Athens-Clarke Mayor Proposes $377M Budget, Keeps Millage Rate Steady
Mayor Girtz’s proposed budget for Athens-Clarke County is $377.3M, focusing on public safety and employee pay raises.
May 5, 2026
Mayor Girtz’s proposed budget for Athens-Clarke County is $377.3M, focusing on public safety and employee pay raises.
The Linden Street Bridge in Scranton will close for $6M rehab, detouring vehicles and allowing pedestrian access.
Mexican artist Beto Cacao hosts a book launch on May 5th at Pinewoods Library, part of a Cinco de Mayo festival.
U-M doubled investment in Go Blue Guarantee, awarding $54.9M to 6,387 students in 2025-26, ensuring debt-free grads.
Some USDA researchers may move to Nebraska as the Beltsville center closes, potentially boosting local ag research efforts.
Union Omaha’s new 6,500-seat downtown stadium gets $48M tax-increment financing, aiming for a 2028 completion.
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misconduct.
Quick-thinking Nova Hallett, 4, saved her grandma after a fall in Beaverton, OR, by seeking help and guiding first responders, earning a bravery award nomination.
Nearly three decades after she began drawing, 99-year-old Nita Draut’s art reflects human connection, showing it’s never too late to pursue a passion.
Maine’s new millionaire tax aims for fairness, impacting households earning over $1M as wealth inequality grows.
In an unexpected display of unity, thousands of hockey fans in Buffalo came together to sing the Canadian national anthem after a technical glitch silenced the microphone. This heartwarming event unfolded during a playoff game, offering a rare moment of togetherness in the often divided world of sports. The Crowd
In a remarkable medical feat, doctors in Florida performed a rare procedure to save a baby’s life, delivering him partially at 25 weeks and then placing him back in the womb to continue developing. Facing an Unexpected Challenge Expecting a child brings joy and anticipation, but for Keishera and Greg
