cost the driver of an average sedan about $9,200 to operate their vehicle this year. That's down from just over $10,000 last year.

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  Augusta system taxes people differently

  Two different taxing systems continue to plague Augusta-Richmond County since consolidation. Augustans pay different amounts to get the same service, but that could be about to change.

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  Unemployment rate declines in March for CSRA, Augusta

  The Georgia Department of Labor has released the preliminary unemployment rates for the CSRA and the metro Augusta area for the month of March.

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  Neighbors seeing community transform as redevelopment projects grow

  City leaders are working to redevelop downtown and the areas around it to attract more families and more businesses.

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  A little retail therapy is coming to downtown Augusta

  The numbers for January and February don't look so good, so leaders will use a private retail consulting firm to try and bring back those sales tax dollars.

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  Some SRS retirees still angered by health care cuts, confused by new system

  Savannah River Site retirees packed the USC Aiken Etherredge Center on Tuesday. Many are upset about cuts to their health care plans. News 12's Chad Mills talked with some former employees, who say the changes are a threat to their futures.

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  FAA furloughs affecting travelers at Augusta Regional

  Approximately 47,000 air traffic controllers are beginning to take their furlough days, and the empty seats are already beginning to take a toll on travelers. Some are feeling it in Augusta.

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  Investing a few hundred dollars could yield big return when selling your home

  There's almost a $30,000 difference in home values between Georgia and South Carolina. However, some home-selling experts say it's not what side of the river you live on -- it's really what's inside your house.

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  Urban Outfitters customer care center expected to create 200 jobs

  The customer care center for Urban Outfitters, which will employ 200 people, will be located along Bobby Jones Expressway.

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  SC unemployment down again to 8.4 percent in March

  Unemployment in South Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.

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  Businesses feeling drought of Operation Thunder crackdown

  Business across Richmond County and downtown Augusta are feeling the heat with Operation Thunder.

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  Georgia unemployment rate drops to 8.4 percent

  Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.4 percent in March, the lowest rate since December 2008.

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  Vinyl LPs make their way to downtown Augusta

  Vinyl records are making a comeback. City leaders held a ribbon cutting at Psychotronic in downtown Augusta.

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  Obama budget slashes MOX funding, says project "may be unaffordable"

  The Obama administration's budget slashes funding for a plutonium reprocessing project in South Carolina and questions the viability of the multi-billion-dollar effort.

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  City of Aiken's plan to purchase 'spec' building to draw debate

  Aiken City Council is gearing up for what could be a long meeting Monday night. Several big items on the agenda, including using taxpayer dollars to purchase an empty building.