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The Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce got a helping hand for its “Step Up Program” from Georgia’s two senators. Senators, Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured $250,000 in funding through the Infrastructure Investment Act for the local chamber. “It helps us to just further our mission, here at the Chamber, to build our programs, which is all about making sure our business owners are getting training that will make them competitive and continue to grow or sustain their business,” said Ronic West, president and co-founder of

Orange Otter Toy Store will celebrate its first year in business with a ribbon cutting with the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce this week. Customers are invited to celebrate the company’s milestone at their location on Aug. 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A free board game and Kona Ice will be offered to those in attendance. In a statement, Aubrey Hinkson, owner of Orange Otter Toy Store, said, “We created this store with busy parents and families in mind, and we are honored to help folks find unique,