Old Buildings, New Blood

Old Buildings, New Blood

Young downtown investors and developers take the driver’s seat.   Strolling down Broad Street, Rafik “Rafy” Bassali could easily be mistaken for a college student on his way to class at the nearby Georgia Cyber Center. With his casual attire and five o’ clock...
Slaying It Downtown

Slaying It Downtown

Third generation tech firm plants corporate flag in city center   Like most good business leaders, TaxSlayer CEO Brian Rhodes prefers making decisions quickly. “Maybe a little too quickly,” he acknowledges. “I like to meet things head-on and say, ‘Let’s go.’ “ If...
State of the Art

State of the Art

Augusta University isn’t trying to be like Georgia’s three other research universities, but it definitely wants to look like them, especially through the eyes of an 18-year-old freshman seeking the quintessential collegiate experience. That’s why Augusta University...
On the Frontlines of Cyber War

On the Frontlines of Cyber War

By the time you finish this sentence, computer hackers from around the globe will have made at least 1,000 attempts to breach the Pentagon’s electronic wall. With sheer persistence, malicious determination and a little luck, some of these virtual intruders may...