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10/31/2025

The assailant of a University of Georgia student who was arrested at a downtown Athens bar last week has been released from jail. Crowd-sourced funding pages started in the two parties’ names have popped up to raise money.

The assailant of a University of Georgia student who was arrested at a downtown Athens bar last week has been released from jail.

10/31/2025

An Athens mayoral debate will take place next Saturday. The debate is being organized by the podcast ATHChat, hosted by Drew Abney and Russell Edwards.

10/31/2025

The Athens Clark County Police Department is seeking help from the community to identify the victim involved in a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of US Highway 29 and Highway 17.

10/31/2025

Kate’s Club will be holding their 2025 Memory Walk on Sunday, November 9th.

Kate’s Club is a nonprofit that supports children and teens that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver.

Kate’s Club is a nonprofit that supports children and teens that have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver.

10/30/2025

Not long after the news of Georgia representative Marcus Wiedower’s resignation, a new candidate has announced that they will be running for his seat...

10/29/2025

A committee of Athens-Clarke County officials met Tuesday to review ordinances related to people and objects blocking sidewalks and other public areas.

10/28/2025

For five years, a neighborhood in East Athens has organized a November food drive. The recipient—a local emergency food bank. This year, they hope to meet a lofty goal. The donations have already started piling in.

For five years, a neighborhood in East Athens has organized a November food drive. The recipient—a local emergency food bank.

10/28/2025

State Representative Marcus Wiedower has announced that he will step down from his role. Wiedower, a Republican, has represented Oconee and Clarke Counties in the state legislature since 2019.

10/27/2025

Behind the scenes of several notable changes in Athens-Clarke County—such as the implementation of bilingual ballots--is a diligent community advocate.

10/22/2025

Changes to a federal food assistance program will be implemented in November. Local food banks expect that more people will need their services in the coming weeks.

10/22/2025

Early voting has started for the Public Service Commission—the statewide entity that regulates for-profit energy companies. In Athens, grassroots organizers are preparing to get out the vote.

10/21/2025

In it's 7th year, Porchfest was bigger than ever! 260 bands played across 7 historic neighborhoods throughout Athens for Porchfest 2025.