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.
Science gets hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival Sept. 19
Bring the entire family for a day of hands-on fun at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center’s annual SEED STEM Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 throughout the USCA campus.
Columbia County names finalists for Teacher of the Year
The Columbia County Teacher of the Year will be named on Oct. 1.
Lakeside High School unveils new construction upgrades
A Sept. 3 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of construction projects at Lakeside High School.
McDuffie County names Teacher of the Year
Telitita Burley, an eighth grade English/language arts teacher at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School received the
golden apple trophy as the McDuffie County School District’s top teacher Aug. 27 at a ceremony at Thomson High School.
In pictures: STEAM Showcase held at the Hub Aug. 22
STEAM education was the focus on a showcase on Aug. 22, 2026.
Five finalists named for 2027 Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Richmond County named five finalists for the 2027 Teacher of the Year Award.
