Augustan to receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Mercer University junior Alexander Marshall was chosen to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
Culinary Arts teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Chef Kanesha Roberts, who teaches culinary arts at George P. Butler High School, was named Richmond County’s Teacher of the Year at a banquet Sept.18.
Edgefield County names 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Merriwether Middle School Librarian Kristen Taylor was announced as the school district’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, while former Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School Paraprofessional Jillian Mosuch was announced as the school district’s 2025-26 Support Staff of the Year.
Aiken Tech celebrates impact of its student food pantry
Aiken Technical College held an open house and community showcase event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to celebrate and recognize a year of impact for its Knights Corner Food Pantry.
Columbia County names finalists for 2025-2026 Teacher of Year
The Columbia County School District will hold its annual Teacher of the Year Celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2,
Augusta Tech announces 2025 Den of Distinction inductees
Augusta Technical College announced its fifth class of Den of Distinction inductees – 10 outstanding alumni who exemplify the spirit, skill and impact of technical education.
Via Cognitive Health launches lifelong learning courses
Via Cognitive Health will launch Lifelong Learning Courses in partnership with Augusta University beginning Sept. 10.
Elizabeth Hahn named McDuffie County Teacher of the Year
A Thomson High School language arts teacher was named McDuffie County Teacher of the Year.
Richmond County names its six 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year finalists
Six Richmond County School System teachers received surprising news during the middle of their school day when Superintendent Malinda Cobb and the school system’s Teacher of the Year planning committee announced the top finalists for the annual award on Friday, Aug. 15.
Aiken church school celebrates 50th anniversary Aug. 23
The South Aiken Baptist Christian School 50th Anniversary Celebration begins at 10 a.m., Aug. 23
Savannah River National Lab awards $125,000 in STEM grants to 29 local teachers
The Savannah River National Laboratory honored 29 Georgia and South Carolina educators at an Aug. 14 reception for the 2025 K-12 Catalyst Grants for STEM Education.
Georgia Military College continues to recover from July lightning strike
Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus will be on remote learning when classes begin Aug.11.
Comcast celebrates McDuffie County broadband expansion with block party, Lift Zone opening and student laptop giveaway
Comcast has completed its broadband expansion project in McDuffie County and celebrated with residents on Aug. 6.
Helms College summer graduation planned for Aug. 9
Katrina Hutchins will be the commencement speaker for the Aug. 9 Helms College graduation.