UGA quick hitters: Mark Richt confident in five WRs and more...
Mark Richt didn’t name names, but figures he has about five wide receivers that “I’m pretty confident will be game ready and there’s a pack of about another five that we need to get about two or three...
View ArticleLB Leonard Floyd returns & other UGA injury updates
There was a positive sign for Georgia on the practice field Wednesday with the return of junior linebacker Leonard Floyd.Floyd underwent an MRI earlier this week on his surgically repaired shoulder...
View ArticleThieves steal $16K in computer items at 2 Oconee schools
Thieves entered two schools in Oconee County during the summer break and stole more than $16,000 worth of mostly computer equipment, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.The thefts occurred...
View ArticleWork on R.E.M. steeple restoration at temporary standstill
The local nonprofit organization that acquired “the R.E.M. steeple” two years ago has stabilized the structure, done extensive interior repair and renovation and added a new roof, and is now suspending...
View ArticleSunday bus service starts this weekend in Athens with free rides
This weekend, for the first time in its 37-year history, Athens Transit will offer bus service on Sunday — and it’s free.In fact, the Sunday service — offered on eight of Athens Transit’s 15 regular...
View ArticleRegents approve plan to give retirees cash to buy own health insurance
The state Board of Regents has approved a plan to switch University System of Georgia retirees over to private plans for Medicare co-insurance.The new system could actually save money for most...
View ArticleUGA gears up for first preseason scrimmage
It will be good against good at Georgia’s first preseason scrimmage on Friday.That’s the way coach Mark Richt now likes to see it with his top offensive unit go up against his top defensive unit in the...
View ArticleVideo: Jefferson coach Ben Hall discusses scrimmage against West Hall
JEFFERSON | Jefferson topped visiting West Hall 35-7 in a scrimmage on Thursday. Darrian Hill and Colby Wood scored first quarter touchdowns. Brandon Ferrell and Lane Sorrow scored in the third...
View ArticleGBI seizes Nicholson documents in probe of alleged misuse of SPLOST funds
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation virtually closed down the City Hall of Nicholson Wednesday for about six hours as it searched for documents pertaining to allegations of misappropriations of tax...
View ArticleHilsman's Hughes teaches compassion, responsibility along with science
When Audrey Hughes started teaching in Clarke County three years ago, she had to beg the first seven students to get involved in the Hilsman Middle School Science & Energy Team and its Trash Hunger...
View ArticleInjured Athens cyclist lawsuit settled for $850,000
A lawsuit filed by an Athens pastry chef who last year was run over by a car while riding her bicycle to work recently settled out of court for $850,000.The lawsuit, which was filed by Melinda Lambert...
View ArticleFormer Athens-Clarke commissioner Doug Lowry running for mayor of Winterville
Former Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Doug Lowry, who contemplated a run for Athens-Clarke mayor in 2010, is now one of three candidates who indicated they will be seeking the mayoral post in the...
View ArticleLawrenceville man charged with molesting child in Jackson County
Lawrenceville man charged with molesting child in Jackson CountyA Gwinnett County man remained in the Jackson County Detention Center on Thursday without bond on charges that he molested a 5-year-old...
View ArticleUniversity System of Georgia to hire scholarship fundraiser
ATLANTA | More than 80 percent of Georgia public-college students rely on financial aid, prompting the University System of Georgia to decide Wednesday to hire a specialist to raise funds for...
View ArticleSchool board adopts concussion policy
The Clarke County Board of Education is set to adopt a new policy on concussion management at the board’s monthly meeting.But the new policy won’t really change how the school district handles...
View ArticlePolice offer reward for info on bomb threat at Athens school
Authorities fail to see the humor in a prank bomb threat that on Wednesday prompted a lock down at Barrow Elementary School.To help catch the prankster, authorities recently offered a reward of up to...
View ArticleAlternative transportation advocates ask Athens-Clarke officials for better...
Local alternative transportation advocates are asking Athens-Clarke County’s mayor and commission to consider how implementation of the Complete Streets policy, designed to accommodate the needs of...
View ArticleThe Oglethorpe County boys head to Young Harris College
LEXINGTON | Evan Meyer called the number on his cell phone, the same one he always did, when the mud was too deep for his truck’s tires to move forward or backward. It was 1:30 a.m. and Evan was 40...
View ArticleVideo: UGA freshman WR Michael Chigbu
Click below to hear UGA freshman WR Michael Chigbu...
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