In this segment from NPR's America in Pursuit series, WUGA's Emma Auer reports on Athens and the Georgia Legislature during Reconstruction.

WUGA’s Havivah Saltz headed downtown last weekend to speak to new and seasoned musicians and find out what it’s like to play Athfest.

Researchers at the University of Georgia say marigolds may offer a new source of plant-based protein as demand for alternative proteins continues to grow.

Athens-Clarke County officials are asking residents to weigh in on proposed trail improvements at Southeast Clarke Park through a public survey open now through July 10.

A federal investigation has resulted in the arrest of 5 people, including a man from Athens, for alleged firearms trafficking.

Women make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead.

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday.

A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.