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Athens, GA – In celebration of Second Chance Month, Goodwill of North Georgia is excited to unveil its new initiative, the LifeLaunch: Growth Opportunities 4 Program. This program aims to…

Scott Beam, a military veteran, faced substantial challenges upon separating from the U.S. Marine Corps. At risk of becoming unhoused, he was looking for a way to find stability and…

ATLANTA – Goodwill of North Georgia, one of the largest retail operations and workforce training agencies in Georgia with a mission to put people to work, announced the official launch of…

(ATLANTA) – Goodwill of North Georgia unveiled the grand opening of its 70th retail store in Jasper March 6, located at 934 East Church Street, Jasper, GA. This location is expected create a new shopping…

Meet Darius Johnson, Darius Johnson was introduced to Goodwill Career Center in Cartersville through his Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor. He realized he needed to start prioritizing himself and his…

Freddie Smart was persistent during his employment journey. After being released from incarceration, he faced rejection from various job opportunities due to his criminal background. Struggling to save money and…

Trasheik Croom’s journey is a tale of ambition, determination, and personal growth. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Trasheik moved to Atlanta with dreams of higher…

As part of Goodwill of North Georgia’s Refresh, Reset and Refocus initiative, the organization celebrated the grand reopening of its Tucker store on Thursday, December 12, after undergoing internal renovations….

Terry Zellner was referred to Goodwill’s supportive employment services by his Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) counselor. He faced challenges with social interactions and communication, making it difficult for him…

During one of his frequent shopping trips to the Goodwill of North Georgia’s East Athens store, John noticed a sign advertising the avaialable skills training programs available at the Goodwill…