High school player of the week: Honorable mention (Dec. 31)
GIRLS BASKETBALLLibbi Lance, East Jackson: Scored 17 points in an overtime win over Monroe Area last week. Brianna Love, Jackson County: Had 24 points in a win against Madison County last week.BOYS...
View ArticleComedy, musical theater and more on Classic Center's schedule of shows
The Classic Center starts the new year with a steady stream of national shows making their way through Athens.The first show of the year at The Classic Center is the comedic musical “The Producers.”The...
View ArticleFirst Athens baby of 2016 is happy mother's ‘Christmas present’
Zoey Marie Lumpkin-Perez came into the world at 7:11 a.m. Friday, but being the first Athens child to be born in 2016 is not what makes her special.“It’s a good starting point to be born on New Year’s...
View ArticleMadison County Blotter
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:FIGHTING WOMEN: On Dec. 21, Deputy Michael Langford was dispatched to a location on Buddy Moore Road, where two women were in a fist...
View ArticleOconee County Blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:BURGLARY: On Dec. 23, a resident of Coventry Road, Watkinsville, reported someone entered a barn on his property and stole $800 worth...
View ArticleUGA-Florida: Three things to know
Georgia’s men’s basketball team opens the new year and SEC play on the road when the Bulldogs travel to Gainesville to take on Florida. Georgia (7-3) has won four straight, while the Gators (8-4) are...
View ArticleLady Bulldogs at Texas A&M: 3 things to know
Georgia appears to be moving in the right direction as the most important part of its season approaches.The Lady Bulldogs (12-1) are riding an 11-game winning streak as they kick off Southeastern...
View ArticleUGA beats Penn State 24-17 in TaxSlayer Bowl
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. | Terry Godwin threw a touchdown pass on a trick play and caught one later, helping Georgia beat Penn State 24-17 in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Saturday. The Bulldogs (10-3) won their...
View ArticleUGA 24, Penn State 17 — Grading the Bulldogs
Offense: CBrian Schottenheimer left, but the offense still struggled. Greyson Lambert looked like the 2015 version, where he made one nice throw in a forgettable performance. Penn State’s defensive...
View ArticlePhotos from the TaxSlayer Bowl: Georgia vs Penn State
Click here to view more photos from the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville where Georgia defeated Penn State 24-17.
View ArticleFletcher Page: Bryan McClendon, John Lilly made sure Mark Richt's Georgia Way...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | After a tough, rough, hang-on-to-the-last-second football victory, John Lilly didn’t want to come off weak. “I might lose my man card on this, but I’ve been emotional a couple...
View ArticleUGA players 'block out' coaching staff turmoil, beat Penn State to notch...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | In some ways the scenes Saturday were just like after any other Georgia bowl victory.Senior wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell posed for cell phone photos with fans who waited more...
View ArticleTerry Godwin to Malcolm Mitchell sparks UGA in win over Penn State
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | In his final game as a Georgia Bulldog, Malcolm Mitchell had a career first. In the second quarter, Mitchell jogged downfield as a way to lull the Penn State safety into thinking...
View ArticleIn the stands: Fletcher Page & Dean Legge talk UGA-Penn State
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View ArticlePhotos: Jefferson honors Bolling Dubose for 40 years as head coach
Jefferson high school boy's basketball coach Bolling Davis was honored during a ceremony prior to the team's game against Commerce. Dubose has been head coach at Jefferson for 40 years. Click here to...
View ArticleOconee County Blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:SHOPLIFTING: On Dec. 23, a loss prevention officer at Walmart detained a man for trying to leave without paying for a pair of...
View ArticleMadison County Blotter
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:FIGHTING WOMEN: On Dec. 21, Deputy Michael Langford was dispatched to a location on Buddy Moore Road, where two women were in a fist...
View ArticleJackson County blotter
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:LOUD MUSIC: On Dec. 25, Deputy Stephen Thomason was dispatched at 2 a.m. to a home near Arcade, where residents reported loud music...
View ArticleUGA falls flat in SEC opener at Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. | Nothing came easy for Georgia.No easy baskets, no easy possessions on defense. The Florida Gators made Georgia earn everything. And because of this, Georgia (7-4, 0-1) got worked...
View ArticleShane Beamer on radar for Kirby Smart's UGA staff
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | Kirby Smart’s quick trip to Jacksonville wasn’t just about making an appearance at Georgia’s bowl game Saturday.The new Bulldogs head football coach worked on assembling his...
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