Despite our volatile economy, thrift stores continue to be a consistent presence in the CSRA. The latest store to open will be at 316 8th Street in downtown Augusta between Broad Street and Greene Street.
The Jessye Norman School of the Arts will operate the store and use proceeds to fund its FREE afterschool program.
The new store in the 1,800-square-foot building will be called Second Act and be aligned with the JNSA by offering used musical instruments, new and used art supplies, graphic t-shirts, clothes, and eclectic furniture.
Meybohm Commercial Properties handled the leasing of the store.
Since late April, two new, large thrift stores opened. America’s Thrift Store, a for-profit store opened on the Bobby Jones Expressway.
In early June, the Salvation Army opened its family store on the Riverwatch Parkway near Lakeside High School.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA operate nearly 20 retail centers to collect gently used clothing, household goods, and accessories. About 86 cents of each dollar collected goes to underwrite job training and placement services within the agency’s 35-county service delivery area.
