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.
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.