UGA 75, Tech 61: Three things to know
Georgia picked up its second straight victory when the Bulldogs (5-3) took down in state rival Georgia Tech (7-3) 75-61 on Saturday. J.J. Frazier scored 35 points, two short of his career-high, and...
View ArticleOconee Hill Cemetery as nature preserve
Editor’s Note: A feature focused on the Oconee Hill Cemetery, located just off the University of Georgia campus and placed on the National Register of Historic Places, will run every other Sunday in...
View ArticleTesting helps assure healthy well water after wet weather
Much of Georgia was much wetter than normal during November 2015, and with all that rain there’s a chance some runoff may have contaminated private wells around the state.For families who have seen...
View ArticleKissing bugs have been in Georgia for thousands of years and pose little risk
Over the last few weeks, many Georgians have focused their attention on the media-hyped coverage of the kissing bug. Much of the sensationalism and worry surrounding this insect boogieman is...
View ArticleSingle mom gets help after leaving abusive relationship
Joyce, a single mom, attempting to start a new life for herself and her children away from an abusive partner, needed help with her bills.After leaving an abusive relationship, Joyce found a new home...
View ArticleAthens police taking hard line against gangs; gang task force formed and...
Athens-Clarke County Police Chief Scott Freeman is making good on his vow to crack down on illegal gang activity after the death three weeks ago of an innocent bystander caught in a gang shootout.He...
View ArticleGymdogs 2015 Sneak Peek
The GymDogs invited all of their fans to come see a fun preview of the upcoming season.Click here to view photos from the event.
View Article2015 Classic City Shootout
2015 Classic City Shootout took place this weekend featuring Athens Christian, Cedar Shoals, Clarke Central, Newton County, Tucker, Forest Park, South Gwinnett, and Berkmar.Click here to view photos...
View ArticleUGA RB Brendan Douglas could miss bowl game due to injury
Georgia junior running back Brendan Douglas did not practice on Sunday during the open periods for the media and a teammate said afterwards he “probably is not going to” play in the TaxSlayer...
View ArticleTransfer of Faton Bauta to Colorado State a reunion
Georgia has two practices to go on campus before bowl preparations shift to Jacksonville next week.The quarterback who started for the Bulldogs on the team’s last trip there on Oct. 31 is back together...
View ArticleUGA bowl practices 'some of the most competitive' of season
Georgia hasn’t let up in bowl practices with a skeleton staff after head coach Mark Richt, coordinators Brian Schottenheimer and Jeremy Pruitt and inside linebackers coach Mike Ekeler departed,...
View ArticlePhotos: Miss Universe mistake crowns Colombia before Philippines
Click here to view photos from the pageant.Read the story: Miss Universe mistake crowns Colombia before Philippines
View ArticleEmergency training exercise today at UGA dorms on Baxter
It's just a drill. The University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County police, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, the ACC fire department, National EMS and the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness are...
View ArticleJ.J. Frazier named SEC Player of the Week after scoring 35 against Georgia Tech
J.J. Frazier scored 35 points against Georgia Tech on Saturday, the second Bulldogs player to notch 35 points in a game this season ( Kenny Gaines against Murray State). On Monday, Frazier was named...
View ArticleHarmful bacteria can survive in sandwich crackers, cookies for months, UGA...
Researchers at the University of Georgia found that pathogens, like salmonella, can survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. The recent study was prompted by an increased number of...
View ArticlePhotos: Police, fire and EMS training exercise on UGA campus
Police, fire and EMS officials participated in a training exercise in Russell Hall and Brumby Hall on Monday. The exercise emphasized coordintion between several agencies during an active shooter...
View ArticleDeputies say Comer man accidentally shot himself in arm
A Comer man accidentally shot himself in the arm last week at his home, according to a Madison County Sheriff’s report.The 71-year-old man told officers he went to get his .38-caliber pistol when the...
View ArticleAthens lunch spot Lumpkin Cafe in Five Points shuts down
Lumpkin Cafe is closed.The lunch spot in Five Points on Lumpkin Street served its final plates last weekend.On Saturday the following was posted on its Facebook page: “This will be the last day of the...
View ArticleJefferson pair charged with possession of meth after chase in Madison County
A Jefferson man was slapped with more than a dozen charges following a pursuit from a license checkpoint Sunday in Madison County ending in a two-car collision.James Daniel Sanders, 45, and his...
View ArticleRecently retired bulldog mascot Uga IX dies
Rest in peace “Russ.”The bulldog who served as Uga IX until retiring from his mascot sideline duties before the 2015 season died Monday morning at age 11.Russ’s final appearance at Sanford Stadium was...
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