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Emphasizing the importance of bow control, CCSD Strings Academy Instructor Ms. Kim Chavous, leads teaches placement and movement of the player’s hand and wrist during the academy’s first beginner-level practice on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Brookwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Columbia County.

New Strings Academy helps Columbia County students discover the joy of music

Dozens of Columbia County students are picking up violins and cellos for the first time through a new district program designed to build confidence, discipline, and musical skill.

Belair Elementary celebrates National Pre-K Week with community reading event

Belair Elementary School celebrated National Pre-K Week Wednesday morning with a literacy-themed community event that brought families, district leaders and local guests together for story time, classroom activities and a school-wide parade.

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Fireworks set off cause brief lockdown at T.W. Josey High

A disruption at T.W. Josey Comprehensive High School on Wednesday, Oct. 8, prompted temporary safety measures at two nearby campuses, though officials confirmed all students and staff are safe.

Two Richmond County Students named to State Superintendent’s Advisory Council

Two Richmond County high school students have been selected to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2025–2026 Student Advisory Council, representing their peers statewide.

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Augusta Technical College announces new president

Parkway Elementary’s Tiffany Tanner named Columbia County Teacher of the Year

Class of 2025 graduation rates show gains across CSRA schools

Columbia County forum tackles gangs, drugs, and bullying in schools

Two safety incidents reported Friday at Columbia County schools

Updates on Columbia County Schools’ special ed program becomes discussion on complaint procedures

Richmond County Schools Recognized for AP Exam Success in 2020

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods has recognized nine Richmond County high schools as 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools. “Our...

Local Contractor Wins $8.1 Million Bids for Columbia County School Projects

The Columbia County Board of Education voted Feb. 23 to accept local contractor RCN Contracting Inc.’s bid of more than...

Columbia County School District Will Not Offer Learn-From-Home Next Year

The Columbia County School District will not offer learn-from-home options for elementary students during the 2021-2022 school year. All online...

Verizon Innovative Learning Brings Devices to Five Richmond County Schools

Richmond County School System announced Tuesday that five areas school will join Verizon Innovative Learning, a program that equips students...

Department of Education Seeks Community Members’ Input on Health Education Draft

Georgia’s State Board of Education is asking for residents’ feedback regarding its proposed Georgia Standards of Excellence criteria for K-12...

The Home Depot to Donate One Million Dollars to HBCUs

The voting period is open for Home Depot’s Retool Your School program, which has donated millions to HBCUs since 2009....

Heritage Academy Spends More Than $2 Million on Early Learning Center

Heritage Academy is expanding its campus to include the Heritage Early Learning Academy. Executive Director Linda Tucciarone, said the new...

Subject of Mini-series Encourages AU Students to Assist in Prison Reform

Editor’s note: Raymond Santana, along with four other teenagers, spent five years in prison after they were wrongfully convicted of...

In-state College Tuition for Undocumented Georgians Proposal Sparks Debate

Georgia lawmakers have revived debate on a measure to let undocumented students pay in-state tuition for Georgia public colleges and...

New Augusta Tech President Shares His Outlook on the Future

The Augusta Press sat down with newly-appointed president of Augusta Technical College, Jermaine Whirl. We asked about his background and...

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