Business

Wayfair Outlet grand opening set for Jan. 9, 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Dec 2024 · 0

Georgia’s first Wayfair Outlet is set to open Jan. 9, 2025, at the Augusta Exchange.

Bicycle giveaways help in the fight against cancer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Dec 2024 · 0

Children received bicycles at two events plus an invitation to join teams that support Paceline, a bicycle ride that raises money for cancer research.

Windows provide festive glimpses of Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Dec 2024 · 0

More than 20 festive windows are part of the Soul City Spectacular.

Augusta Locally Grown named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion

By Staff Report · 04 Dec 2024 · 0

Bank of America has named Augusta Locally Grown as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work in addressing food insecurity by providing access to healthy food and nutrition education.

Augusta Tech expands partnership with SRP through financial literacy program

By Staff Report · 03 Dec 2024 · 0

SRP Federal Credit Union and Augusta Technical College are partnering for a new financial literacy program.

Shop small on Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2024 · 0

Several events will highlight Small Business Saturday. The fourth annual Small Business Saturday Crawl, a pop up at the North Augusta Community Center and a Christmas Craft Fair at the Aiken County Farmer’s Market are all planned for Saturday.

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: 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

By Staff Report · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on 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 

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 11 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on 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

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.