When Hurricane Helene tore through the Augusta and CSRA region in September 2024, it became the largest storm in Georgia Power's 140-year history — by a factor of six. In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, host Jamie sits down with Kerry Bridges, Georgia Power's Region Executive for the East Region, to take you behind the scenes of one of the most massive power restoration efforts the state has ever seen.

Data centers are coming to Columbia County — and everyone has questions. In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, Jamie Jorge of Blanchard and Calhoun sits down with Heath Taylor, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, to separate fact from fear on one of the biggest topics in the CSRA right now.

In this episode of Voices of Real Estate, Jamie with Blanchard and Calhoun sits down with Dustin from Southpaw Roofing to talk about what homeowners, buyers, and sellers need to know about roofing in the Augusta and CSRA area.
Dustin shares the story behind Southpaw Roofing, how the company has grown over the years, and what makes working with a trusted local roofing company so important — especially after major storms like Hurricane Helene. They also discuss roof inspections, insurance changes, storm-chasing companies, maintenance tips, gutters, commercial roofing, and simple warning signs homeowners should watch for.