Another injury for UGA D-line: DaQuan Hawkins may miss rest of spring
Tracy Rocker’s defensive line group continues to get smaller, but it certainly isn’t making the Bulldogs’ third-year Georgia assistant coach take it any easier on his guys.Even with sophomore DaQuan...
View ArticleDump truck overturns in Oconee, injuries reported
A dump truck overturned on Mars Hill Road at Cliff Dawson Road in Oconee County early Tuesday evening, causing some unspecified injuries, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Flipped dump truck blocks Mars Hill Road
A flipped dump truck blocked Mars Hill Road near Cliff Dawson Road Tuesday. See photos here.
View ArticleUGA has satellite camp 'plan ready to kick in' if SEC coaches hit road
If SEC football coaches join the likes of Jim Harbaugh and Urban Meyer by venturing out to satellite camps of their own, Georgia’s Kirby Smart will be in position to make a move.“We’ve looked into it...
View ArticleThe Steel Wheels bringing rootsy sound to The Foundry
The Steel Wheels, whose name harks back to a time when life was simpler and the steel wheels of a train were the only thing traveling through towns, plays roots Americana music.The four-piece band...
View ArticleCompleted Madison County Jail addition opened Tuesday
The new 32-bed cell block addition to the Madison County Jail was opened for a public tour on Tuesday, but by Wednesday, officials expect the cell pods to be filled with the inmates that the county is...
View ArticleCommissioners OK site for new westside Athens fire station
Athens-Clarke County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to spend $450,000 in sales tax funds on the site for a new fire station to replace the aging westside fire station at 3500 Atlanta...
View ArticleNorth Georgia Drug Task force raids Franklin County shop, seizing guns, drugs
Law enforcement officers raided a shop in Franklin County Tuesday, seizing guns, drugs and arresting a suspect who six months ago was charged with similar offenses.The raid by the Franklin County...
View ArticleSpecial Olympics brings youngsters to Clarke Central field Wednesday
After nearly 50 years, Special Olympics appeared to be as strong as ever Wednesday as some 180 Clarke County school children descended on the Clarke Central High School football field for a day of...
View ArticleClarke County forum on school discipline, attendance Thursday night
People will get a chance to tell Clarke County’s school board their opinions about school discipline and attendance issues Thursday night at a special meeting.The school board brought in Joe Whorton,...
View ArticleSchool board candidates speak at Federation of Neighborhoods forum
Recent serious headlines regarding the Clarke County School District framed a Federation of Neighborhoods forum this week at which candidates for the four Clarke County Board of Education seats up for...
View ArticleState science fair held in Athens sends students to national fair
The 68th Georgia Science and Engineering Fair, held in Athens last weekend, sent several students to the national competition. One student was chosen to win an all-expenses paid trip to the Intel...
View ArticleGeoffrey Walton named director of admission at Athens Academy
Former Middle School Dean of Students Geoffrey Walton is the new director of admission for Athens Academy following a national search. Head of School John Thorsen made the official announcement to...
View ArticlePrep roundup (April 5): Apalachee tennis downs Clarke Central and more...
At Bishop Park, Apalachee’s boys tennis team defeated Clarke Central 4-1 Tuesday to close out its Region 8-AAAAA schedule with a perfect 10-0 record. The Wildcats are 13-2 overall and will be the top...
View ArticleOnlineAthens all area boys high school basketball team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: KAMAR BALDWIN, APALACHEEThe 6-foot-2 Baldwin, who last November signed with Butler, was twice named Region 8-AAAAA Player of the Year and has been an All-State performer since his...
View ArticleFormer UGA golfers: Masters round 1 pairings & tee times
Group No. 11Vijay Singh, Hideki Matsuyama, Chris Kirk10:21 a.m.12Kevin Na, Harris English, Andy Sullivan 10:32 a.m. 15Kevin Kisner, Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott11:05 a.m. 23Ian Poulter, Bubba Watson,...
View ArticleKevin Kisner hopes practice rounds, tips pay off
AUGUSTA | On the verge of his first Masters Tournament, Kevin Kisner has managed to remain comfortable.It helps that the former University of Georgia All-American grew up a little more than 20 miles...
View ArticleAthens cookbook author Rebecca Lang returns to roots with vegetable recipes
Athens food writer Rebecca Lang is returning to dinner plate basics with her latest cookbook.With a nod to her roots as a native of the south Georgia farmlands, Lang, a Southern Living contributing...
View Article5 things to do in Athens this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend?Click here for 5 things to do in Athens.
View ArticleSalvation Army 100 Year Anniversary
The Salvation Army of Athens celebrated its 100 year anniversary at a luncheon at the Classic Center on Wednesday.Click here to view photos from the luncheon.
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