Education

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.

Augusta Tech announces leadership award recipient

By Staff Report · 16 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech announces leadership award recipient

Zuri Todd, an interdisciplinary studies student, has been named as the Augusta Technical College winner of the 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).

Milburn named 2025 Augusta Tech instructor of year

By Staff Report · 16 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Milburn named 2025 Augusta Tech instructor of year

Augusta Technical College has named its 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.

Aiken Tech’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Aiken Technical College has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.

Third graders ‘Shop with a Cop’ on Dec. 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Third graders ‘Shop with a Cop’ on Dec. 21

Thirty third graders shopped with Richmond County School System police officers on Saturday.

Aiken Tech students donate baby-related items to local nonprofit

By Staff Report · 03 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech students donate baby-related items to local nonprofit

Aiken Technical College’s Student Medical Assisting Association collected and donated baby-related items to local nonprofit, Prepare for Babies.

Augusta Tech expands partnership with SRP through financial literacy program

By Staff Report · 03 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Tech expands partnership with SRP through financial literacy program

SRP Federal Credit Union and Augusta Technical College are partnering for a new financial literacy program.

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Richmond County magnet school applications being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year

By Staff Report · 02 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County magnet school applications being accepted for the 2024-2025 school year

Applications for Richmond County magnet schools are being accepted for students in elementary, middle, and high school until Jan. 6, 2025. 

Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

Niche.com has named Helms College as one of the top culinary schools in the nation.