Business

Shelter dogs benefit from Santa’s Pit Stop

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2025 · 0

[atc] AutoCenter and the Karen Cooper Foundation teamed up to provide toys and treats for shelter dogs through Santa’s Pit Stop. The first delivery was Wednesday to the City of Augusta Animal Services, and a second distribution will be Saturday at the CSRA Humane Society.

Junior Achievement names 2026 Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame Laureates

By Staff Report · 25 Nov 2025 · 0

Junior Achievement of Georgia has named Delores “Dee” Crawford, Former McDonald’s franchisee and Community Advocate, and Brad Usry, President of Fat Man’s Hospitality Group, as its 2026 JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame Laureates.

SRP named top credit union in Georgia

By Staff Report · 25 Nov 2025 · 0

SRP Federal Credit Union has been named the top credit union in the state of Georgia by Forbes magazine.

In pictures: Holiday Market at the Marina Nov. 16

By Jessica Keesee · 16 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Holiday Market at the Marina Nov. 16

Scenes from the Holiday Market at the Marina Nov. 16.

Bank of America names local Habitat for Humanity 2025 Neighborhood Builder

By Staff Report · 12 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Bank of America names local Habitat for Humanity 2025 Neighborhood Builder

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 · Comments Off on Kroger plans ribbon cutting at Knox Avenue store Nov. 12

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 · Comments Off on Veterans Day Salute 2025: Marine finds success as entrepreneur

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 · Comments Off on Veterans Day Salute 2025: Rally Point Grille ‘where everyone knows your rank’

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 · Comments Off on Tourism brought nearly $900 million to Augusta in 2024

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.