Richmond County students show Georgia Milestones progress
Richmond County School System students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments, with gains across multiple mathematics, science and social studies assessments.
In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center
The Savannah River Ecology Lab highlighted area reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants at Science Day on Aug. 1.
Columbia County recognizes AP achievements at July 30 ceremony
A July 30 ceremony recognized Columbia County schools for their efforts to increase enrollment in AP classes as well as increase test scores.
Back to school giveaways for July 31-Aug. 1
A few back-to-school giveaways are planned for July 31 and Aug. 1.
First grade teacher starts new career with familiar face
SheKinah Bennett is in her first year teaching at Grovetown Elementary School, whose principal was Bennett’s sixth grade teacher.
Construction projects change face of Aiken Technical College
Construction on two large projects on the Aiken Technical College campus should be nearing completion in the next few months.
Back-to-school giveaways scheduled for July 24-26
Three back-to-school giveaways are scheduled from July 24-26.
Back-to-school tips for a healthy school year
Piedmont Hospital Augusta provides some back-to-school tips.
High school students spend summer researching cancer
Twenty-two teens spent their summer working with researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center.
Three area back-to-school giveaways set for July 18
The 15th annual Fit 4 School event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at the Aiken County Family YMCA while the Guiding Path Enrichment Center 5th Annual Community Resource Expo and Bookbag Blessing Giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at Warren Road Recreation Center. And Augusta Worship Center will hold an event from 10 a.m. to noon.
Former Paine College student-athlete named college’s athletic director
Paine College announced its new Director of Athletics July 1.
Laura Bush Foundation grants four Richmond County school libraries $20,000
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded four Richmond County School System libraries with $20,000 in grants for the 2026-2027 school year.
School supplies to be collected for 2026 Stuff the Bus until July 15
Collection for the United Way of the CSRA’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is underway.
Column: Thank you, Mr. Eubanks; an ode to algebra and softball
Walter Eubanks was more than a Richmond County School Board member. He was publisher Charmain Z. Brackett’s high school algebra teacher and softball coach. He died on June 23, 2026.
