Sex in advertising nothing new, researcher says
Academic researchers in the 1960s said using sex to sell advertising didn’t really work — but they may have been asking the wrong questions, according to a University of Georgia faculty member who’s...
View ArticleEffective weapon against HIV is surprisingly little known
When actor Charlie Sheen went public with his HIV status late last year, Cathryn Lapka hoped his announcement would ignite a 21st century conversation about HIV — and its prevention — in America.But...
View ArticleCalzone Wars: D.P. Dough and Eddie's Calzones fighting over more than customers
Before there were two calzone shops in Athens, there was a bidding war for the Clayton Street storefront that now holds one of them.Both D.P. Dough and Eddie’s Calzones wanted the store and put in...
View ArticleWith a grant and city funding, Watkinsville puts its commitment to the arts...
The city of Watkinsville is beginning to more widely embrace its brand as “The Artland of Georgia,” using a $5,000 state grant to have pieces of public art installed around the city, and intentionally...
View ArticleClassic City High's first graduate honored with Bronze Star medal for heroism
Ryan Pass made local news 13 years ago when he became the first graduate of the Clarke County School District’s new Classic City Performance Learning Center, now called Classic City High School, in...
View ArticleCruz, Trump each grab 2 wins; Democrats divide states too
WICHITA, Kan. | In a split decision, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump each captured two victories in Saturday's four-state round of voting, fresh evidence that there's no quick end in sight to the fractious...
View ArticlePrep roundup (March 5): Monsignor Donovan wins GISA Class AA state championship
MACON | Behind 24 points from Jenna Bradberry and a gutsy performance by Sarah Quinlan, Monsignor Donovan defeated Crisp Academy 45-34 Saturday at Mercer University to win the GISA Class AA state...
View ArticleUGA 70, Alabama 63: 3 things to know
Georgia's season was near death almost two weeks ago. A loss to Auburn was the lowest point, leaving the Bulldogs firmly outside of the NCAA Tournament and with a losing conference record. Since then,...
View ArticleFormer first lady Nancy Reagan has died at 94 in Bel-Air, California
LOS ANGELES | Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president — and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease...
View ArticleGoals incorrectly placed at state basketball finals
Goals at the state basketball finals in Macon were incorrectly placed, the Georgia High School Association said in a statement Saturday. The GHSA will not alter any of the championship results.The...
View ArticleDiamond Dogs take series with 5-1 win over Wright State
Georgia baseball bounced back from a loss to Wright State on Saturday with a 5-1 win Sunday afternoon at Foley Field.Prior to a two-run double from Stephen Wrenn in the eighth inning, Georgia (8-4) was...
View ArticleThe life of Nancy Reagan in photos
Former first lady Nancy Reagan died Sunday at her home in Bel-Air, California, of congestive heart failure, at the age of 94.Click here to view photos from her long, eventful life.
View ArticleCommissioners OK Dougherty Street work, adopt budget goals
The re-striping of Dougherty Street between Thomas and Pulaski streets in the northern edge of downtown Athens will begin today, following a vote last week by Athens-Clarke County commissioners to...
View ArticleWatkinsville woman to host signing of new novel at Arnoldsville plantation house
Watkinsville author Denise Weimer will host a book signing for the release of her latest novel “White,” which is the first book of The Restoration Trilogy, from 2-4 p.m. March 12 at Fair Havens...
View ArticleAthens teens arrested for Golden Pantry armed robbery; suspect gave witness...
Police made four arrests over the weekend in connection with a robbery Thursday by masked gunmen at an eastside convenience store.All four suspects are teenagers, two of them juveniles, according to...
View ArticleCreature Comforts could face possible fine, suspension of license
Creature Comforts Brewery finds out this week if Athens officials will bring a case against it, which could mean a fine or a suspension of the license for the downtown Athens establishment.The case...
View Article'Everything's on the right pathway' for new deal within month for UGA-Florida...
The current contract for the Georgia-Florida football series in Jacksonville ends after this year’s game on Oct. 29 and the next agreement with the city is still not completed, but it’s more a matter...
View ArticleOconee County sheriff's office offers $2,000 reward for location of missing man
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office offered a $2,000 reward Monday for information that leads to the finding of Chad Ruark, a 42-year-old man who has been missing since Feb. 23.Ruark was last seen at...
View ArticleGym Dogs vs Auburn
Were you Spotted® at the Gym Dogs vs Auburn meet this past weekend?Click here to view photos from the meet and find out.
View ArticleGeorgia men's basketball vs Alabama
Were you Spotted® at the Georgia vs Alabama men's basketball game this past weekend?It was senior night. Click here to view photos from the game and events around Senior night.
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