Good Deeds

This year, many CSRA families have struggled to put food on the table, let alone buy Christmas presents. But a local law group wants to help. Through its annual Hawk Group Helps initiative, the Hawk Law Group will provide financial support for five families to cover various types of expenses, including gifts, groceries, and bills. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 2, and selected families will receive their gifts between Dec. 17 and Dec. 21. “Many families struggle to make ends meet, and there just isn’t anything left for

Future business students at Augusta University have some additional scholarship opportunities, thanks to a donation from two former students and long-time business owners. Local entrepreneurs, Brad and Paige Usry recently donated $100,000 to support student scholarships at AU’s James M. Hull College of Business. “First of all, we are thankful that we have the resources that we can do this,” said Brad Usry, a third-generation business owner who earned his business management degree in 1982 from Augusta College, a legacy school of Augusta University. “Secondly, Augusta University is such a

While it may be the off-season for baseball, SRP Park is holding a fun competition to raise funds for a worthy cause. The stadium will host the Beans & Brews Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will raise money for The RECing Crew, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with disabilities enjoy various athletic and leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball, karate, and bowling. In June 2021, the City of North Augusta passed a resolution to allow the organization to build a

Taylor BMW is one of many local businesses that sponsor the annual James Brown Turkey Giveaway, which the Hardest Working Man in Show Business began, close to 30 years ago. “The reason we continue to support the James Brown Turkey Giveaway is simple: It is a tradition in our community started years ago by James Brown, and I didn’t want to see it end with his passing,” said the dealership’s General Manager, Edward Luckey. “I really believe we have to give back to the community where we live, work, and

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,”