CSRA Gains National Recognition (Augusta-Richmond County, Savannah: high crime, hotel, theatre)

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Since different cities in the CSRA been receiving national recognition to from making new threads all the time o came up with this one.

So the first up is Bartram Trail gains national recognition

"When the Department of Interior names one of these trails its really noticing that there is a fantastic recreation resource," said David Quebedeaux, a park ranger with the US Army Corps of Engineers. "There's an opportunity for people to get out and hike and bike on a trail that is far above what other trails in the nation would be."

This trail and 53 others across the country received the National Recreation Trail distinction this year. It's a recognition cyclers like John Pilcher say is very important.
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Thurmond Lake is one of the southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Each year,millions of people visit the many public parks,marinas,and campgrounds conveniently located around the lake to pursue a variety of outdoor recreational experiences,making Thurmond one of the top 10 most-visited Corps lakes in the nation. The man-made lake is located 22 miles north of Augusta, Ga.,and borders Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah River.

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The Sheraton located in West Augusta was named the 'Sheraton of the year for 2012'....
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $13.7MM - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts - Augusta, GA. - PR.com



The Rosemary Hall in North Augusta was given AAA's 4 diamond status among other recognitions...
ROSEMARY HALL RECEIVES RECOGNITION | Buzz On Biz

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Westobou group appearing on 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Wednesday

A Los Angeles dance group slated to perform at the Westobou Festival in Augusta will appear on television Wednesday night. The L.A. Dance Project will perform a special routine on a two-hour episode of So You Think You Can Dance. It airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox 54 in Augusta. The group was founded by dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, known for his work in the movie Black Swan, which he choreographed and starred in. Millepied will appear as a guest judge during Wednesday’s episode of So You Think You Can Dance, which features performances from the show’s top 10 finalists. The group performs live Oct. 6 at the Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St. Advanced tickets are $75 and can be purchased at westoboufestival.com

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THREE LOCAL COMPANIES MAKE THE INC. MAGAZINE TOP 5,000 LIST

Inc. Magazine has released the 2012 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies and three Augusta businesses made the list. MAU Workforce Solutions,Elliott Davis Technology Solutions (EDTS) and ESi all made the list.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS RECOGNIZE GLOBAL SPECTRUM’S JAMES BROWN ARENA AS ONLY VENUE TO BREAK BOX OFFICE RECORD FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

James Brown Arena in Augusta, Ga.,broke a boxoffice record for the fourth consecutive year. Last year,the venue received one of the first PLATINUM “Money Balls,” awarded by the Globetrotters to venues that broke a record for a third consecutive year. This year,James Brown Arena will be presented with an authentic RED,WHITE & BLUE Spalding game ball –autographed by the team –that was used in the Augusta performance on March 16,2012. Global Spectrum’s General Manager,Monty Jones Jr,says “We accept this recognition on behalf of the CSRA community, Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority and Global Spectrum. The continued community support allows us to have successes such as this- being the only venue on the Harlem Globetrotters North American Tour to conquer this feat. Thank you,CSRA for four great years,and we look forward to many more!”

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS RECOGNIZE GLOBAL SPECTRUM

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Doctors Hospital was recognized by The Joint Commission based on data reported about evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions,including heart attack,heart failure,pneumonia,and surgical care.

This is the second year in a row that Doctors Hospital is being recognized as a Top Performer. It is one of only 244 hospitals that achieved the distinction for two consecutive years.
DOCTORS HOSPITAL EARNS

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AUGUSTA BIKE SHOP MENTIONED IN NATIONAL ARTICLE

But there’s more to the summit than the immediate monetary gain,according to Drew Jordan,a bike shop manager in Augusta,Ga. He said biking culture grew hugely in the Georgia border town,even though it already had a developed trail system. “It showed everyone what we had to offer,” he said. “Anytime you can have people from all over the world riding in your area,it gives locals something to be proud of.”
AUGUSTA BIKE SHOP MENTIONED IN NATIONAL ARTICLE | Buzz On Biz

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For the 14th year in a row, University Hospital has won the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corp. The award is based on a survey of Augusta households that is part of a larger survey of 250,000 households the company performs each year. Winners in the top 300 health care markets across the country were announced Monday in Modern Healthcare magazine. Augusta consumers rated University highest in best overall quality, best doctors, best nurses and best reputation/image.

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The city always gains national attention in high crime