Augusta, GA
Now hiring: National hardware chain seeks employees for new Augusta location; how to apply
A new location for a national chain of hardware stores is expected to open in south Augusta this fall and they’re hiring.
Harbor Freight Tools likely will open its third Augusta-area location at 3137 Peach Orchard Rd. in October, according to the company’s website. A spokeswoman said on Tuesday that an official opening date will be announced closer to completion.
The store is expected to employ between 25 and 30 people. Harbor Freight employees about 28,000 at more than 1,500 locations across the country.
Interested applicants can apply online at www.harborfreightjobs.com/retail and search “Augusta, GA” for available positions.
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“We’ve been looking to open a location in Augusta for a number of years so that we can provide the tools andequipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, the company’s senior vice president for real estate and construction. “In addition to finding a great location, we were attracted by the availabilityof great associates in the Augusta area, and we look forward to having them join the Harbor Freight team.”
The Augusta Chronicle first reported in May that a leased building area of more than 14,000 square feet was scheduled to undergo a complete buildout that would convert half the area into shelved Harbor Freight sales space.
The proposed new store would be Georgia’s third Harbor Freight in the Augusta area. The others are at 3435 Wrightsboro Rd., in the Richmond Plaza shopping center across from Augusta Mall; and at 4480 Columbia Rd. in Martinez, in the Victoria Station shopping center at the corner of Columbia and South Belair roads.
Another nearby Harbor Freight is at 2270 Whiskey Rd. in Aiken, S.C.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta is hosting an Independence Day event to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the city’s 290th birthday.
Augusta is partnering with North Augusta for the event, telling the communities to meet at the river.
There will be food, music, crafts and more. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.
The event starts at 5 p.m. with fireworks going off at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An Augusta man has been sentenced to nearly 6 years in federal prison on an illegal firearm charge, according to the United States Department of Justice on Wednesday.
Chauncey Lavon Feby, 20, was sentenced to 71 months in prison and a $1,500 fine, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Illegal Possession of a Machinegun.
In November 2024 in Richmond County, Feby was reportedly found with a Glock Model 45, 9 mm pistol which had been modified with an auto sear, converting the pistol into a fully automatic machinegun.
“We will continue to support our law enforcement partners in their efforts to remove these dangerous weapons from the streets and to keep our communities safe,” said U.S. Attorney Margaret Heap. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office remains committed to hold accountable those that unlawfully possess these lethal weapons.”
UPDATE: June 17, 3:41 p.m. – According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the roadway has been reopened.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A portion of Gordon Highway has been closed Wednesday after a body was found in a nearby pond.
Richmond County Investigators say the 1200 block of eastbound Gordon Highway at Doug Barnard Parkway is closed, and that drivers should seek an alternate route.
The Augusta Fire Department, Coroner’s Office and Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division have responded to the scene.
According to Coroner Mark Bowen, a positive ID will have to be made due to the condition of the body. An autopsy has been scheduled.
No further information has been released.
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