Education

Helms College students gain real-world experience during Augusta’s busiest hospitality week

By Special To Augusta Good News · 04 Apr 2026 · 0

The first full week of April becomes a living classroom for Helm College students.

Davidson senior named 2026 Georgia Scholar

By Staff Report · 03 Apr 2026 · 0

Davidson student named 2026 Georgia Department of Education Georgia Scholar.

Book collection underway for summer Book Bash

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Mar 2026 · 0

Donations for Book Bash are being accepted through May 22 at the United Way of the CSRA.

In pictures: 2026 Columbia County Special Olympics

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Mar 2026 · 0

Columbia County held its Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 27, 2026.

Helms College expands to offer HVAC to its programs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 22 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on 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.

Richmond County magnet schools receive honors

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Richmond County magnet schools receive honors

Three Richmond County School System magnet schools received awards from Magnet Schools of America.

In pictures: Westminster day of service

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Westminster day of service

Westminster middle school students spent the day in their community lending a helping hand.

Via Cognitive Health announces winter 2026 lifelong learning courses

By Staff Report · 30 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Via Cognitive Health announces winter 2026 lifelong learning courses

Via Cognitive Health will launch the second series of Lifelong Learning Courses in January 2026.

Repack the Backpack event set for Jan. 5, 2026

By Staff Report · 27 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Repack the Backpack event set for Jan. 5, 2026

The Repack the Backpack event will begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2026 at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd

Aiken Tech marketing and communications office receives honors

By Staff Report · 18 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech marketing and communications office receives honors

Aiken Technical College’s Office of Marketing and Communications has earned two awards for its 2024 Community Benefit Report publication.