University of Georgia

Justice Norman Fletcher served as Georgia’s Chief Justice from 2001 to 2005. His lifetime achievement award was presented by the Georgia Public Defender Council.

The University of Georgia’s Parents Leadership Council raised a record $1.5 million for student programs in the 2025-26 academic year.

After a national search the University of Georgia has named one of their own, Stacy Jones, the new vice president for public service and outreach.

UGA to get $1.77 billion.

University System extends waiver of SAT/ACT scores at some Georgia schools — UGA enrollment grows as statewide college enrollment dips — brewers' union accuses Athens brewery of union busting — Kemp signs ag bills

In brief: Thornton arrested after single-vehicle accident on Monday — ACC budget hearings begin — Senate committee advances bill denying some gender-affirming care — lawmakers unveil mental health bill — Black, rural communities at greater risk of heart disease

In brief: ACC commissioners to hear results of study on deputies' pay — UGA announces spring commencement speakers — Clarke courthouse closed after bedbug infestation — NCAA appeals athlete pay decision

In brief: Economists predict economic growth for Athens and Georgia — Georgia House passes midyear budget — changes could be coming to the state's runoff election laws — UGA women's hoops falls to #3 LSU, men to face A&M on Saturday.

In brief: Clarke BOE meets tonight for work session — state lawmakers sign on to tax givebacks, aid for school districts — UGA VP for Student Affairs to retire — egg producers say their costs are rising — Hawks win, UGA men's BB falls to Auburn, women to face LSU

Oba Samaye is a HOPE Scholarship student at UGA and a first-generation college student.