Education

Augusta Tech to offer unique automotive training program

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech to offer unique automotive training program

Augusta Technical College held a soft launch of its new Jim Hudson Automotive Institute Wednesday.

Augusta Technical College receives $264,000 to establish Nuclear Science Apprenticeship Program

By Staff Report · 30 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta Technical College receives $264,000 to establish Nuclear Science Apprenticeship Program

Augusta Technical College has received a $264,000 grant to establish a nuclear science apprenticeship program.

Goodwill expansion continues with dedication of Alice and John David Lab and Lecture Hall

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Goodwill expansion continues with dedication of Alice and John David Lab and Lecture Hall

Goodwill officials dedicated a new Helms College lab and lecture hall Oct. 24. The organization needs to raise about $2 million to finish its school of health services.

Mobile learning lab unveiled in Thomson Oct. 24

By Staff Report · 24 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Mobile learning lab unveiled in Thomson Oct. 24

A converted school bus acts as a mobile learning lab.

Column: One of the modern-day jazz greats lives among us in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Column: One of the modern-day jazz greats lives among us in Augusta

Led by Wycliffe Gordon, the Augusta University Jazz ensemble presented works of Jazz Royalty Oct. 23.

Inaugural MusicCon held at Augusta University

By Rakiyah Lenon · 20 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Inaugural MusicCon held at Augusta University

Augusta University’s first MusicCon was Oct. 20.

Davidson student chosen to serve on 2023-24 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council

By Staff Report · 20 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Davidson student chosen to serve on 2023-24 State Superintendent Student Advisory Council

Denzel Howard has been named to the Georgia State Superintendent Advisory Council.

‘Real Men Do Read’ event held at Wheeless Road Elementary School

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Real Men Do Read’ event held at Wheeless Road Elementary School

Men read books to students at Wheeless Road Elementary School Oct. 19.

‘Change agent’ chosen as Columbia County’s top teacher

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Change agent’ chosen as Columbia County’s top teacher

Crystal McDowell, a Greenbrier High School science teacher, was named the Columbia County Teacher of the Year Wednesday.

Marker honors educator

By Maxwell Shaffer · 04 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Marker honors educator

A historical marker pays tribute to Augustus R. Johnson for whom the A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School is named.

Cameroon royalty part of ‘unique conversations’ at Aiken Tech Oct. 12

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Cameroon royalty part of ‘unique conversations’ at Aiken Tech Oct. 12

Aiken Technical College will begin a series called Unique Conversations Oct. 12 with royal leaders from a village in Cameroon.

Laney science teacher named Richmond County’s teacher of the year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Laney science teacher named Richmond County’s teacher of the year

Terri Green is the Richmond County Teacher of the Year.

Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Goodwill conference highlights work of local organization

More than 300 Goodwill professionals are in Augusta Sept. 25-27 for a conference.

Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

By Special To Augusta Good News · 24 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Displaced Art Institute students offered space at Helms College

Helms College aims to provide immediate educational options for hundreds of culinary students affected by this unexpected closure of The Art Institute of Atlanta.