Columbia Middle School teacher named ‘Rookie of the Year’
Makyla Jones, a Columbia Middle School teacher, was named the Columbia County School District’s Rookie of the Year, May 15.
Augusta teen earns master’s degree
Charleston Lee, 18, has earned her master’s degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville.
Preteen makes Aiken Technical College’s Dean’s List
At only 12, Megyn Bolen made the dean’s list at Aiken Technical College with a 4.0 for the spring semester.
Nearly 1,600 receive degrees from Augusta University
Augusta University held three ceremonies on May 9-10 to confer degrees on nearly 1,600 students.
Aiken Tech announces scholarship funding
Aiken Technical College recently received funding for its scholarships.
Perdue, Keel to deliver Augusta University commencement addresses
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Augusta University President, Brooks A. Keel will give the keynote addresses during the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for Augusta University.
Grandmother fulfills longtime goal, earns nursing degree
Lisa Laliberte graduates May 10 from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. The 59-year-old grandmother first contemplated getting her degree in her 20s.
SOAR Academy experiences growth after receiving national recognition
Since becoming a finalist for the YASS Prize, SOAR Academy has grown and its officials expect even more.
Junior Achievement empowers Augusta students during financial capabilities month
Volunteers are needed for Junior Achievement program highlighting personal finance.
Glenn Hills High teacher receives national award
LuTongel Few, a Glenn Hills High School science teacher, is one of three educators nationwide to receive the BigFuture Visionary Teacher Award.
Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers
More than 2,000 elementary through high school students will participate in the inaugural Columbia County Arts at the Plaza April 27.
Richmond County’s pathways graduation rate surpasses state rate
The 2023 Richmond County School System pathway completers graduation rate in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts pathways has surpassed the state rate, according to data released last week.
Master Automotive supports Augusta Tech’s new automotive institute
Master Automotive has pledged $500,000 to support the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College.
