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4-Star in-State Linebacker Flips Commitment From Auburn to Georgia

Sports · Athens

4-Star in-State Linebacker Flips Commitment From Auburn to Georgia

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Auburn football’s 2026 recruiting class took another hit on Sunday, losing its second four-star linebacker commit in two weeks.See the Story

Most Gifted Students Feel Supported, but One in Three Feel Stigmatized

Education · Athens

Most Gifted Students Feel Supported, but One in Three Feel Stigmatized

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Gifted students are often placed in separate classes under different expectations. And while some experience school just like any other kid, a recent study from the University of Georgia found some gifted students face challenges their peers don't. The study is published in the journal Psychology in the Schools.See the Story

Asa Newell - Georgia Bulldogs Forward

Sports · Athens

Asa Newell - Georgia Bulldogs Forward

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View the profile of Georgia Bulldogs Forward Asa Newell on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.See the Story

Child enticement charge against Athens man dismissed

By Joe JohnsonThe case of an Athens man who was arrested for allegedly trying to lure a 7-year-old girl into his car for sex has been dismissed for lack of witnesses and evidence.According to a June 10th court filing, a key witness against 61-year-old Bartehqua Nimely has died and the alleged victim’s family has been uncooperative with investigators.Nimely was arrested in September 2023, and in November 2024 a Clarke County grand jury indicted h…Athens, Georgia · Athens Read Article

UCLA Announces 2025 Women's Soccer Schedule

Reigning Big Ten Tournament champions open the season on Aug. 14 at Georgia.Soccer · Athens Read Article

Athens hospital rocked by pair of drug scandals

By Joe Johnson The recent overdosing by a security guard while on duty marked the second drug scandal within a month for Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.According to police, the nightshift public safety lieutenant overdosed early the morning of June 12th in the hospital’s HR building, apparently on drugs that had been confiscated a week earlier from an emergency room patient but were never given to police.According to a police incident r…Athens, Georgia · Athens Read Article

Kirby Smart faces intense competition as SEC rivals challenge Georgia for five-star Tyler Atkinson

The Rising Pressure on Kirby Smart In the fiercely competitive landscape of college football recruiting, few names resonate as powerfully as that of Tyler Atkinson. The five-star linebacker, a prodigious talent, was once viewed as a near-lock for the University of Georgia. His ties to the Bulldogs run deep—having spent countless hours on UGA’s campus, he has been a fixture in Athens long before he even had a driver’s license. Yet, as the recruit…SEC · Athens Read Article

Judge Upholds Jackson County's Denial of Rock Quarry Rezoning

A judge has denied a giant mining company’s request to overturn the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ denial of a rezoning request that would have allowed a granite quarry in southern Jackson County near the community of Center. The nearly 900-acre tract just off U.S. Highway 441, now mainly forested with some wetlands, borders the North Oconee River, Athens-Clarke County’s primary drinking water source, and is near Athens-Clarke County’s S…Athens, Georgia · Athens Read Article

Dade County Football Team Attends Camp at University of Georgia - Discover Dade

The Dade County High School football team traveled to the University of Georgia last week to participate in the Bulldogs’ annual football camp, hosted by head coach Kirby Smart and his staff. The camp brought together high school teams from across the region for a full day of training and competition. Dade County’s Wolverines had the opportunity to develop their skills, run through collegiate-level drills, and compete against top-tier programs f…Hamilton Bulldogs · Athens Read Article

Georgia's Sanford Stadium Ranked in Toughest Places to Play in New EA Video Game

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The Georgia Bulldogs' Sanford Stadium has been ranked as one of the toughest places to play in the new EA Sports college football video game.Sports · Athens Read Article

ACCPD Blotter: stolen firearm and cars

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In this past weekend, at least two cars were stolen and a firearm was stolen out of another car.Athens, Georgia · Athens Read Article

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