Education

girl sitting on library floor reading a book

‘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.

Nine Davidson students selected for 2025 Governor’s Honors Program 

By Staff Report · 15 May 2025 · Comments Off on Nine Davidson students selected for 2025 Governor’s Honors Program 

 Nine students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School have been selected for the 2025 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program.

Student-athlete, homecoming queen reflects ahead of Augusta University graduation

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 May 2025 · Comments Off on Student-athlete, homecoming queen reflects ahead of Augusta University graduation

Je’Bria Fullwood played in 98 games for the women’s basketball team during her collegiate career. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Health, Society, and Policy.

Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · Comments Off on Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.

Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

By Special To Augusta Good News · 30 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Siblings overcome obstacles to graduate AU nursing school together

Azalea Lyrrehs Lagora and Frazhier Bien Lagora are siblings who are both graduating from Augusta University’s College of Nursing.

Events celebrate Augusta University president’s installation

By Mike Adams · 22 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Events celebrate Augusta University president’s installation

Tuesday’s Toast at the Fountain is one of several events related to Russell T. Keen’s installation this week.

Aiken Technical College announces Awards Night winners

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College announces Awards Night winners

Aiken Technical College held its 2025 Awards Night Ceremony on Thursday, April 17

Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

Five Richmond and Columbia County schools were among 25 in the state named as Georgia Department of Education 2024-2025 Military Flagship School Award winners.

Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

By Staff Report · 06 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Second annual Columbia County Arts at the Plaza scheduled for April 26

Columbia County students will showcase their drama, music and visual art talents at the second annual Arts at the Plaza.

Aiken Tech spring 2025 job fair set for March 26

By Staff Report · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech spring 2025 job fair set for March 26

More than 70 employers will be at the March 26 job fair.

Donation to help Augusta Technical College Automotive Institute

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Donation to help Augusta Technical College Automotive Institute

Malcolm Cunningham Automotive Group has pledged $100,000 to support the automotive institute at Augusta Technical College.