Columbia County Arts at the Plaza set for April 25
The third annual Arts at the Plaza will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Columbia County
Performing Arts Center in Evans.
Fifteen Richmond County schools earn top state recognition for climate, student support
Fifteen schools in the Richmond County School System were named Distinguished PBIS Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.
Family Earth and Sky Night will be April 25
The Ruth Patrick Science Education Center (RPSEC) at University of South Carolina Aiken will host the Family Earth & Sky Night from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
Grant will support completion of Augusta Tech’s Jim Hudson Automotive Institute
Augusta Technical College has been awarded a $6,808,307 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce to support completion of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute.
Aiken Tech to bring back EMT certificate program in May
Classes for Aiken Tech’s EMT certificate program begin Tuesday, May 12. Students will attend classes Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the program.
Helms College students gain real-world experience during Augusta’s busiest hospitality week
The first full week of April becomes a living classroom for Helm College students.
Davidson senior named 2026 Georgia Scholar
Davidson student named 2026 Georgia Department of Education Georgia Scholar.
Book collection underway for summer Book Bash
Donations for Book Bash are being accepted through May 22 at the United Way of the CSRA.
In pictures: 2026 Columbia County Special Olympics
Columbia County held its Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 27, 2026.
Helms College expands to offer HVAC to its programs
On March 18, officials with Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA and Helms College held a ribbon cutting and dedication of its new HVAC labs at its campus on Washington Road.
Strom Thurmond mock trial team wins third straight state title
Strom Thurmond High School’s mock trial team won its third straight state title Saturday, March 14, at the Richland County Judicial Center.
Butler culinary instructor named among top 10 finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year
On March 13, Richmond County School System Chef Kanesha Roberts was named a Top 10 Finalists for the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year during a surprise presentation by State Superintendent Richard Woods.
Aiken Technical College Foundation celebrates students at scholarship breakfast
The Aiken Technical College Foundation held its annual scholarship breakfast March 3
Richmond County 4-H students bring home top awards Feb. 21
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 75 Richmond County fourth through sixth graders competed at 4-H’s District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
