Local News
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Andre Carthens is charged with murder and aggravated assault. A co-defendant, Antion Parks, entered a similar plea in March.
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Passenger air lines are again considering servicing the Athens area within the next two years, but that more parking spaces for customers would be necessary to make the expansion work.
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USG Board of Regents voted to increase tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 school year at all schoolsThe University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents voted Tuesday to increase tuition and fees at every school within the system.
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An Athens man was killed and another injured in a Wednesday night shooting near Georgia Square Mall.
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A draft budget prepared by district staff spends about $4 million more than it is projected to bring in.
NPR News
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Myah Ariel's debut is like a fizzy, angsty mash-up of Bolu Babalola and Kennedy Ryan as the challenges of doing meaningful work in Hollywood threaten two young lovers' romantic reunion.
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Jury selection continues in the trial focused on the former president. Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
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The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy's third-party run, which has the potential to draw votes away from President Biden — who the family is formally endorsing on Thursday.
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The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.
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