Education

Davidson students to perform in Italy during spring break

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Davidson students to perform in Italy during spring break

Students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School will travel to Italy during spring break where they will perform in several cities.

Aiken Technical College employees recognized as Educators of the Year

By Staff Report · 20 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College employees recognized as Educators of the Year

Three Aiken Technical College employees were honored at the recent South Carolina Technical Education Association conference.

Hess honors three in state of college address Feb. 16

By Staff Report · 17 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Hess honors three in state of college address Feb. 16

Three received awards for their service to the Medical College of Georgia.

Farm Bureau art contest seeks entries

By Staff Report · 07 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Farm Bureau art contest seeks entries

The Georgia Farm Bureau is looking for student artists for its annual Middle School Bookmark and High School Art Contests.

Davidson grad among seven University of Georgia students to serve as Georgia Legislative Interns

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Davidson grad among seven University of Georgia students to serve as Georgia Legislative Interns

A Davidson graduate is one of seven University of Georgia undergraduate students named as a Georgia Legislative Intern for the 2024 spring semester.

JA Discovery Center offers middle schoolers real-world lessons in business and finance

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on JA Discovery Center offers middle schoolers real-world lessons in business and finance

The JA Discovery Center provides Richmond and Columbia County students with lessons in business and finance.

New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on New AU research could help doctors predict whether specific cancer treatments will work for individual patients

Vinata Lokeshwar received a $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute in an effort to improve outcome in patients with aggressive, advanced bladder cancer.

Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef provides culinary experience

Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.

Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

By Staff Report · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee

A Stevens Creek Elementary School fifth grader won the Columbia County School District Spelling Bee Jan. 16.

Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry

Augusta Prep students took their first classes in the new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry on Jan. 16.

New JA Discovery Center of CSRA opens

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on New JA Discovery Center of CSRA opens

The JA Discovery Center of the CSRA held its grand opening Thursday, Jan. 11.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.

Davidson students paint mural at new Goodwill location

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Davidson students paint mural at new Goodwill location

Three students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School are painting a mural at a new retail Goodwill location which will open in 2024.

Lifelong love of music leads to teacher of year award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Dec 2023 · 1

Tara Scheyer, who teaches music at Episcopal Day School, was named the Georgia Independent School Association’s Teacher of the Year in 2023.