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.

Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.

The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."

Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.