Backpacks were zipped, cameras were flashing and classrooms buzzed with excitement as Richmond County elementary students returned for the first day of the 2026-27 school year on Aug. 5. Take a look at
photos capturing the smiles, reunions and fresh starts that marked the beginning of another year in the classroom.
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This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Back to school in Richmond County | PHOTOS
