School board to discuss privatizing busing

The Richmond County Board of Education will hold its monthly committee meetings at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the board room at 864 Broad St.

A.R. Johnson senior named Richmond STAR Student

A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School senior Jarreth Michael Caldwell was named the 2012 Richmond County Star Student Monday.
By Tracey McManus

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Church hosts first special-needs dance

Valentine's Day came early for a group of students with disabilities who gathered at the Vineyard Church of Augusta on Sunday night.
By Kelly Jasper

Analysis: Politics of education is complex

ATLANTA - Two of the biggest issues to emerge in this legislative session both involve education: the HOPE Scholarship and charter schools.
By Walter C. Jones

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

Richmond County school court in session

The amount of school tribunals has steadily decreased since 2009, but school attorney Pete Fletcher said the types of cases have evolved, too. "Most cases now have to do with a total lack of ...
By Tracey McManus

Richmond County STAR student to be selected

Richmond County's STAR Student Program will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Church, 605 Reynolds St.

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

More score well on AP exams

More students are taking challenging Advanced Placement courses and passing the corresponding exams than before, according to recently released data.
By Jason Wermers

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

2 Lakeside seniors are STARs

Two Lakeside High School seniors tied Thursday to become Columbia County's STAR students.
By Donnie Fetter

Georgia granted waiver

As President Obama granted Georgia a waiver from certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act Thursday, some officials say the move is key for making needed changes.
By Tracey McManus

Fear of 'acting white' can limit black children activities, researcher says

ATHENS, Ga. -- The fear of "acting white" may keep many black people away from activities they would like, and which could help them have better lives, according to University of Georgia ...
By Lee Shearer

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Student pulls down girl's blouse

A Cross Creek High School student pulled down a female student's blouse, exposing her chest, and touched it, according to a recently released Richmond County tribunal finding.
By Jason Wermers

Lions in the latest

Models prepare to walk down the runway during a fashion show as part of Paine College's Homecoming week.
By Michael Holahan

PTAs to feed first responders

The Richmond County Council of PTAs will host its third annual First Responders Appreciation Day on Thursday.

House rejects charter school amendment

The Georgia House rejected a change to the state constitution Wednesday that would give the General Assembly the power to create new charter schools, a rebuke for Republican leaders.
By Ray Henry

Westside alumna honored by State Department

A Westside High School alumni is being honored during Black History Month by the U.S. State Department for her accomplishments in foreign relations and diplomacy.
By Tracey McManus

School holds severe weather drill

Tutt Middle School pupils participated in a severe weather drill on Wednesday morning.
By Jackie Ricciardi

Georgia Southern to lead storm study

Georgia's curved coastline makes it statistically less likely than nearby states to attract a direct hit from a major hurricane, but the entire Southeastern coast is frequently vulnerable to ...
By Rob Pavey

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

Classroom building advances

Georgia Health Sciences University is another step closer to adding a crucial classroom building with the expected appointment of a construction manager Tuesday.
By Tom Corwin

Chancellor: Mergers going 'well'

ATLANTA - The consolidation of eight public colleges into four - including Augusta State University with Georgia Health Sciences University - is on track, the University System of Georgia ...
By Walter C. Jones

Superintendent's evaluation to be adjusted

The Richmond County Board of Education will adjust the year-end evaluation process of the superintendent because of Frank Roberson's health-related absence.
By Tracey McManus
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