Education

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.

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.