Education

Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 10 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Staff Report · 10 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on 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.

‘Color Our World’ with summer learning at local libraries

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 May 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Color Our World’ with summer learning at local libraries

With children out of school for the summer, area libraries are once again providing programs to keep students engaged and learning over the break.

Senior Walk celebrates and inspires

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2025 · Comments Off on Senior Walk celebrates and inspires

Area high school seniors returned to Warren Road Elementary School Thursday for a Senior Walk.

Aiken Tech breaks ground on new nursing education center

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 May 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech breaks ground on new nursing education center

On Monday, officials broke ground on a new 30,000-square-foot nursing education center at Aiken Tech.

Augusta Prep teacher reflects on 47 years in classroom

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 May 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep teacher reflects on 47 years in classroom

Steve Boyd retires from full-time teaching after 47 years at Augusta Prep.