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Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson: Workforce hub initiative is moving Augusta forward
There are 221,000 people in the Augusta area that are of working age but are not currently employed and are not seeking employment. Statewide, that number is closer to 3.3 million. How do we convince these individuals to join the workforce? We can start by addressing barriers to employment and...
Augusta Jewish community celebrates opening of new museum
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Jewish Museum held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the new museum along with new displays. Local leaders including Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson were in attendance. The STOP food truck is the latest way farmers are trying to fill the food deserts...
Hometown History: The Augusta Canal
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Many people drive across it or run, walk and bike beside it every day. Many kayak and fish on it too. We’re talking about the Augusta Canal. In this month’s “Hometown History,” Kim Vickers dives into learning more about it’s origins and how it saved Augusta. The Augusta Canal has been part […]
Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21
On the eve of the third anniversary of the doors opening to the Augusta Jewish Museum, officials will celebrate the installation of its exhibits with a ribbon cutting and dedication from 1 to 3 p.m., July 21. On July 22, 2021, a ceremony marked the saving of two historic Augusta...
North Augusta Chamber to host state chamber Grassroots Tour
Mark your calendars for the South Carolina Chamber Grassroots Tour. The North Augusta Chamber will host it this year. The event will happen at the Good Morning North Augusta breakfast. The chamber says each fall, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce partners with regional and local chambers across the state...
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