Education

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Robotics and computer technology camp planned at Aiken Tech in June

By Staff Report · 18 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Robotics and computer technology camp planned at Aiken Tech in June

The deadline for applications for a June robotics and computer technology camp for eighth through 12th graders at Aiken Technical College is April 15.

Graduation ceremony is family affair

By Staff Report · 18 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Graduation ceremony is family affair

Several members of the same family received high school diplomas on March 15.

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News You Can Use: March is national colorectal cancer awareness month

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: March is national colorectal cancer awareness month

Learn more about colorectal cancer.

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Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools

Ten Richmond County high schools have been recognized as 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. 

Mabray named Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Mabray named Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

Stacey Mabray from Augusta Technical College as the 2025 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

Student art featured at libraries in Columbia County in March

By Staff Report · 03 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Student art featured at libraries in Columbia County in March

Student artwork from grades K-12, will be on display at the Columbia County, Grovetown and Harlem branch libraries throughout the month of March as part of the annual Columbia County School District Student Art Show.

Lakeside student named Region 7 Star

By Staff Report · 02 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Lakeside student named Region 7 Star

Jerry Fan of Lakeside High School is the 2025 PAGE STAR Student Region Winner for Region 7.

Region literary competition held at Lakeside High March 1

By Staff Report · 02 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Region literary competition held at Lakeside High March 1

Students competed in the Region 1-AAAAA Literary Competition March 1 at Lakeside High School.

Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

Music has opened countless doors around the world for Augusta native Damien Sneed.

Deadline approaches for 2025 Rotary Club speech contest

By Staff Report · 14 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Deadline approaches for 2025 Rotary Club speech contest

The deadline for the Rotary Club of Augusta’s 2025 speech contest is Monday, Feb. 17.

In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

Paine College observed homecoming activities on Feb. 7-8.

Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Pastry chef bakes up opportunities for Helms College students

Charlotte Song is an executive pastry chef who teaches Helms College students and is the master behind the baked good at the restaurants under Edgar’s Hospitality.

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Richmond County magnet schools receive national merit awards 

By Staff Report · 26 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Richmond County magnet schools receive national merit awards 

Three Richmond County magnet schools received awards from Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.

Ribbon cutting scheduled for unique collaboration involving Aiken Tech

By Staff Report · 24 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Ribbon cutting scheduled for unique collaboration involving Aiken Tech

Piedmont Technical College, Aiken Technical College and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College are part of a unique collaboration.