Athens-Clarke County Early Voting Progress: Over 3,000 Ballots Cast
Over 3,000 voters have participated in Athens-Clarke County’s General Primary. Early voting ends May 15th.
May 8, 2026
Over 3,000 voters have participated in Athens-Clarke County’s General Primary. Early voting ends May 15th.
Mayor Girtz’s proposed budget for Athens-Clarke County is $377.3M, focusing on public safety and employee pay raises.
Mexican artist Beto Cacao hosts a book launch on May 5th at Pinewoods Library, part of a Cinco de Mayo festival.
Edward Tolley, an Athens lawyer, is running for the District 7 Commissioner seat, addressing unsafe roads and more.
Every creative person sees the world uniquely. Emma Auer explores Athens’ creative scene in “Inspired by Athens.”
Dr. Jessica Leigh Maddox, Associate Professor of Media Studies, is named editor of the new journal Creator & Influencer Studies.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp won’t call a special session to redraw congressional maps for 2026, citing a Supreme Court decision.
More than 184,000 voters participated in Georgia’s early voting, with Democrats leading Republicans by 14,405 votes.
UGA Police warn of prescription thefts from unlocked Morris Hall rooms, urging residents to secure their doors.
Wildfires persist in Georgia despite recent rains. Governor Kemp remains hopeful as 55,000 acres burn, urging caution.
WUGA’s student journalists play a key role in delivering quality journalism to Northeast Georgia, informing and entertaining.
Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in March, with record highs in labor force and employment numbers.
