Opioid use may weaken immune systems, leaving patients more vulnerable to infection, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Representatives from the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department answered questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the county.

The University of Georgia saw a 12.8% increase in early action applications for fall 2026, receiving a total of more than 34,000 student applications.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating why a car crashed into Kroger on Alps Road on Tuesday shortly before 11 am.

Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night has returned to Athens, bringing back the interactive sound sculpture event that originated in New York.

On November 29, 2025. The department received a call regarding around 70 packages that had been left on the sidewalk.

Dr. Scott Carver of the Odum School of Ecology is investigating how wombats, a marsupial from Australia, communicate with each other.

Blount’s campaign will center on raising literacy and math achievement in early grades, providing support for students who fall through the cracks, and rebuilding trust between the Board and District leadership.

The Athens-Area Homeless Shelter, which serves families facing homelessness, has announced that it will move its operations to a larger location.

According to UGA a total of 127 comments were received. 84 comments were opposed to the project and 34 were in favor, with 9 other comments.