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Northeast Georgia twin foals born on Memorial Day strong enough to come home
COLBERT, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The day-to-day looks different now for Melissa Jarvis and her daughter. “It has been good, busy. Excited to have everybody back home. Adjusting to our lack of sleep from all the bandage changes, and nursings and feedings and medications. It has been very rewarding but also very challenging,” said Jarvis.
New Georgia commit compares Bulldogs' development to Nick Saban's Alabama
Georgia football is used to big recruiting wins, but that doesn't make every commitment Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs snag on the recruiting trail any less of a big deal in Athens.As such, UGA fans should be excited about Jaylan Morgan, a four-star safety from Rockvale, Tennessee.Ranked as the No. 23 safety recruit in the nation as well as the No. 6 player from the state of Tennessee, per the 247Sports Composite, Morgan committed to Georgia over Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State.“The development at Georgia is out of this world,” Morgan told On3 regarding his commitment. “I haven’t seen...
Smart, Swinney named to Dodd Trophy preseason watch list
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and Georgia football coach Kirby Smart were named to the Dodd Trophy preseason watch list on Monday. Managed by Peach Bowl, Inc. and presented by PNC Bank, The Dodd Trophy, college football’s most coveted national coaching award, celebrates the head coach of a team who enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity – the three pillars of legendary coach Bobby Dodd’s coaching philosophy.
‘I’m just thankful it worked out’ | Former UGA golfer wins big at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. — Former University of Georgia golfer David Thompson just won the first PGA Tour major of his career at the 2024 John Deere Classic. Thompson - in his second year on the PGA Tour - shot 28-under 256 over the course of the tournament, good for the lowest score in the history of the John Deere Classic. For winning first place, he earned a prize of $1,440,000.
Brown Completes 3rd Year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Dana Brown, Director of Member Experience, of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, GA.
Georgia Players Announced for SEC Media Days
The list of players headed to SEC Media Days with Kirby Smart have been announced - Carson Beck, Mykel Williams and Malaki Starks. As the offseason progresses and the 2024 college football season inches closer and closer, teams across the SEC have begun setting their sights on the upcoming 2024 season. One of the biggest events of the offseason is SEC Media Days, where coaches and players from every team in the conference field questions about their expectations for the coming year. The schedule for what days coaches of the team will speak was recently announced. Coaches also bring a...
As the gap between Georgia and Florida Football has grown, the game still matters
One date that sticks out on the calendar for the Florida Gators this upcoming 2024 season is November 2nd. That's when the Gators will face their arch-rivals, the Georgia Bulldogs, in what promises to be another intense chapter in one of college football's most storied rivalries. The annual Florida-Georgia game,...
ACC Gov Seeks Input on Mall Area projects: infrastructure, economic development, housing, and more
Spanning almost 200 acres and creating hundreds of affordable housing units, the Mall Area Tax Allocation District is a major redevelopment project in Athens. Now, local officials want residents to suggest what public benefits they would like to see built in the area. As the redevelopment of the Mall Area...
Forecasters: Thunderstorms possible for rest of the week in Athens area; counties under advisory
From Tuesday through Sunday, residents should prepare for a mix of extreme heat and scattered thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible in portions of the area each day, according to data from the National Weather Service. Coverage of storms will generally be maximized during the afternoon and evening hours...
Panhellenic Organizations Help To Combat Food Insecurity On Campus
Hundreds of cans and nonperishable food products line the shelves in a small room in the back corner of the Tate Student Center’s first floor. What people walking through the building might not realize is that inside that tiny room, workers are providing food to hungry University of Georgia students.
Five-star OT names Georgia to his top four, announces commitment date
The Georgia Bulldogs have officially made the final four for the nation’s top offensive tackle recruit. David Sanders Jr. announced late Sunday night via X that the Bulldogs were one of the top four schools remaining in his recruitment, alongside Ohio State, Tennessee, and Nebraska. Sanders also announced that he will make his commitment on August 17th. Sanders is listed at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds, and is the second highest rated overall recruit in the nation according to 247Sports. He currently plays at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023. His...
ACCPD investigates fatal car crash
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that took place on Sunday, July 7 around 2:53 a.m. Responding officers found a Chevrolet pickup truck engulfed in flames after a single-vehicle crash at Herman Street and Vine Street. Due to the circumstances, the identity of the driver and vehicle is yet to be confirmed.
Kirby Smart sends Shane Beamer back to the kids' table with latest recruiting update
It is a border war of sorts down in SEC country, but there is a reason why the Georgia Bulldogs usually have the upper hand over the South Carolina Gamecocks: They just recruit better players. While recruiting is one of Shane Beamer's greatest strengths as a head coach, it is also Kirby Smart's bag, baby. Just look at Smart being able to take what is his and then some in this latest recruiting update.
6-foot-10 offensive tackle commits to Georgia football
The Georgia Bulldogs and offensive line coach Stacy Searels received a late addition on Monday morning to their 2024 lineup. After playing basketball at Overtime Elite in 2023, three-star offensive tackle Jahzare Jackson announced his commitment to join the Bulldogs for football this fall. Jackson averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds per game a season ago for the City Reapers of Overtime Elite. He was previously recruited out of IMG Academy and played alongside Lakers guard Bronny James during his time in OTE. Listed at 6-foot-10 and 340 pounds, Jackson has a massive frame that makes him an exciting project at tackle for the Bulldogs. At that height, he is also the tallest Bulldog football signee in program history. Jackson chose Georgia over Florida and Arkansas. Georgia’s 2024 class was already ranked number one at the conclusion of last cycle prior to the addition of Jackson. He joins four-stars Daniel Calhoun, Michael Uini, Marques Easley, and Nyier Daniels as well as three-star Marcus Harrison as the tackles recruited in that class.
Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Bulldogs are Again Loaded with Talent - Game 1: Clemson vs. Georgia (in Atlanta)
The 2024 Clemson Football season is less than two months away, and the Tigers are ready to get things started. The Tigers ended last year with a 9-4 record, which included a five-game winning streak to close (...)
Rock Lobsters announce 2024-25 inaugural season schedule
The Rock Lobsters season is rapidly approaching and the team has officially announced its matchups for the season. The group will play a total of 56 games spanning from October to April in the brand-new Classic Center Arena. The home schedule includes key matchups such as the opener on Dec....
AUDIO: Houston in the Blind – “Dreams”
Houston in the Blind from Athens, GA, has released a captivating new single titled “Dreams.” The track features crisp guitar twangs and lush acoustics, creating a serene and inviting introduction. The band reflect on life’s storms and the struggle to stay afloat, with themes and production that resonate with replay-inducing qualities. The vocals exude a chilly folk introspection, while pit-pattering percussion escalates into a blissful hook. “Dreams” presents a reminder of love’s complex journeys and showcases a textured expanse with hints of string-laden majesty. Check it out here:
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