Business

Bank of America names local Habitat for Humanity 2025 Neighborhood Builder

By Staff Report · 12 Nov 2025 · 0

Bank of America has named Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder® for its work to build self-reliance through safe, stable, and affordable housing in the greater Augusta region.

Kroger plans ribbon cutting at Knox Avenue store Nov. 12

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Nov 2025 · 0

Kroger plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, to unveil the newly renovated River Commons store, located at 1284 Knox Ave., North Augusta.

Veterans Day Salute 2025: Marine finds success as entrepreneur

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Nov 2025 · 0

Marine Corps veteran Luke Cain owns and operates Mosquito Squad Plus of Augusta.

Veterans Day Salute 2025: Rally Point Grille ‘where everyone knows your rank’

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 10 Nov 2025 · 0

A pair of veterans own a military themed restaurant in Evans.

Tourism brought nearly $900 million to Augusta in 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Nov 2025 · 0

The annual Augusta State of Tourism: The Feel Good City celebration was Nov. 5 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.

Aiken Tech and Rolls-Royce announce new pre-apprenticeship program

By Staff Report · 01 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech and Rolls-Royce announce new pre-apprenticeship program

An information session for a new Rolls-Royce Power Systems pre-apprenticeship program will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6 at Aiken Technical College.

Entrepreneurial summit planned for Nov. 4-7

By Staff Report · 31 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Entrepreneurial summit planned for Nov. 4-7

Startup Champions Network will host its fall summit to Augusta Nov. 4-7.

Bank of America employees receive prestigious volunteer honors

By Staff Report · 15 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Bank of America employees receive prestigious volunteer honors

Two Bank of America Augusta-Aiken employees were recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing commitment to community service.

Five Below to open in Augusta on Sept. 19

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Five Below to open in Augusta on Sept. 19

A store with products for “tweens, teens and beyond” is slated for a Sept. 19 opening.

Emil’s scheduled for Sept.10 opening

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Emil’s scheduled for Sept.10 opening

A coffee bar and self-pour tap room is set to open Wednesday.

Goodwill, VA to host hiring events in September

By Staff Report · 07 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Goodwill, VA to host hiring events in September

The VA Augusta Health Services will host a job fair 3 – 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, on its Uptown campus; Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will host its Fall 2025 Job Fair from to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Snelling Conference Center, 3165 Washington Rd.

Burger joint to slide into Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Burger joint to slide into Augusta

A new burger joint should be sliding into Augusta next summer.

Caribou Coffee set to open on Washington Road

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Caribou Coffee set to open on Washington Road

Caribou Coffee is coming to Washington Road.

CHEF’STORE opens in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on CHEF’STORE opens in Augusta

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the US Food CHEF’STORE was Friday. The grand opening is set for Aug. 23