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Four Davidson Fine Arts students earn National Merit recognition

Four students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School have been honored in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

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.

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Riverside Elementary 2nd grader honored for calling 911, saving mom’s life

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

RCSS to hold public hearings regarding homestead exemption

The Richmond County Board of Education is planning to opt out of The Statewide Adjusted Base Year Ad Valorem Homestead...

Dr. Whirl named a notable Georgian of 2025 in statewide publication

The president of Augusta Technical College has been named in Georgia Trend magazine’s 2025 list of notable Georgians.

New Richmond County Board of Education members are sworn in

Five new Richmond County Board of Education members attended a swearing-in ceremony on the afternoon of Jan. 7

Wagener-Salley High School hosts ribbon-cutting for new building

Wagener-Salley High School celebrated its new building, Monday morning. Hundreds gathered in the school’s cafeteria to celebrate the new construction...

Columbia County Conservation District to host poster contest

The Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District is inviting students in grades 3-5 to participate in its third annual...

Richmond County School System declines to release information on termination

The Richmond County School System has refused to provide information or discuss the recent firing of Lt. Adrienne Burns, who...

Resilient Teens to host event for youth encouraging positivity and mental health

Resilient Teens, the youth-focused, Augusta-based initiative of the nonprofit Resilient Georgia, is hosting a weekend conference to inspire teenagers to...