In photos: Area high school students compete in 2024 East Georgia Skills Challenge Nov. 21
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
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
Army veteran George McCloskey found a new career and support through Helms College.
Augusta’s ‘state of tourism’ focus of Nov. 13 event
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
Did Yelp Elites put your favorite spot on Augusta’s top 25?
Goodwill partnerships support families impacted by hurricane
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
Aiken resident Dacre Stoker is in Romania launching a new brand of wine on Oct. 28.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
