Griffin Akers

WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - designed to grant food access to kids - is missing a certain age group. Travis Allen Smith, associate professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Georgia joins us to talk about his research and how the problem can be fixed.

A new report makes recommendations to beef up affordable housing in Athens. Plus, a loophole in a federal program that is hurting kids’ nutrition.

The Clarke County Board of Elections approved changes to several polling and precinct line locations for the March 2024 presidential preference primary in a Tuesday meeting.

A one-year gap in access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children can cause a significant nutritional reduction in 5-year-olds' diets.

The property, which has 9,000 square feet and over 5 acres of land, has become too expensive and difficult to maintain, according to the university.

Georgia men's golf alum Brian Harman achieved a historic victory in the 151st Open Championship, winning his first major with an impressive 13-under final score.

At least 700 Georgia bridges can't handle heavier trucks allowed by a new law, according to state officials.

Traffic lights remain out in some locations — new judicial center could be close to courthouse — First AME to host meeting on downtown redevelopment — heavier trucks too heavy for some bridges — state's jobs report remains rosy — first sea turtle nests hatch

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May.

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart stressed the threat that distractions and complacency pose to his team.