Grant will place mental health professionals in Augusta’s areas of need
A new collaboration between Augusta University’s College of Education and Human Development and School of Public Health has resulted in a $2.4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase behavioral health services for high-need, high-demand areas serving children, adolescents and transitional-aged youth living in Augusta.
Shaun Andrews named Accelerate Augusta executive director
Accelerate Augusta announced on Aug. 1 that Shaun Andrews will be its new Executive Director.
MCG researcher secures $8.5 million grant for cardiovascular research
Dr. Brian H. Annex, professor and chair of the Department of Medicine at MCG, will lead a U.S. research team to study peripheral artery disease.
Georgia Military College transitions to temporary remote learning after lightning strike
Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus has temporarily transitioned all in-seat classes to remote learning for the week of July 14–18, following a lightning strike that caused significant damage to the facility.
Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee
A Stallings Island Middle School student placed third at the 2025 Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee,
Aiken County students can be Fit 4 School at July 19 event
Aiken County students of all ages can get a jump start on the new school year at
the Family Y in Graniteville on July 19.
Music, Mimosas and Menopause scheduled for July 26
Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett, an ob/gyn and founder of Augusta Women’s Health Center, will lead a July 26 event focusing on menopause.
Registration open for Richmond County 2025-2026 school year
School starts in Richmond County Aug. 4 for elementary schools and Aug. 5 for middle, K-8, magnet and high schools.
Partnership with Richmond County schools and Textron sees 400th graduate
The Reaching Potential Through Manufacturing is a partnership between the Richmond County School District and Textron Specialized Vehicles.
United Way prepares to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with supplies for kids returning to school
School supplies are being accepted for the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.
Government Publishing Office names AU Libraries preservation steward
Thanks to a recent agreement between the U.S. Government Publishing Office and Augusta University Libraries, the college’s collection of historic documents will continue to grow.
Partnership leads to fire emergency services degree
The Augusta Fire Department is partnering with Augusta Technical College to support the launch of the Fire & Emergency Services Occupation Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Augusta Tech accepting nominations for Den of Distinction Awards
Augusta Technical College is extending the application deadline for the 2025 Den of Distinction Awards until June 27.
Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close
Sean Poppy, Savannah River Ecology Library outreach coordinator, brought a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians and birds to the Nancy Carson Library on Friday. Poppy was at the library as part of its summer reading program activities.