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Health inspections: 12 Athens area restaurants scored a 'B' or below. The lowest was 78.
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted July 17-July 30. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. Disclaimer: On any...
Knights of Columbus charity raffle for Greene, Putnam & Hancock Counties underway
The Knights of Columbus, Pope John Paul II Council 13808, in Greensboro, kicked off their annual charity raffle on Aug. 1 to support local charities in Greene, Putnam &and Hancock Counties. This marks the 11th year for the charity raffle with over $449,000 raised in support of various charities in the tri-county area. Jimmy Britt Chevrolet/Buick/GMC will once again be the Charity Raffle’s Presenting Sponsor.
GA State School Superintendent: AP African American Studies course would violate state law
After more than a week of upheaval across Georgia related to a decision to cancel the state’s funding and approval for a test-piloted African American Studies Course from the College Board, the state superintendent has shared his reasoning for the program’s rejection.
Georgia Milestones data show improvement in core subjects throughout southwest Georgia
ALBANY – The Georgia Deptartment of Education released the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones Assessment scores recently, and the data show some statewide improvement in end-of-grade testing scores from third- through eighth-grade students. The Georgia Milestones Assessment System provides information about student performance in mastering state content standards in the core content areas of English ...
‘Sustainable future will depend on land’ Conservation group shares 50 years of agriculture and land changes
The Georgia Conservancy environmental organization highlighted the trends and changes to Georgia's agriculture and land at the first meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. As Georgia's population grows and land continues to develop, Georgia Conversancy focuses on whether Georgia can...
Trump sets up head-to-head Harris comparison with rally venue decision
Former President Donald Trump is set to host a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, this week, visiting the same venue Vice President Kamala Harris did on Tuesday, as both campaigns try to make the case Georgia is in their court. The Harris campaign filled Georgia State University’s Convocation Center with more than 10,000 attendees Tuesday night […]
House lawmakers call for sanctions on billionaire former Georgian prime minister
Bipartisan leaders of the Helsinki Commission are calling on the Biden administration to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire former prime minister of Georgia that critics accuse of pulling the strings in Tbilisi’s turn away from Europe and its deepening authoritarian rule. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony...
Struggling with UGA parking and buses? Here's your guide
Navigating parking and buses in college can be tricky, but knowing the rules and schedules can prevent hefty fines and confusion. The University of Georgia offers transit options day and night, but parking is limited. Here is what you need to know. Is there free parking on campus? ...
After bout with bedbugs, Athens-Clarke County Courthouse is now open for business
The Athens-Clarke County Courthouse on East Washington Street partially reopened Wednesday morning, county officials announced. The courthouse was closed for more than a week after bedbugs were found inside. “Although...
Meet JJ Paulsen: The co-founder of Perch, a football parking marketplace
The University of Georgia’s gamedays are notorious for drawing thousands of people into Sanford Stadium each year. “College football fans are some of the most passionate fans in the country and travel hundreds and even thousands of miles to cheer on their team,” Jim Bass said in previous Red and Black coverage.
How police maintain safety as college students set to flood Athens bars and restaurants
As the University of Georgia gears up for the new academic year, so do the Athens' bars and restaurants that are fueled by the student population. Here is how law enforcement keeps underage sales in check. Based on an anonymous survey, 60% of responders said that all or almost all of the...
Georgia football defensive line depth chart
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Jr.)/Gabe Harris (Soph.) Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (Fr.) Christen Miller (R-Soph.) Jamaal Jarrett (R-Fr.)/Xzavier McLeod (R-Fr.) Christen Miller (R-Soph.)/Jordan Hall (Soph.) Jordan Thomas (Fr.)/Nasir Johnson (Fr.) Analysis: Perhaps no position group on the team will be under more scrutiny this fall than the defensive line. The standard for this group...
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