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 Schools  Briarwood Academy  Augusta Technical College
Dearing Elementary The mission of Briarwood Academy is Augusta Technical College, one
500 N. Main Street, Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900 to educate students in a safe, nurturing, of 22 technical colleges operating
Christian environment while instilling the under the Technical College System
J.A. Maxwell Elementary life-long characteristics of excellence, of Georgia (TCSG), has a mission to
520 Mt. Pleasant Road, Thomson, GA 30824 trustworthiness, respect toward others, promote the educational, economic,
(706) 986-4800 and pride in themselves and their and community development of

R.L. Norris Elementary school. Briarwood Academy is a college the Central Savannah River Area.
1861 Harrison Road, Thomson, GA 30824 preparatory school that prepares average The College achieves its mission by
(706) 986-4400 and above average students for college,
providing academic and technical
technical school, and employment.
Thomson Elementary The school recognizes that educational education, student support services,
409 Guill Street, Thomson, GA 30824 customized business and industry
(706) 986-4700 preparation is best accomplished within a training, economic development
well-rounded program that includes the
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School academics, literary, sports, and extra- services, continuing education, and
1191 White Oak Road, Thomson, GA 30824 curricular activities, all of which stress adult education services.
(706) 986-4300
values, citizenship, and achievement. Augusta Technical College’s
Thomson High School To set up a campus tour, please call enrollment totals approximately 6,000
1160 White Oak Road, Thomson, GA 30824 credit students. The College also offers
(706) 986-4200 the main office or email Megan Cobb
(cobbm@briarwoodacademy.com). adult literacy education, distance
McDuffie Achievement Center Briarwood Academy education, and continuing education
511 Main Street, Thomson, GA 30824 4859 Thomson Highway classes. With campus locations in
(706) 986-4070
Warrenton, GA 30828 Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro,
(706) 595-5641 and a center in Grovetown, Augusta
Tech has positioned itself to provide
educational opportunities to the
population within its service area. All
Augusta Technical College locations
are accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Augusta Technical College offers
associate degrees, diplomas, and
technical certificates of credit in more
than 100 programs of study including
Allied Health Sciences and Nursing;
Business, Public Service, and Early
Childhood Care and Education; Arts,
Sciences, Learning Support, and
Professional Services (ASLSPS);
Industrial and Engineering Technology;
and Cyber and Digital Technology.
Augusta Tech continues to grow, and
the College has recently launched
programs in Aviation Maintenance
Technology and Agribusiness. It
also offers specialized continuing
education classes both online and at
each campus location.

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