Athens Today: From WUGA News

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The latest local and state news stories, every weekday afternoon.

  1. 03/26/2024

    ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals

    Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8

    5 min

  2. 03/21/2024

    Georgia holds first execution in more than four years

    Willie James Pye was executed last night — Planning Commission proposal could cause friction with ACC commissioners — state lawmakers pass union bill — Georgia Senators move ahead with vouchers — Sheriff's Office to hold self-defense classes

    6 min

  3. 03/20/2024

    East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development

    Most public comment was against the proposal — Georgia set to hold its first execution in four years tonight — UGA to host Nobel Laureate

    5 min

  4. 03/19/2024

    Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial

    Public defenders representing accused murderer file several motions — ACC could buy new fire trucks — state lawmakers hear testimony on controversial library bill — Avid Bookshop files suit against Gwinnett jail

    7 min

  5. 03/18/2024

    Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements

    $800K in federal money will go towards changes to Hawthorne, Alps, and Oglethorpe — ACC seeks input on future land use — GBI investigates death at Clarke County Jail

    4 min

  6. 03/14/2024

    ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"

    Movement seeks to oust Girtz and three other county officials — second arrest made in fatal shooting of toddler — Warnock urges lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation — State Senate committee advances ban on puberty blockers

    6 min

  7. 03/13/2024

    Biden, Trump romp to victory in Georgia primaries

    Biden picks up 95% of the vote, while Trump gets 84.5% — ACC commissioners talk traffic lights — Athens Tech waives application fees — GA House committee takes up sports betting bill

    5 min

  8. 03/12/2024

    Georgians head to polls for Presidential Preference Primary

    Early voting was light in presidential primary — Nuss appointed Founding Dean of UGA med school — lawmakers look for ways to punish Rivian — tax collections fall

    4 min
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    WUGA | University of Georgia | Community-powered journalism
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    2022 - 2024
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