MAU Workforce Solutions is celebrating 40 years in Augusta by completing extensive renovations on its building at the corner of Greene and Fifth streets.
While some recent college graduates are finding jobs, others aren't. The Economic Policy Institute predicts the unemployment rate for this year's college graduates will be at 8.8 percent.
Jeff Martin has opened a Smallcakes bakery in Liberty Square in Evans. The Hephzibah native appeared on three seasons of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars."
Dean and Denise Dozier, who have spent 25 years in disaster and emergency management, have started a Kona Ice venture, serving shaved ice and donating some of their revenue to local organizations.
Chris Gurley owns Sunrise Grill in Martinez and North Augusta. His sister, Becky Corley, has recently come on board as manager at the North Augusta location.
A three-month police initiative aimed, in part, at lowering the number of driving-under-the- influence offenses has had some sobering effects, according to local bar owners.
Paul Garrett has operated K & N Mobile Distribution Systems in the Augusta area since late March. The mobile parts store is operated out of a fully stocked truck.
Richmond County sheriff's investigators have charged Ryan David Jones with three counts of murder and related charges in connection to Tuesday's discovery of three charred bodies in south Augusta.