AUGUSTA, Ga., March 5 -- Augusta University issued the following news release:

TheDr. Paulette P. Harris Literacy Centerat Augusta University has been named a 2026Georgia ReadsCommunity Award recipient by the Georgia Council on Literacy. The award was announced at the Georgia State Capitol alongside legislative champions on March 3 and recognizes the importance of community approaches that involve meaningful partnerships in achieving literacy goals.

As part of this honor, the Harris Literacy Center will receive a $20,000 award to further strengthen its literacy initiatives and expand access to high-quality reading support for children, families and adult learners in the Augusta area. The recognition also includes statewide acknowledgment ...