Jesse Houle

Athens-Clarke County commissioners vote on allowing members of the firefighters’ union to collectively bargain with the county for wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.

In brief: Firefighters's proposal pushed back another two months — Newton Bridge Rd. development postponed — Athens Land Trust apartments passes — $500,000 approved for youth development — Gov. Kemp vetoes public unversity tuition cap — Dozen sea turtle return to wild — UGA baseball wins — Atlanta Braves win — Atlanta Hawks win

In brief: ACC Commissioner unanimously pass mall redevelopment — state lawmakers okay more oversight for prosecutors — state could give cash to some pregnant women

On Friday, the Athens-Clarke County Mall Redevelopment Committee (MARC) started wrapping up discussion for a 78.4-acre housing and commercial development.

In brief: Committee members question affordable housing provisions — state lawmakers discuss another elections bill — Georgia Power to ask for rate hike — Persinger wins Winder special election

In brief: Commissioners continue discussion of mall redevelopment and homelessness prevention and relief — lawmakers push mental health improvement — Georgia Senators hint at leaner times — UGA men's basketball lost and women's home game tonight — Atlanta Hawks coach fired

Members of the Mall Area Redevelopment Committee had new questions about the proposal.

In brief: New questions arise for mall redevelopment — Courthouse reopening — Georgia Deparment of Human services under fire — moving up primaries reaps economic benefits — Georgia men's basketball heads to Arkansas

The proposed development would make the mall area greener, and provide over 1,000 new housing units.

In brief: ACC commissioners hear plans for mall redevelopment — budget cuts could be coming to GA colleges and universities — HOPE payouts could increase — new Department of Labor head promises changes — Hawks beat Mavs