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Convicted child molester gets probation
A man who had been convicted of molesting children while a police officer in Athens has received probation. Kristin Matthew Ward had that conviction overturned on appeal and instead of being retried he was allowed to plead guilty to second-degree cruelty to children, with a sentence of 10 years on probation.
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Georgia, Gunner Stockton Dealt Blow Before Ranked Game vs. Missouri
Georgia added a key offensive starter to its injury report just two days before Saturday’s matchup against No. 22 Missouri.
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Body camera video reveals aftermath of UGA student’s 8-story fall
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released police body camera footage offers a closer look at the chaotic aftermath and miraculous survival of a 21-year-old University of Georgia student who fell eight stories from an apartment window in September. The incident occurred during a gathering at the Rambler...
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Live scoreboard for first round of Athens-area GHSA football playoffs
It's the postseason. The potential of five more games to play for 10 Athens-area teams hangs in the balance, but which ones will actually play all five? And which will be cut short on the yellow brick road to Mercedes-Benz Stadium? Here are live updates from around the Athens area for the first round of playoffs. Follow along for changes throughout the night. Because of the lack of officials, the Class 4A first round will be played on Saturday, so set a reminder to come back Sunday to see whether your team advanced or was eliminated. First round: Clarke Central football advances, South Effingham eliminated from playoffs High school football in NE Georgia: Complete coverage for the 2026 season Athens-area high school football playoff scores: First round .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Live scoreboard for first round of Athens-area GHSA football playoffs
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Sanford Stadium announces next concert. This country star coming in July
Country music star Morgan Wallen is bringing his Last Time I Checked Tour 2027 to Athens , with two performances scheduled for July 16 and 17. The newly released tour announcement lists Athens among the stops on Wallen's 2027 tour and directs fans to register for presale access at LastTimeICheckedTour.com . The two dates give Georgia fans an opportunity to see Wallen perform in Athens on back-to-back nights next summer. When is Morgan Wallen performing in Athens? Wallen's two Athens concerts are scheduled for: Friday, July 16, 2027 Venue: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Opening acts: Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and Stella Lefty Presale begins: Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. ET View this post on Instagram Saturday, July 17, 2027 Venue: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium Opening acts: Brooks & Dunn, Cole Swindell and Stella Lefty Presale begins: Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. ET How to get presale tickets for Morgan Wallen in Athens Fans can register for presale access through LastTimeICheckedTour.com . The presale schedule is different for each Athens concert. Both presales will be open for registration until Thursday, Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. ET. Morgan Wallen’s Last Time I Checked Tour is coming to Athens
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Blue Ridge Cascade breaks ground on new affordable housing project
Blue Ridge Cascade, an affordable housing developer, broke ground Friday morning on its new affordable housing project in Summit Classic City Heights, Athens. This is Blue Ridge Cascade’s first project in Athens. Summit Classic City Heights will consist of 68 units targeted at adults age 55 and older that make 30%–70% of the median income for Athens-Clarke County (ACC).
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Georgia woman wins new Ford Bronco in lottery draw
Marisol Rodriguez recalled she was at a mechanic's garage on Sept. 30 for an emissions test for her 2007 Dodge Nitro, when she received a surprising email saying she had won a brand new Ford Bronco. “I was actually with my other car and trying to pass an emissions test. It failed,” the 26-year-old Lawrenceville woman said Thursday as she stood next to her polished new red 2026 Ford Bronco, which should pass an emissions test. Find a Book: Meet former UGA stars at Athens book signing event “I called them and said, 'Are you sure this is not a scam?' And they said, ‘No, it’s not a scam. You won the Bronco,” she said. Rodriquez arrived Thursday to receive the new Bronco at the Athens Ford dealership on Atlanta Highway in Athens. Besides a failed emission test that showed her old vehicle needed repairs, she also received the memorable email on her mother’s birthday. “I’ll never forget it,” said the woman, who works for a healthcare clinic in Snellville that mostly helps people without insurance. “I couldn’t believe it, and I still don’t.” At the dealership, she gave interviews and posed for pictures with the news media. “I picked
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Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission discuss possibility of transit fare
Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission discuss possibility of transit fare. The possibility of introducing a fare to ride the public transit was discussed by the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission as part of their monthly work session Tuesday. In a discussion led by ACC transit director Victor Pope, the M&C...
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Every minute counts: National EMS faces scrutiny over ambulance response times in Athens
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the contracted for-profit 911 emergency ambulance provider for Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties, has recently drawn criticism from public officials over response times and call prioritization. The Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Mayor and Commission meeting in September showcased the twice-yearly report on the performance of emergency medical...
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How to watch the Missouri at Georgia football game: Kickoff time, TV channel
The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, November 14 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The top-ranked Bulldogs and 22nd-ranked Tigers will be featured on traditional television, with the contest aired nationally via ABC at 3:30pm ET. The game will also be available to stream.
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Athens entertainment venue responds to Halloween night rape allegations
Athens entertainment venue responds to Halloween night rape allegations ATHENS, Ga. — An Athens entertainment venue says it is cooperating with police and reviewing safety concerns following allegations that three men raped a woman inside the establishment on Halloween night. Duke’s & Dottie’s, located at 346 E. Broad St., issued a statement Friday, Nov. 6, expressi…
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ESPN predicts winner of Georgia at North Carolina basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) host the Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) on Friday, Nov. 13 in a battle between the ACC and SEC. Both Georgia and North Carolina made the NCAA Tournament a season ago, but both teams failed to win a game in March Madness. The Georgia-North Carolina game will be the first true test of the season for both teams. The North Carolina game will be the first road game for Georgia. The Bulldogs have a veteran team, but the Dean E. Smith Center is not an easy place to play. UNC has not lost at home since March 8, 2025. The Tar Heels went undefeated at home last season. "It did not finish the way we wanted to finish, but our mantra in this program is growth every single day," Georgia basketball coach Mike White said after UGA beat Florida Gulf Coast 80-72 at home this week. "We have got to get better tomorrow, and we have got to learn from this, but I know we only won by eight. We got better tonight because we showed good glimpses." North Carolina has had a bit of an inconsistent start to the season with the Tar Heels having