Augusta University Makes Forbes’ Best in State Employers List
AU has made America’s Best in State Employers list for the third year in a row, the only employer in Augusta to make the list.
Forbes and market research company Statista compile the annual list by surveying 80,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees. Surveys were conducted on a rolling basis from October 2020 to June 2021.
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“I’ve never been prouder of our Augusta University employees, who are truly the best in the state,” said Augusta University Provost Neil MacKinnon. “Our faculty and staff have helped our students and community learn and thrive through the pandemic. Their hard work and dedication led us to a 3.1% enrollment increase last fall as well as a $2.7 billion economic impact last fiscal year. We are humbled to be named as one of America’s best-in-state employers once again and remain grateful for the contributions of every member of Jaguar Nation.”
With 6,500 employees, Augusta University joined the ranks of larger employers in the state, including Google, FedEx and Delta Air Lines. See the full list.
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Augusta Regional Airport Partnering with Area Shelters for Pet Adoption Day Sept 3.
Augusta Regional has partnered with Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS), Columbia County Animal Services and Augusta Animal Services to host a Pet Adoption Day to help provide homes for family-friendly pets in the area.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 3 at Augusta Regional Airport Terminal building on the outside south end portion. Linda Glasscock, the Animal Services manager, stressed the importance of the event.
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“Animal shelters are brimming with happy, healthy pets just waiting for someone to take them home,” said Glasscock.
All pets have been neutered or spayed and have reasonable prices. Adoption fees will vary depending on the organization.
“When you adopt, you save a loving animal by making them part of your family and open up shelter space for another animal who might desperately need it,” she said.
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Open House Scheduled for Aiken Community Theatre
Aiken Community Theatre is planning an open house to celebrate its 2021-2022 season after a year with no performances due to COVID-19.
The festive open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in the lobby of the theatre, 126 Newberry St. SW. There will be refreshments, chances to win tickets, information about the season, the Youth Wing and volunteer opportunities.
Tours of the theatre will be available, and attendees can see the set build in progress as the crew creates a rotating train car for the opening show, “Murder on the Orient Express,” scheduled for Sept. 10-18, according to a news release.
Library Card Sign-Up Month
This September, the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for library card sign-up month. This is a time to remind parents, caregivers and students that a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning, according to a news release from the library.
“A library card opens a world of infinite possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. From STEAM programs, family story times, to makerspaces and in-person or virtual homework help, libraries transform lives through education. A library card gives you the ability to access family fun activities at the Atlanta Zoo, state museums or state parks to name a few,” the news release said.
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