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In photos: Area high school students compete in 2024 East Georgia Skills Challenge Nov. 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Nov 2024 · 0

More than 150 high school students from 14 local counties competed in the East Georgia Skills Challenge on Nov. 21 at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds.

Club Car partners with Martinez Elementary School for STEM Design Program

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2024 · 0

Since 2018, Club Car employees have worked with Martinez Elementary School faculty on a program to show students how the math, science and language skills they learn today actually apply in real world settings.

Veteran finds renewed purpose and support 

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · 0

Army veteran George McCloskey found a new career and support through Helms College.

Augusta’s ‘state of tourism’ focus of Nov. 13 event

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · 0

The 2024 Augusta State of Tourism: Connect and Celebrate event at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13.

Yelp releases top eateries in the Augusta area

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Nov 2024 · 0

Did Yelp Elites put your favorite spot on Augusta’s top 25?

Goodwill partnerships support families impacted by hurricane

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2024 · 0

Fueled by a $10,000 sponsorship from SD Clifton Construction, the Good Samaritan Gift Card Program allows families impacted by the hurricane to shop for necessary clothing and household items at Goodwill locations

Stoker Wines pays homage to ‘Dracula’ and Romania

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Oct 2024 · 0

Aiken resident Dacre Stoker is in Romania launching a new brand of wine on Oct. 28.

Gold Creek Foods donates chicken to Augusta University

By Staff Report · 23 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Gold Creek Foods donates chicken to Augusta University

A Gainesville, Ga. food company donated fully cooked chicken strips to Augusta University.

Free meals, ice and water at Walmart on Bobby Jones Oct. 1-2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Free meals, ice and water at Walmart on Bobby Jones Oct. 1-2

The Walmart Disaster Cooking Team provided hot meals, ice and cases of water to area residents on Oct. 1 and plans to cook again on Oct. 2.

Impromptu cookout feeds people after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Impromptu cookout feeds people after Hurricane Helene

Lanier’s Fresh Meat Market was the site of an impromptu cookout as owner Wayne Lanier wanted to feed those living near his business.

Eggs Up Grill to open first of four area restaurants in Evans in December

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2024 · 1

Eggs Up Grill is coming to the area, opening the first of four eateries in December in Evans. Others will be located in North Augusta, Augusta and Aiken.

New thrift store will reflect arts school’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · 1

The Second Act, a thrift store to benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, will open Sept. 20.

Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

By Staff Report · 06 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Career and resource expo to be held at Goodwill on Sept. 9

The Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area Career and Resource Expo is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9.

Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

By Staff Report · 26 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is hosting a series of “Get Ready to Get Hired” workshops on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Friday, Aug. 30 prior to its Sept. 9 career expo.