UPDATE: Augusta area school closures, tornado watch issued

Augusta area schools including Richmond and Aiken counties announce closures or e-learning for Monday due to hazardous ...

Richmond County Teacher of the Year Kanesha Roberts named a state finalist

Richmond County teacher Chef Kanesha Roberts has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Top chef: Augusta teacher a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year

Kanesha Roberts earned Richmond County's 2026 Teacher of the Year honor last September. She got another honor Friday.
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Pre-K lottery registration opens in Richmond County for 2026-2027

The Richmond County School System (RCSS) on Monday announced the 2026–2027 Pre-K lottery registration is now open.
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Augusta Boxing Club in need of funding after being cut from the 2026 county budget

The Augusta Boxing Club was left out of Augusta-Richmond County's 2026 budget, after receiving nearly $50,000 from the county ...

Masters Week runoff: Two Augusta candidates still in state House race

A former state lawmaker and a local religious leader are still in the running.

More than half of Augusta-Richmond County workers can’t cover basic living costs, United Way finds

More than half of all full-time workers in Augusta-Richmond County do not earn enough to cover basic living expenses, according to new research by the United Way.