As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the Athens area are planning a mix of concerts, festivals, family activities and fireworks to mark the milestone. From ...

Why are bald eagles called bald? Learn the history of the national emblem and how it recovered from near extinction.

An Oglethorpe County man was killed early Tuesday when his motorcycle crashed on a section of the Athens Perimeter within Oconee County. Oconee County Coroner Ed Carson identified the man as Michael ...

An Athens man was indicted this week by a federal grand jury on numerous gun-running charges that allege he purchased guns in Georgia and sold them to street gang members in Chicago, Illinois. U.S.

Georgia baseball player Daniel Jackson earned the Golden Spikes award for his performance during the 2026 season. The 48th ...

A 20-year-old Athens man was charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a search of his home, where police reported they seized child pornography. Athens-Clarke police ...

Oconee County schools set Meet the Teacher dates for July 30 to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.

There's one spot in the U.S. where you can eat your fill of nuggets and sandwiches. Here's what we know: Where is Chick-fil-A ...

DJ Chief Rocka sound checks before a four-hour set on the rooftop of the Georgia Theatre at the AthFest Music & Arts Festival ...

The Funk Brotherhood performs at the Star Spangled Classic on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Southeast Clarke Park in Athens, Ga.