Franklin County woman slain; critically wounded son under suspicion
The son of a slain Franklin County woman remained in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital Friday, but he is considered a suspect in the death of his 61-year-old mother, authorities...
View ArticleAthens man pleads guilty to shooting stepfather in eye, receives 20-year...
An Athens man recently pleaded guilty to charges he shot his stepfather in the eye with a flare gun and was handed a 20-year sentence.The stepfather lost sight in the eye that was shot by 32-year-old...
View ArticleMadison County deputies investigating report that sex offender whistled at girl
Madison County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a report that a registered sex offender was seen crouching in a bush and whistling at a young girl.The sex offender, identified as a 34-year-old...
View ArticleHead lice now resistant to drugs - but no big deal
Head lice have developed resistance to common over-the-counter treatments for the little gnawers, scientists reported at a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society.That’s no surprise — but...
View ArticlePublic art planning different for every city, consultant tells Athens audience
“Don’t ask me what I think about Athens yet,” said Philadelphia-based urban designer and public art consultant Todd Bressi as his presentation to a crowd of several dozen people gathered in the...
View ArticleConstruction begins to repair Athens century-old county courthouse
Scaffolding will soon rise up around the outside of the county courthouse.Fences were installed around the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse on Friday, marking the beginning of a $661,800 project to...
View ArticleThieves target yard decor in Watkinsville, Oconee County
Someone is stealing yard decorations from homes in Oconee County.Watkinsville police are investigating thefts from two homes over the past two weeks, while last Saturday the residents of a home in a...
View ArticleAthens Academy reclaims rivalry reputation, off to 2-0 start
This was the statement that Athens Academy wanted to make. “We’ve been talking about it all summer and all spring,” Athens Academy coach Josh Alexander said. “It was something we’d been looking forward...
View ArticleMecole Hardman, Elbert County too much for Cedar Shoals
Cedar Shoals was hoping to win its first football game since 2013 on Friday night. It would have been made much easier if the Jaguars were’t facing the top football prospect in Georgia — Elbert...
View ArticleColby Wood rushes Jefferson past Winder-Barrow
JEFFERSON | Jefferson’s Colby Wood turned in his second impressive performance of the young season Friday night as the Dragons – ranked No. 4 in Class AAA – defeated visiting Winder-Barrow 32-17.Wood...
View Article4H - UGA Block and Bridle Goat Show
Click here to check out more photos from the 4H - UGA Block and Bridle Goat Show in our slideshow.
View ArticleAthens brewers say visitors not necessarily taking advantage of law change
When Georgia lawmakers passed legislation this year that allowed beer makers to sell their concoctions as go-to souvenirs, Athens brewers rejoiced.But that revelry doesn't seem to have extended to the...
View ArticleGeorgia 4-H, CDC, USDA work together to teach children about animal diseases
Georgia 4-H is piloting an educational series aimed at teaching children how to help prevent the spread of animal diseases like swine flu, salmonella, E. coli and rabies.The program, called “Be a...
View ArticleHundreds turn out for 'Zooniversity' at Bear Hollow Zoo
In less than a week, the Bulldogs will once again take control of Athens on Saturdays. But for at least one day, bears, birds, reptiles and amphibians were the stars of the local show. On Saturday at...
View ArticleAvid readers support 4-year-old bookstore
Four years of book sales, live readings and author meet-and-greets feel like success for Avid Bookshop.After the back-to-school rush, Janet Geddis, owner of the shop, said she has seen sales increase...
View ArticleAfter strong camp, UGA has potential with deep TE group
Keith Marshall knows what it’s like to be playing at a position where talent seemingly is in abundance.Marshall and the Bulldogs running back group are considered one of the tops around, but the...
View ArticleLoran Smith: Remembering Dan Magill
One year ago, we were preparing for the funeral of Dan Magill, perhaps the most iconic Bulldog ever. The entire University was in mourning, and so was the state — from Hahira to Tallapoosa, from Rabun...
View ArticlePrep notebook: Commerce revisits basics, rolls to win over Banks County
Commerce coach Michael Brown felt his team under-performed during a scrimmage against Franklin County earlier this month. So the Tigers focused on the basics before their season opener against Banks...
View ArticleWatkinsville church moving closer to decision on fate of 1800s home on its...
Members of Watkinsville’s Memorial Baptist Church could be deciding soon how they will handle the sale of an early 1800s house on their property, a pending sale that has captured the nervous attention...
View ArticleThe next great UGA running back
Nick Chubb, the workhorse running back, readily admits it now,The guy who nearly singlehandedly carried the Georgia offense on his broad shoulders when his team needed him the most last year sure felt...
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