🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Athens conservation scientist tapped as a 2026 commencement speaker

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🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen 16-year-old Makiya Bailey from Nowhere Road?

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🌱 Patch AM: How big is this weekend’s Georgia–Florida softball showdown in Athens?

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🌱 Patch AM: What really happened outside Bad Moon and inside Sake Mama downtown?

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🌱 Patch AM: What Mayor Girtz says is next for housing, safety, and transit

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🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after man found dead in tent near Hull Road

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5 Ways To Honor Memorial Day In Athens

From a brand partner: Explore thoughtful, accessible ways to observe Memorial Day in your community and beyond.

🌱 Patch AM: How unhealthy is Athens’ air getting from Georgia wildfire smoke?

Spotted on the Athens calendar: 47th Annual Miss Black University of Georgia Pageant

Ex-GA Bulldog Arrested Near Athens Bar Ahead Of NFL Draft: Reports

The NFL Draft hopeful posted a $39 bond after his arrest outside an Athens bar, media reports say.

6 Things To Do In Athens This Spring: Markets, Festivals & Local Events

From a brand partner: Add these community happenings to your calendar in the weeks ahead.

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Athens

From a brand partner: Local leagues and programs across Athens are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

UGA Student Dies After Falling From CT Park Trail

A University of Georgia student was hiking with his sister in a Connecticut state park when he fell from a trail and died, officials say.

4 Charged With Armed Robbery In Athens

Police say they have arrested four people in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated assault in Athens.

Where To Watch Baseball In Athens This Season

From a brand partner: From sports bars to local ballparks, here are a few places around Athens to catch the game this season.

Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Suspect Charged With Murder: Athens Police

The suspected shooter was the long-time best friend of one of the victims, the injured man's mother told 11Alive.

Suspect Arrested In Rape Of UGA Student

Police say a man forced a University of Georgia student behind a building and sexually assaulted her.

Hello, Spring! 10 Things To Do Around Athens

A fresh season brings new reasons to get outside and discover what our community has to offer.

The Cottages at Ridge Pointe Turns 5, Highlights BTR Growth

JCCG celebrates fifth anniversary of inaugural build-to-rent community

Titan Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From North Oconee High School

From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Athens.

CineVantage Joins Coca-Cola® Refreshing Films as Technical Partner for Sound Design and Music Composition

Company will provide sound design and music composition mentorship to emerging filmmakers

Ex-UGA President Dies After 'Brief Illness,' Officials Say

The 77-year-old president emeritus has been recognized for his 16 years of work in leading the University of Georgia.

Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Athens

Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!

Where To Watch The Big Game In Athens

From casual bars to lively breweries, here are a few places to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.

Why Winter's Better In Athens: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks

Plus, get personalized recommendations for quick winter getaways near you!

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Athens

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Mom, Fetus Dead After Crash Kills Dad In Athens

A GA woman, whose husband was killed in a crash, and her 15-week-old fetus have died of their injuries suffered in the wrong-way crash.

2 Dead, Multiple Injured In Fiery Wrong-Way GA Crash

Among those injured was a pregnant woman, whose husband died in the wrong-way crash at the GA-10 Inner Loop, according to a GoFundMe.

Game day’s unsung heroes

Behind the scenes as UGA staff and university partners protect Sanford Stadium and beyond every football Saturday in Athens.

Missing GA Woman Found Dead

A 77-year-old Georgia woman missing for four days has been found dead, police say.

Man In Nazi Uniform Arrested In Attack Of UGA Student: Reports

The woman was attempting to remove the man's swastika armband when he was accused of attacking her outside a bar, media reports say.

GA Family Killed In Fiery I-85 Crash Remembered: 'It Can’t Be True'

Eight family members died Monday when the van they were in was struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 in Jackson County.

8 Family Members Among Those Killed In Fiery Crash On Georgia's I-85: Reports

Eight people died when a tractor-trailer struck a van, which caused a chain reaction crash involving the van and four additional vehicles.

Trucker Charged With 8 Homicide Counts In Fiery Crash On I-85: Update

A tractor-trailer struck the back of a van on I-85, killing eight people, police said. The truck driver faces vehicular homicide charges.

Kris Ward Hints at a Commission Run in District 5

Athens native Kris Ward is signaling that he may enter the 2026 race for the Athens-Clarke County Commission in District 5.

Special Pricing Now Available at The Towns at Wire Park

Up to $104,200 in price reductions available at Watkinsville townhome community

Meteorite That Hit GA House Is 'Older Than Earth'

The McDonough Meteorite traveled faster than the speed of sound when it crashed into a Georgia man's home, rattling the Southeast.

Rev3 Homes Announces Grand Opening of Mill Creek Park in Athens

New townhomes from low to mid $300,000s in Athens-Clarke County

New walkable Watkinsville homes starting from the high $600,000s

Lot Reservations Now Open for Wire Park Single-Family Homes in Watkinsville

Trump Signs Laken Riley Act Into Law

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The GA jogger was killed on UGA's intramural fields a year ago.

Townhome Model Now Open at Wire Park in Watkinsville

New Watkinsville townhomes now selling from the upper $500,000s