$100,000 later, Martinez salon is still helping local families

Robyn Kelley – owner of Trendz Salon in Martinez – holds an annual cut-a-thon to raise funds for families of children with various illnesses and injuries. Since the pandemic began, the salon has been forced to find other ways to raise money. (Photo taken by Josh Heath) Robyn Kelley says God has called her to serve…

ByJosh HeathSeptember 9, 20210Comments

National company with 3 CSRA locations gives all its employees $100!

Imagine how you would react if your company handed you a stack of 100 $1 bills. Tracy Bryant – regional director of Classic Collision – oversees seven locations in Georgia and South Carolina. He says the $100 giveaway was the company’s way of celebrating the purchase of its 100th location. For many, that probably sounds like a…

ByJosh HeathAugust 26, 20210Comments

Good Deeds Profit/Non-profit

Local bank executive leads 2021 campaign to help the community

Jordan Pierce, the First Community Bank Market President will try and help lead the United Way efforts for their 2021 fund-raising campaign. In 2020, donations were down to $2,190,000—about half of funding received from many years in the past. Some of that is attributed to Covid-19. Below is a video Pierce presented to showcase some of the…

ByNeil GordonAugust 25, 20210Comments

Good Deeds Leisure Biz Profit/Non-profit Sports / Entertainment

CSRA businesses help the homeless by supporting benefit concerts

Blane Bailey has a heart for the homeless and feels blessed to have a home and a thriving coupon (Super Savers/Home Direct) and marketing business (Tranter Grey Media) for decades. Chris Nabholz, co-host of “Drop The Dis” podcast and co-founder of Augusta Podcasts has a heart for Augusta and creatives who rock Augusta with their musical…

ByNeil GordonAugust 12, 20210Comments

Biz Sectors Good Deeds Military Profit/Non-profit

Local paint and body shops partner with community organizations to help woman in need

Kendrick Paint and Body and several local and national organizations partnered to provide some peace to an Air Force veteran and domestic violence survivor. Ms. Asia, an Air Force veteran, was overjoyed at the generosity of the local community after her domestic violence ordeal. Gecko from partner firm Geico was also on hand at the celebration…

ByNeil Gordon, Carson McLaughlin, KendrickAugust 11, 20210Comments

Good Deeds Profit/Non-profit

Semiannual downtown fair solicits vendor applications as deadline approaches

You’ll have about a week to get in your application to promote your business at a downtown expo for a good cause. This fall, with help from several local businesses, a downtown fair will give the community the opportunity to shop for handmade goods and support a worthy cause. The Augusta Handmade Fair – a semiannual fundraiser…

ByJosh HeathAugust 9, 20210Comments

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National leaders share inspirational messages to Augustans at leadership summit

For Jade Wolfe (pictured above), one important takeaway from the Global Leadership Summit was the importance of overcoming fears. Wolfe – an agent with Keller Williams Realty Inc. in the Augusta area– attended the Summit for the first time at True North Church in North Augusta, which served as one of more than 500 host sites…

ByJosh HeathAugust 6, 20210Comments

Biz Sectors Good Deeds Medical Profit/Non-profit

Local business\political leader and family work hard for special needs son

There’s an old saying about business savvy people—they can take lemons and make lemonade. Apparently, the same can be said for their children. Sean Frantom is an experienced fundraiser who worked for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta for seven years, but he’s currently raising funds for a much more personal cause. Sean – manager of…

ByJosh HeathAugust 4, 20210Comments

Good Deeds Profit/Non-profit

Local businesses support CSRA students with school boost

Students in Columbia and Richmond Counties head back to class on Thursday, Aug. 5. That means families across the CSRA are hitting local stores to buy school supplies, which may not be affordable for all parents and students. Several local businesses have stepped up to sponsor back-to-school events to collect and give away school supplies to…

ByJosh HeathJuly 30, 20210Comments

Good Deeds Profit/Non-profit

CSRA businessman returns from Air Force One project in Seattle

If you have ever seen Air Force One, sitting on the tarmac or flashing by overhead, you’ve felt the awe and pride evoked by this elegant symbol of American pride and power. Aiken businessman and master detailer Chris Williams (pictured above with pride) says it happens to him every time he is privileged to “climb” aboard…

ByStephen Delaney HaleJuly 28, 20210Comments

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