(Left to right) Steven Penrose of ADP, Governor Sonny Perdue and Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver share a light moment at the press conference announcing ADP.

Augusta Technical College President Terry Elam, Dr. Lisa Palmer of Career Services and Ray Center, Interim Vice President of Economic Development helped to play a role in Augusta securing ADP (Automated Data Processing) as a new employer to our community. Over the next five years, it is expected that ADP will hire 1,000 people and invest millions of dollars in a business solutions center. ADP handles payroll, tax filing and other services to corporate clients.