Daniel Nichols, Connor Jones bounce back strong in UGA's win over Charleston...
Daniel Nichols was down on himself last weekend, even after hitting a game-winner for the Diamond Dogs Saturday. The senior designated hitter started the season in a slump, hitting around .170 at that...
View ArticleMuch of Georgia still in recession - but not Oconee County, study says
Some parts of Georgia have prospered since 2010, but the recession that began in 2008 dragged on for much of Georgia, especially rural and south Georgia, according to a new study by the Economic...
View ArticleGeorgia Military College professor to speak on Robert E. Lee in Oconee County
Georgia Military College Associate Professor Lt. Col. Edward Shelor will speak on the last years of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Thursday meeting of the TRR Cobb Camp of the Sons of...
View ArticleStorytelling festival in Madison features national guests over 2 days
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center hosts the 4th annual Storytelling Festival on March 18-19 in partnership with the Children Ferst Foundations, Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls Club, and Madison Artists...
View ArticleClinton, Trump claim big Super Tuesday victories
WASHINGTON | Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton swept through the South on Super Tuesday, claiming victory in their parties' primaries in delegate-rich Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and...
View ArticleHundreds of ballots cast in Athens on Super Tuesday
In Athens-Clarke County, poll workers were busy throughout the day. A random sampling of some intown precincts revealed that hundreds of people had cast ballots by late afternoon, and lines were still...
View ArticleCollaborative Luncheon - Oglethorpe County Family Connection
Oglethorpe County Community members came together Tuesday to hear progress reports from county leaders at the 2nd annual Collaborative Luncheon. Click here to view photos from the luncheon.
View ArticleAthens-Clarke GOP voters go for Rubio over Trump in Super Tuesday balloting
The nearly 9,000 people who cast Republican ballots in Athens-Clarke County on Tuesday bucked the statewide trend giving a plurality of the GOP vote to billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump,...
View ArticleMadison County antiques shop owner punched when he confronts trio stealing
When Carlton antiques store owner Jimmy Poss attempted to stop a trio of thieves outside his store, he took a glancing blow to the side of the head and a punch to the forehead.He’s OK, but Poss said he...
View ArticleBarberitos will offer late-night deliveries from downtown Athens restaurant
Barberitos will now deliver meals straight to customer’s doors three days a week, including late night deliveries on the weekend until 3 a.m.The downtown location is hiring its own drivers to send...
View ArticleOconee Sheriff's investigators looking at similarities in two church burglaries
Oconee County Sheriff’s investigators are trying to determine if two recent church burglaries are related.Each of the burglaries was discovered Sunday morning when parishioners arrived for services at...
View ArticleAthens-Clarke voters opt narrowly for Clinton over Sanders on Super Tuesday
Phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, sign-waving and other work by the local campaign for Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders wasn’t quite enough to earn him a majority of the vote in...
View ArticleOconee County investigators continue to look for man missing for seven days
The mystery of why a 42-year-old Oconee County man disappeared on Feb. 24 remains unresolved.“We don’t have any more idea of where he is than the day he was reported missing,” Oconee County Sheriff...
View ArticleArbor Salon & Spa 10th Year Anniversary
Arbor Salon & Spa of Athens recently held its 10th year anniversary celebration. Click here to view photos from the event.
View ArticleTribe Fitness photo shoot
Spotted® photographer Blane Marable was on hand at Tribe Fitness for a recent photo shoot.Click here to view photos from the shoot.
View Article5 things to do in Athens this weekend
Just because Spring Break is starting doesn't mean there's not plenty do in Athens this weekend.Click here to check out our five choices.
View ArticleDiamond Dogs complete midweek sweep of Charleston Southern with 5-3 win
The weather may be cold in Athens, but Daniel Nichols has been red hot at the plate for the Diamond Dogs.Nichols, a senior, went 3-for-4 with one RBI against Charleston Southern Wednesday night,...
View ArticleGeorgia House to seek ways to prevent base closings
ATLANTA | The Georgia House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday to seek ways to prevent the state’s military bases from being targeted for closing.House Resolution 1135 creates a 15-member...
View ArticleAthens-Clarke planners concerned about proposed redevelopment of eastside...
Athens-Clarke County’s Planning Department is recommending the county’s planning commission deny a rezoning request from the The Kroger Company connected with a planned massive renovation of the...
View ArticleMarch movies ripe for surprises
With the only hotly anticipated release on the slate not scheduled until the end of the month, March is ripe for surprises. With the three-week box office domination of R-rated action comedy...
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