Augusta, GA
Film Augusta welcomes guest to private movie screening
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Movie Fee hosted a personal screening occasion for a film filmed in Augusta.
It’s known as ‘The Royal’, and it’s a few former Kansas Metropolis baseball participant who struggles with habit.
Many individuals from the Augusta space joined the administrators and producers to movie the scenes.
They used Lake Olmstead stadium to movie numerous it. The movie liaison for the fee says it helped the world financially with everybody spending cash on props to visiting for shoots.
“Fairly often, we’re not allowed to speak about movie tasks as a result of we have to respect the producer’s confidentiality, however as soon as it’s truly in theaters, and you may actually rejoice that it was filmed right here. It’s only a actually enjoyable occasion. It’s a good time to return collectively and share that with the neighborhood who helped to be part of it,” mentioned Jennifer Bowen.
In case you missed it, the film is taking part in in sure theaters, and you may as well purchase it on Google Play or Apple TV.
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Few stores, but mighty: Georgia retailer boasts 6 million-dollar salespeople in 2023 – Furniture Today
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In most years, Weinberger’s Furniture & Mattress Showcase here tops $10 million between its three showrooms. Sounds like your typical community furniture store success story, right?
It is, but that’s not all. Look again, and you’ll find that the family-owned, 92-year-old retailer had six of its retail sales associates eclipse $1 million in sales in 2023. In all, those half dozen salespeople accounted for $7.5 million of Weinberger’s total sales volume.
Vice President Karly Weinberger, a fourth-generation member of the ownership family, told Furniture Today that six members of its Presidents Club (Weinberger’s name for its $1 million salespeople) is a record, although many of this year’s members have hit those numbers in the past. One of the salespeople, Susan Crow, set a new Weinberger’s record when she topped $1.5 million from the Augusta store.
In addition to Crow, Cambria Davis, Matthew Bruecks and Lisa Peeler topped $1 million from Augusta, while Kim Mattingly and Yolande Grogan were the two Presidents Club members from Weinberger’s Lake Oconee store.
In a year when many retailers reported sales slumps, what kept Weinberger’s going strong? Weinberger said a lot of it had to do with the store’s strong custom business.
“Our traffic is down, but the traffic that is coming in is spending and spending more. They’ve made up their mind and have done their research,” she said. “We’ve also got a good niche; if you want something truly custom, you can get it from us.”
And once in the store, she said the team of salespeople work diligently to earn the customer’s trust. She said that’s what separates a great salesperson from good ones, and she was fortunate to have six great ones in 2023.
“I think it’s the way they connect with the customers. A customer comes in, and they find out what their needs are,” Weinberger said. “Obviously, they satisfy those needs, and then they search for what else they can do. They keep in touch with those clients throughout the year, telling them about sales and getting them to pull the trigger in those periods.
“Those specific people who had $1 million are those who connect with the customer and get in their homes,” Weinberger continued. “When somebody trusts you enough to bring you into their home, it creates that connection that keeps them coming back.”
Several of the salespeople have been with the company for a while, which helps. “That is huge. You can’t put in words how valuable that is,” Weinberger said. “To know you’re going to open your doors and be able to advertise to customers that they will be able to take care of them.”
Weinberger noted that two have youth and enthusiasm on their side, which shouldn’t be overlooked.
“Two of our writers are in their early 20s, so we’ve tried to invest in young people. They haven’t even hit their potential yet,” she said. “To keep somebody like those two is really valuable.”
To celebrate, Weinberger said leadership took the six Presidents Club members to a nice dinner, plus they get to include the honor on their business cards and a cash bonus. She said those perks create plenty of incentive among the sales team.
“It’s a number all of our sales associates strive toward and ask how to get to that number,” she said.
So what’s next? “Now that Susan’s gotten $1.5 million, she’s got to keep going and break that ceiling, and we’ll create a whole new club for her,” Weinberger quipped.
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Augusta, GA
Grand openings for multiple stores in Augusta
Also opening their doors this week, America’s Thrift Stores announcing a new location in Augusta on Bobby Jones Expressway. During the event, event organizers will be handing out coffee and kona ice. Customers will also get the chance to participate in a $250 gift card giveaway.
Augusta, GA
Augusta Fire Department breaks ground for new station
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 3 on Wednesday.
The new station is located at 2075 Powell Road.
This event marks the beginning of the construction process for a state-of-the-art facility aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities and public safety infrastructure.
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“Fire Station 3′s launch will boost our emergency services with cutting-edge technology, reinforcing our swift, effective community safety response,” said Fire Chief Antonio Burden. “We’re excited to enhance Augusta’s exceptional fire and EMS services as our community grows.”
The ceremony included insights from city and fire department leaders, offering attendees a closer look at the project’s community benefits.
For more information, please contact Public Information Officer Chiquita Richardson at 706-825-1076.
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