Saturday is Free Comic Book Day
Generations of kids grew up reading about superheroes who had super-human abilities, fighting for truth, justice and the American way. Today, the next generation can jump into the action with Free...
View ArticleAthens Job Fair at the Classic Center
More than 700 people showed up at The Classic Center Friday to apply for over 1,200 job openings from 40 employers.Click here to view photos from the eventful day.
View ArticleState Botanical Garden celebrates at Gardens of the World Ball
There’s an extravagant party to celebrate nature planned for Saturday at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens.The Gardens of the World Ball is a sold-out, black tie affair where the state...
View ArticleOconee deputies undergo emergency response simulation training
Oconee County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Corbin snapped his seatbelt in place and adjusted his seat inside a simulated patrol car for a training course on emergency response situations.“Don’t slam the...
View ArticleUGA students create virtual worlds in class
Lee Shearerlee.shearer@onlineathens.comStudents wandered around in a store, punched with boxing gloves, gave speeches, mixed chemicals and fenced with a rapier in a UGA classroom on Thursday.Nobody...
View ArticleOglethorpe County Meet and Greet
Click here to view photos from the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Candidate Meet and Greet BBQ on Thursday.
View ArticleFilter frontman speaks on anger, Trump and new album
Richard Patrick, Filter frontman, is angry.Filter will stop by Athens on its “Make America Hate Again” tour today at the Georgia Theatre with Orgy, Vampires Everywhere and Death Valley High.Patrick...
View ArticleBand Hello Ocho balances between serious, danceable psych pop
Atlanta band Hello Ocho is bringing its psychedelic rock and pop mixture to Athens today.The band has a show at Go Bar, where it will play music from the new album “In Portuguese.”Chris Yonker, who...
View ArticleOconee County, North Oconee, Athens Academy prepare for state tennis finals
North Oconee, Athens Academy and Oconee County players often train alongside each other, Oconee County coach Derek Hon said. Today, all three schools will compete for state titles at Clayton...
View ArticleWestminster Christian's boys and girls soccer teams bound for state title games
Last season, Westminster Christian’s boys soccer team went to watch the school’s girls team play in the Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association final. This year, both teams get to make the...
View ArticleJackson County blotter
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:MAN SHOOTS OWN LEG: On April 29, Deputy Gerry Griffin was dispatched to Athens Regional Medical Center to check on a man wounded by...
View ArticleOconee County blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:RING MISSING: On May 1, a 73-year-old woman from Gay reported she apparently lost her diamond ring somewhere in the Athens area. She...
View ArticleMadison County blotter
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:BURGLARY: On April 29, Deputy Daniel Martin was dispatched to a home on Sherwood Circle, Danielsville, where a woman reported...
View ArticlePaideia defeats Athens Academy in state tennis finals
PAIDEIA 3, ATHENS ACADEMY 1: For the second day in a row, a Paideia team brought heartbreak to Athens Academy. On Friday evening, the Pythons soccer team eliminated the Spartans from the Class A state...
View ArticleDiamond Dogs lose fifth straight, fall to Ole Miss 7-3
The Diamond Dogs are on the brink of seeing their postseason hopes slip away after Saturday’s 7-3 loss to No. 7 Ole Miss, but the Diamond Dogs were dealt a different kind of blow, too.Senior designated...
View ArticleNorth Oconee wins girls tennis state title
JONESBORO | Once the North Oconee girls tennis team settled down and stopped thinking about playing for a state title Saturday, everything fell right into place. The Titans defeated Marist 3-1 to win...
View ArticleAthens Academy wins girls state track championship
ALBANY | Paced by another record-breaking performance by Anna Marian Block and a first-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles by Katie Phillips, Athens Academy won its first state track title Saturday...
View ArticleOconee Rotary Chicken BBQ
Click here to view photos from the Rotary Club of Oconee County's annual chicken BBQ held at Harris Shoals Park in Watkinsville.
View ArticleNyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby victory
LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Right until the end, they picked at Nyquist. Too slow. Not bred to run the 1 1/4-mile distance.But those who believed in him — none more than trainer Doug O’Neill and owner Paul...
View Article2016 Twilight Criterium weekend
Click here to view photos from the events of the 2016 Twilight Criterium weekend.
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