Freedom Park celebrates 2026 Red Ribbon Week
A program filled with song and dance highlighted a message of saying “no” to drugs, alcohol and vaping at Freedom Park K-8 School on Oct. 30.
Aiken Tech expands student access to mental health services
Aiken Technical College is expanding student access to mental health support, medical care, and basic-needs assistance through a new partnership with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being service available 24/7.
Voc Rehab brings students, employers and community leaders together in North Augusta Oct. 14-16
Students, business leaders, workforce partners and rehabilitation professionals gathered in North Augusta Oct. 14–16 for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Association’s annual conference, highlighting the importance of disability inclusion, community partnerships and employment opportunities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
More than 50 employers scheduled for Oct. 21 Aiken Tech job fair
Aiken Technical College’s fall job fair is Oct. 21.
Freedom Park teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year
A Freedom Park K-8 School teacher was named Richmond County’s teacher of the year Oct. 15.
Columbia County SAT scores climbed during the 2025-2026 school year
Average SAT scores in Columbia County climbed 17 points in 2025-2026.
Grovetown Elementary School teacher named Columbia County Teacher of the Year
Heather Cottingham was named Columbia County Teacher of the Year.
Million dollar grant to help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand skilled trades training
A $1 million grant will help Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA expand its established HVAC/R diploma program in Macon and Augusta and expand of the existing Electrician Technician program at the Helms College Augusta campus.
Richmond and McDuffie counties see rise in graduation rates in 2026
Two area school systems achieved record-high graduations in 2026.
Cursive writing wins awards for Richmond County students
Nine Richmond County School System schools received the Georgia Department of Education’s John Hancock Award for their commitment to cursive writing instruction.
Apparo Academy adds kindergarten, plans to build elementary school
Started in 2019 with only 32 students, Apparo Academy has 118 children with plans to serve even more.
Augusta Tech announced Den of Distinction inductees
Augusta Technical College announced the sixth class of Den of Distinction inductees on Sept. 15.
Ashlee Chinn named Edgefield County Teacher of the Year
The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) held its annual Teacher of the Year, Support Staff of the Year and Bus Driver of the Year Awards Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Pine Ridge Golf Club.
