Historic Athens Hosts First Official Juneteenth Celebration & Festival
Historic Athens will host its first Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, featuring a parade, music, and community events.
May 28, 2026
Historic Athens will host its first Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, featuring a parade, music, and community events.
Athens Area Diaper Bank receives $200,000 for expansion, boosting diaper access and service capacity for families.
Pam Knox retires from UGA as director of the Weather Network, noting climate changes and advising preparedness.
Youth from military families face challenges, but UGA research highlights the importance of parental and peer support.
The Congressional Black Caucus urges major U.S. corporations to oppose GOP redistricting that threatens Black political power.
Millions of Georgians voted in the May 19th election, with key races advancing to runoffs, including for governor.
Mark Clegg explores football’s role in desegregating Athens schools in his book, sparking student interest today.
Athens-Clarke County sanitation workers used trash to extinguish a truck fire caused by improperly discarded batteries.
The University of Georgia Athletic Board approved a $239.1M budget for 2027, marking an 8.2% increase from 2026.
Drought persists in Georgia, but rain this weekend may bring relief. Fires are 90% contained, but caution is urged.
Athens-Clarke County discusses funding new Judicial Center; site choice at 120 W. Dougherty aids cost savings.
Georgia’s labor force reaches a record high of nearly 5.5 million, with a 3.5% unemployment rate, below the national rate.
