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Helping build a workforce pipeline for individuals with a criminal record

Two organizations have joined to create a series of specialized workshops to help previously incarcerated individuals reintegrate into meaningful employment. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA and ReNforce, an Augusta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping justice-involved individuals, will use existing programs and services to create pathways to employment by offering job readiness training workshops. “They cover things like time management, customer service, conflict resolution, skills, preparing for your interview,” Leah Pontani, Senior Vice President of Career Development at Goodwill, explained for ABD. “If you’re incarcerated for a number

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 14, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

South Carolina farm “grows” into the CSRA

What started as a produce stand 10 years ago in North, South Carolina, grew into one of the largest farms in the state. With 70 acres of produce including corn, okra, green beans, peas, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and watermelons, McCurley Farms is a hot commodity, especially at this time of year when families crave fresh fruits and veggies. Customers were already coming from across the CSRA and from as far away as Atlanta. When ABD talked to owner, Paul McCurley back in April, he had just partnered with Southern Carolina

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Mitzi Oxford July 11, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Bouncing the way to major economic impact

North Augusta is preparing to welcome one of the CSRA’s most popular, and economically significant, events back to Riverview Park. The 2024 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Basketball Tournament kicks off on July 12. This marks the 28th year the city has hosted the tournament which began as the Peach Basket Classic in 1996. It began as a four-day event, expanded to a weeklong tournament and this year is growing again. “New this year is the event will last 10 days, July 12 through the 21st,” Rick Meyer, Director of Parks,

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 11, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Business Lunch Review: Pho-Ramen’L

Food Quality: 4 Service: 5 Business Meeting: 3 Value: 4 Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 I’ve always liked the kind of ramen you buy at the grocery store that comes in little orange packages because it’s cheap and tasty. It’s also a favorite meal among broke college students everywhere, though there are much healthier options. But several restaurants, such as Pho-Ramen’L, now serve more upscale versions of the traditional noodle dish. These eateries give diners the option of adding various meats, vegetables, spices, and other ingredients to their noodles

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Josh Heath July 11, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Busy restaurant does six-week pop-ups

The Mullins Crossing crew from Chick-fil-A is hitting the road again tomorrow for their second of six pop-up lunch events. Team members are serving chicken sandwiches, salads, and wraps. “Riverwood residents have been asking us for years to come out that way. We want to make our customers happy. Security Federal in Riverwood was nice enough to let us set up in their parking lot. So many people that came to the pop-up location thanked us for being there,” said Gina Adams who operates the Mullins Crossing store with her husband, Jason. The

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Neil Gordon July 10, 2024 No Comments
Sports / Entertainment

Working for the Weekend: Skateland of Augusta

The temperatures this summer are forcing us to take a different approach to our weekend plans. When it’s too hot to even brave the pool, why not try a throwback activity? Skateland of Augusta offers discounts to families on Saturday mornings, but should you spend your precious weekend time at a roller rink? Our dad reporter goes retro this week with a look at the fun to be had at a South Augusta staple.

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Wes Hennings July 10, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

AU dean believes trains are in Augusta’s future

Editor’s Note: Augusta hasn’t had passenger train service since 1966 when Southern Railways’ “Augusta Special” was running to East Coast destinations. Is it time to bring back that transit option? Recent announcements from both of Georgia’s senators caught the interest of a dean at Augusta University. In a December news release, Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D) announced grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to study the feasibility of three new passenger rail corridors connecting Georgia with cities in North Carolina and Tennessee. The lines would connect

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 9, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Grant supports CSRA students who are close to the finish line

Bank of America is continuing to support Aiken Technical College (ATC) students in completing their college education by awarding an economic mobility grant to the ATC Foundation. The $10,000 grant will go toward the ATC Foundation’s Student Completion Microgrants Program. The microgrants are provided to eligible students who have completed at least 75 percent of their program of study but are at risk of not completing it for financial reasons. “Partnering with Aiken Technical College to address important issues like workforce development and employment is part of our commitment to

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Staff Report July 8, 2024 No Comments
B2B Stories

Grant Boosts GED & ESL Programs Across 35-County Region

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has awarded Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA a $9,915 grant to bolster its adult literacy programs. This grant is part of DGLF’s broader initiative, which has contributed over $10.6 million this year to support literacy programs nationwide, impacting more than 20 million individuals since its inception in 1993. With this funding, Goodwill will enhance its General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, reaching individuals across its extensive 35-county service area. These initiatives aim to provide flexible and accessible

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Mitzi Oxford July 8, 2024 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Take her out to the ballgame

Tomorrow night will be more than a game between the Augusta GreenJackets and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers at SRP Park. It’s a special event celebrating the achievements of Women in the Business community and providing a fun-filled outing for their families and friends. Tuesday, July 9th at 7:05 PM at SRP Park not only offers an opportunity to honor Women in Business, but there are also some special deals included with each ticket purchase, a bonus of $2 of loaded value to spend on concessions or merchandise within the ballpark. Plus,

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Staff Report July 7, 2024 No Comments
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