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Athens paving the way for 211 Mile Georgia Hi-Lo Trail
It is no secret that traveling throughout the state of Georgia predominantly requires the use of highways and cars. In 2019, Mary Charles Howard, founder and local cyclist, sought to change that with the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Initiative. Howard noted the success of Athens’ Firefly Trail, which spans 39 miles...
Clarke Central rallies back from large halftime deficit, defeats Oconee County by one
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty, were in attendance for Week 2 of Friday Night Lights as Clarke Central rallied back from a 21-point halftime deficit to beat Oconee County 37-36. Kemp was honored as a Gladiator Great and got to do the coin toss. He was part of the 1979 Clarke Central state championship football team, and his wife happened to be a cheerleader there just a grade or so younger. ...
ACC Animal Shelter desperately needs community help as the shelter reaches capacity
Ready to pick up a dog today? Athens-Clarke County Animal Services "desperately" need fosters as the shelter reaching extreme overcapacity. Currently, 13 dogs are beings housed in crates. The shelter is urgently seeking foster homes to alleviate the overcrowding and provide better care for the animals. ...
Dozens of Griffin residents ordered out of their homes immediately by city officials
GRIFFIN, Ga. - A Griffin city inspector ordered more than three dozen families at the Ava Park Apartment Complex to leave their homes immediately. An inspection on Thursday revealed critical safety issues, including rat infestations, structural issues, mold, and other hazards, residents said. In a letter to the residents from...
Watch A.J. Green's legendary high school highlights
Georgia Bulldogs legend A.J. Green is one of the best wide receivers in school history. Green arrived at Georgia in 2008 as an athletic and lengthy superstar out of Summerville, South Carolina. Green excelled in football and basketball at Summerville High School. He certainly earned his five-star recruiting ranking. Green’s...
“I cannot not think about home:” Assamese-Athenian poet discusses his acclaimed work
Abhijit Sarmah is pursuing a PhD in English from the University of Georgia. This marks the second year Sarmah has been a finalist for the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship awarded by the Poetry Foundation. He is currently authoring a hybrid memoir and poetry collection, and he...
Go-to guide for tailgating in Athens, make the most of gameday
From the traditional on-campus spots buzzing with school spirit to the convenient off-campus locations that offer added amenities, tailgating at the University of Georgia offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned tailgater or new to the tradition, here are the best places, rules to know and activities for UGA...
University of Georgia to build new freshman dorm
The University of Georgia will break ground on a 125,000 square foot new freshman dorm in late September, according to a University System of Georgia report. The dorm building, currently called building 2266, will be able to house 565 students, helping to accommodate for increased housing needs following recent enrollment increases. UGA’s first-year class increased from less than 5,500 students in fall 2019 to more than 6,175 students this fall 2024, according to a statement from UGA.
Family reflects on original Deorio’s location, reacts to new business opening
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new restaurant bearing the name of a iconic Columbus pizzeria opened in early August. The original Deorio’s Pizza served customers for more than 50 years before closing in 2017. Now, a new Deorio’s is open in Midtown. However, family representing the longtime owner of the original location were upset to learn of the new restaurant this summer.
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