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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

AU Professor Organizes Online Book Club for Teachers

Dr. Rebecca Harper took a chance that paid off. She reached out to author Barry Lyga and asked if he’d...

MacKinnon Is AU’s New Provost

Dr. Neil MacKinnon has worn many hats in his lifetime: researcher, professor and dean, just to name a few. But...

Columbia County Names New School Superintendent

Dr. Steven Flynt will become Columbia County school superintendent later this year. The Columbia County School Board voted Thursday to...

Augusta Area Libraries to Close Until Jan. 31

All Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) branches will be closed to the public due to COVID-19 through Jan. 31. Library officials...

Heritage Academy, Augusta Prep Announce First W. Rodger Giles Scholarship Recipient

Elijah McFadgen is the winner of the W. Rodger Giles Scholarship from Augusta Preparatory Day School. McFadgen is in eighth...

Richmond County Schools Return to Face-to-Face Instruction

Face-to-face instruction resumes on Monday and Tuesday for Richmond County schools. Elementary schools will begin face-to-face instruction on Monday, and...