Meet Xavier Wright
Xavier Wright, a native of Elberton, joined the Army after completing high school. After serving in the Army, he settled in Athens in 2016 and began searching for job opportunities…
Read MoreGoodwill Celebrates Grand Reopening of Winder Store
The Winder Goodwill, store and donation center, underwent a complete internal renovation and celebrated its grand reopening on November 30. The newly renovated store features fresh paint colors, new wall…
Read MoreChurch’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia Announce Collaboration With “Celebrating Generosity” Initiative
Church’s Texas Chicken® and Goodwill of North Georgia have teamed up to launch a holiday initiative called “Celebrating Generosity.” The campaign aims to positively impact communities by encouraging people to…
Read MoreMeet Melanie Rust
At the beginning of January 2022, Melanie Rust walked into the Goodwill Career Center in Oakwood. Her Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor, Corin Morgan, referred her for Job Readiness…
Read More2023 Holiday Campaign
Goodwill is Hosting Christmas This Year Deck the halls with Goodwill treasures, the holiday season is officially here and Goodwill of North Georgia has everything you need! Whether you’re shopping…
Read MoreGoodwill Receives $600K for Career Center and Entrepreneurship Program
Goodwill of North Georgia celebrated entrepreneurs during its annual Battle of the Biz gala, raising nearly $420,000 in support of its 14 career centers. The nonprofit also received a $200,000…
Read MoreWorkers with Disabilities Gaining More Jobs, Acceptance
An awful car accident three decades ago meant partial paralysis, a long hospital stay, a painful rehabilitation and eventual return to walking with an abiding limp for Lisa Smith. Years…
Read MoreMeet Alisa Rivera
Alisa Rivera is originally from Buffalo, NY, but she and her family moved to Charlotte, NC, in 2006 for better career opportunities. In Charlotte, she discovered the career services offered…
Read MoreMeet Vashanun Powell
In late June 2021, Vashanun Powell, a resident of Austell, was actively searching for new job opportunities. Having recently moved from South Carolina to be closer to his hometown of…
Read More2023 Halloween Campaign
Scare Up Some Unique Costume Ideas Goodwill of North Georgia is your Halloween destination for one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re shopping for stylish vintage gear or low-cost school supplies, we have…
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