Richmond Hill Principal Placed on Leave
Richmond County School System has placed Richmond Hill Elementary principal Tomekia Darrisaw on administrative leave for an undetermined period.
Augusta Education News
In Augusta, education news means school funding, student performance, policy shifts, classroom initiatives and institutional governance. This page tracks the developments within these areas across the city and surrounding areas.
Secondary Education
Live Poll
Do you believe local job training programs in your community effectively prepare teens for future careers?
Augusta Teen Center Offers Free Phlebotomy Training
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta provides free medical certification courses to local high school students.
Administration
Richmond School Board Runoff to Decide District 3 Seat
Voters will pick between two candidates on a Dec. 1 runoff after a split ballot created by a vacancy.
Financial Aid
Live Poll
Do you believe increasing college graduation rates in your area leads to better local economic prosperity?
Augusta University Awarded 3,538 Degrees in 2026
The institution saw a 58% growth in degrees and certificates conferred since 2020.
Primary Education
Live Poll
Should your community prioritize new educational facilities over preserving older historical buildings?
Crews Will Demolish Lamar Elementary School
The site will eventually host a new TGR Learning Lab facility in Augusta.
Higher Education
Augusta University Receives Innovation Prosperity Designation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities honors the institution for its regional economic impact.
More in Education
Augusta reporting spans funding debates, test score releases, policy changes and curriculum developments. It reaches every corner of the city and the communities around it. Differences between funding streams and student outcomes define the conversation here. Budget cycles and administrative leadership changes are the two most recurring factors that shape stories for local classrooms.