Local Authors

Athens resident Ezra Schley has launched a Substack blog called My Idea for Athens, which he hopes will present new ideas for improvement to the Athens area.

When the two segregated high schools in Athens merged in 1970, high school football was a key part of civic life in the South. Local historian Mark Clegg takes on this subject in his book The Crimson and Gold: Football and Integration in Athens, Georgia.

Mexican artist and activist Beto Cacao will host a book launch event on Tuesday, May 5th as a part of an all-day Cinco de Mayo festival.

Ireland has captured many writers’ hearts, including that of local author Leara Rhodes. Early this year, she will release her third novel on the experience of Irish immigrants in Georgia.

Author and linguist Lisa Smartt joins us to discuss her book, "Words at the Threshold: What We Say as We're Nearing Death."

This week on Athens News Matters, hear: A back-to-school pandemic update from Dr. Grace Bagwell AdamsLocal service workers' concerns about the end of…

While spending more time at home during the pandemic may seem like a benefit for authors, some are struggling with not having face-to-face interaction…