Good Deeds

In the last few months, a local bank and SRS contractor donated $40,000 to feed the hungry in the Augusta area. $30,000 from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions will provide 60,000 meals for children, seniors and families in need. Queensborough National Bank & Trust, which has multiple branches throughout the CSRA, presented a $10,000 check to Golden Harvest Food Bank. The bank has also partnered with the nonprofit for more than 10 years by distributing over 100,000 pounds of food to needy families. The bank hosts Golden Harvest Mobile Markets in

A local printing company has donated $2,500 to a charity that raises funds for cancer research in the CSRA. Phoenix Printing Group made the donation to Paceline – a local organization that donates all funds it raises to the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. Phoenix is one of Paceline’s many corporate partners, which also include Georgia Power, Synovus Bank, and Bristol Myers Squibb. “They’re very much a part of our mission, which is to cure cancer faster,” says Martyn Jones, the organization’s president. “They’re critical in maintaining our support

ABD is big on good deeds in our area by CSRA companies! Apparently, “Tis the Season” to share the joy and blessings area companies have received in 2021. ABD Publisher Neil Gordon has more in his “VLOG”.

While many look forward to feasting on turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, Henry Scheer enjoys serving others on Thanksgiving. Scheer – co-owner of Tbonz Steakhouse – has served Thanksgiving dinners to needy families and children (see above photo courtesy News 12) in his restaurant for many years. But this year, he and his staff plan to do something a little different for the holiday: They will serve traditional Thanksgiving carryout meals for CSRA first responders. “We learned a lot of the police and firemen working that day don’t really

Many in the CSRA face significant financial burdens, and Christmas shopping only compounds those burdens, but a local law firm wants to help. Hawk Law Group is currently accepting applications for its second annual Hawk Helps program. The firm will select five families to help this holiday season. “Things are difficult enough for families experiencing difficult times, but it’s more difficult during the holidays,” says Reid Sanders, one of the firm’s partners. “We started Hawk Helps to bring some Christmas joy to local families who are struggling.” Hawk Law Group

Editor’s Note: Dr. Rick Franza, the Dean of the AU Hull College of Business School just returned from a conference in the Tampa, Florida area. Hull is accredited through the Association of Advancement of Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB) and in 2020 the AACSB updated its standards related to the responsibility a member school has to serve their communities. ABD: Rick, what areas does the AACSB look at for schools like Hull to engage within the community? Rick: Here are the suggested areas that each school will pick from

Veterans Day is personal to State Farm Insurance Agent BJ Jordan and he wants to talk about over a free cup of coffee. The agent’s grandfather served in the Army, was a Vietnam Vet and retired as Master Sgt. Jordan’s State Farm office is on Columbia Road in Grovetown and he and his team will travel to nearby Harlem to give free coffee to the veterans who start coming in after 6am. “Our veterans have risked so much and have given up time with their loved ones to serve their