Holiday Budgets Vary Widely: Palo Alto Tops, Athens on Modest Side
As holiday sales soar past $1 trillion, WalletHub suggests spending limits for cities. Athens averages $1,000 budget.
November 26, 2025
As holiday sales soar past $1 trillion, WalletHub suggests spending limits for cities. Athens averages $1,000 budget.
Turkeypalooza brings Thanksgiving meals to those in need, with 300 volunteers prepping 100 meals and 200 grocery bags.
Judge dismisses Georgia election case against Trump; prosecutor declines charges, ending legal pursuit over 2020.
A local nonprofit in Northeast Georgia ensures vulnerable adults feel valued by collecting Christmas gifts for them.
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services seeks fosters for Thanksgiving. Join “Couch Crashers” to help shelter pets!
Bigger Vision of Athens stops day services on Thanksgiving to let staff enjoy the holiday. Overnight services remain.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy opens 2026-2027 enrollment for rising 9th-11th graders in Barrow County Schools.
Research shows limited access to preventive healthcare in rural Georgia, with immigrants facing greater challenges.
Athens Mayoral candidate LaKeisha Gantt hosted a listening session, addressing mental health and housing concerns.
UGA ranks No. 1 in short-term study abroad programs, sending over 3,000 students abroad last year, per 2025 report.
Early voting has started for the Dec. 9 special election in Georgia’s House District 121. Voter info available online.
Senator Warnock warns of health insurance hikes, urging Congress to extend ACA premium tax credits beyond 2026.
