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Watkinsville native serves with the next generation of Naval Aviation Warfighters
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS—Ensign Jay Hamil, a native of Watkinsville, is serving in the U.S. Navy, where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Hamil, a 2019 graduate of North Oconee High School, joined the Navy one year ago. Hamil also earned a bachelor’s...
ESP builds community with Friend Friday
Friend Friday is a heartwarming tradition that ESP puts on several times throughout the summer for families of children with special needs to experience the joy and camaraderie of ESP Summer Camp. During a June event around 9 a.m., a large crowd of enthusiastic ESP volunteers greeted each camper with...
New townhouse development announced for Watkinsville
A project to build 21 new townhouses at the Wire Park development in Watkinsville was announced recently by Monte Hewett, a general contractor in Atlanta, and Blue Point Construction Southeast of Atlanta. Hewett announced it had purchased property for the townhouses for $11.5 million and construction on the two-story townhouses...
Local Banker Earns Banking School Diploma
Shea Campbell with First National Bank in Bainbridge has graduated from the Georgia Banking School. The graduation ceremony took place May 3 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, GA. During the three-year program, graduates complete an annual one-week residence session at the University of Georgia in Athens and […] The post Local Banker Earns Banking School Diploma appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Georgia Court of Appeals denies DA's motion to dismiss Athens man's complaint
The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied an appeal by Western Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzales who sought to dismiss a suit filed in 2023 that alleged she was not complying with state law in regards to carrying out her responsibilities as an elected prosecutor. The decision was released Monday.
The Plant Center: A nexus for plant research at UGA
The University of Georgia Plant Center is a collection of faculty and scientists from across multiple campuses who share common interests in plant science. From basic science in plant biology and genomics to highly applied projects in genetics and plant breeding, researchers run the gamut of plant-based research. More than...
ACC Publishes List of Short-Term Rentals Protected by Sunset Clause
Short-term rental owners in Athens-Clarke County can see if their properties have been identified as legal non-conforming rentals under a new ordinance. In February, the Athens-Clarke County Government regulations for short-term rentals. STRs are properties rented out for less than 31 days at a time, often on sites like VRBO and Airbnb.
Getting to the roots of climate solutions
As responses to climate change move toward adaptive solutions, plant genetics research faculty at the University of Georgia are seeking plant-based solutions. Some of these colleagues – from across campus, within and beyond the Franklin College – conduct studies at the cellular level, while others investigate plants as whole organisms. Still others are exploring how epigenetics shape entire ecosystems. And while a number of UGA geneticists prioritize fundamental discovery, others are partnering with breeders or with industry to bring new crops and plant-based products to market:
Nick Ammirati joins Bulldog coaching staff
ATHENS, Ga. – Nick Ammirati has joined the Bulldog coaching staff, University of Georgia’s Ike Cousins head baseball coach Wes Johnson announced Tuesday. Ammirati (am-uh-RAH-tee), comes to Georgia after spending the past three seasons as an assistant at the University of Kentucky on Nick Mingione’s staff. The Wildcats made their first College World Series in 2024, finished with a school record 46-15 mark, and claimed the program’s second-ever SEC title after going 22-8 in league play.
Georgia football QB Carson Beck on SEC championship loss to Alabama: 'It eats me alive'
Carson Beck owns a sparkling record as Georgia football starting quarterback with just one blemish on the docket. It came on the first Saturday last December and sticks with him seven months later. So when Beck met with reporters on day one of the Manning Passing Academy in Thibodaux, La.,...
University of Georgia ranks high in Princeton Review
The University of Georgia has received strong rankings from the Princeton Review, known for their standardized test preparation and admission advisement programs. According to the Princeton Review’s press release, the rankings are based on more than 40 data points that cover academics, affordability and career outcomes of graduates. In...
U-20 USWYNT roster for July training camp highlighted by rising NWSL talent
CHICAGO – U.S. Under-20 Women’s Youth National Team head coach Tracey Kevins has named a 24-player roster for the team’s training camp in Athens, Georgia, that will include two international matches against Mexico. The camp will take place from July 8-16. This will be the final training camp for the U.S. U-20s before Kevins chooses a 21-player roster to represent the USA at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup which will be held from Aug. 31-September 22 in four venues in Colombia.
MPD assistant chief Shawn Jones still voting in Georgia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young spoke to hundreds of Memphis Police Department officers in January shortly after his inauguration. The nearly hour and a half long recording obtained by ABC24 had a variety of topics covered during the conversation, but one officer asked a particular question. Are now-interim...
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