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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Athens Today: From WUGA News

Athens Today: From WUGA News

ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals

Georgia holds first execution in more than four years

East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development

Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial

Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements

ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"

Biden, Trump romp to victory in Georgia primaries

Georgians head to polls for Presidential Preference Primary

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Athens Today: From WUGA News

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ACC commissioners see data on short-term rentals

Georgia holds first execution in more than four years

East side residents show up to oppose possible Green Acres development

Defense attorneys in Riley murder case ask for jury trial

Federal dollars head to Athens for road improvements

ACC Mayor dismisses efforts to recall him as "unserious"

Biden, Trump romp to victory in Georgia primaries

Georgians head to polls for Presidential Preference Primary

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