CSRA schools have a bit more cash on hand – a total of $1 million – thanks to SRP Federal Credit Union’s Affinity Debit Card program. SRP announced recently that it reached $1 million in giving back to participating area high schools. That includes 22 South Carolina schools and eight in Georgia. In the program, SRP members use debit cards linked to the school of their choice. Every time a purchase is made using the card, SRP donates money to that particular school. Schools then use the funds for purchasing

Sarah Bunjevac is excited about having her business featured in a local coloring book. Bunjevac owns Halo Salon & Spa located at 1122 Broad St., one of 26 businesses, most of which are in downtown Augusta, that will be featured in the book. The book, which is being created by a local nonprofit called Beautify Augusta to fund the restoration of downtown murals, will feature business owners and their storefronts, as well as business and contact information. “I am happy that Halo is part of the new downtown coloring book,”