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Tour the OLD FORT at Fort Yargo State Park (Winder) – Saturdays
“Step back in time and explore the roots of our local heritage in our namesake fort. This program offers a rare opportunity to step inside the interior of our late 18th-century blockhouse. Whether you are a dedicated history buff or just curious about the past, stop by to walk the same floorboards as Georgia’s early settlers!”
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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 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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‘Driven toward the future': ACC Transit celebrates 50 years
Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Transit celebrated 50 years of public transportation service alongside more than 100 community members, drivers and department leaders at its “Driven Toward the Future” event Thursday. ACC Transit began its first service plan in 1976, averaging roughly 900 passengers per day, according to the department’s...
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Georgia secures six Class of 2027 recruits on National Signing Day
ATHENS, GA – University of Georgia soccer head coach Keidane McAlpine announced Thursday afternoon the addition of six new Bulldogs to the program. The incoming class includes five freshman student-athletes and one transfer, with four of the signees joining the program for the spring exhibition season. Phoebe Apple |...
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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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Athens Restaurant Roundup: Creature Comforts, Normaltown and Athentic Breweries host a beer crawl, Paloma Park hosts band Pup Punk and more
Creature Comforts Brewing Co., Normaltown Brewing Co. and Athentic Brewing Co. are hosting a beer crawl through Athens this weekend. Additionally, Athentic is supporting the Red Cross in the Battle of the Breweries Blood Drive where donors will receive a custom pint glass, movie ticket and pint of beer. Paloma Park hosts a Pink Whitney event with band Pup Punk.
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Inside the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Renovation
The University of Georgia is rethinking how its recreation spaces serve students through intentional renovations, from expanded strength and conditioning opportunities to more visible programming and spaces for connection. The University of Georgia (UGA) completed the first set of renovations and additions to the Ramsey Student Center in September 2026...
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Consumers are less likely to recycle 'lightweighted' plastic bottles, according to a UGA study
New research from the University of Georgia finds that people are less likely to recycle plastic products that feel flimsy or cheap. In the past few decades, you might have noticed "lightweighting," where manufacturers use less plastic in packaging. It was introduced as an environmentally friendly measure, but according to...
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'They fly around': Georgia poses a stiff test, particularly its defense
Missouri’s last two games against Georgia have set the trajectory for those seasons. Missouri’s nail-biting, four-point loss to No. 1 Georgia in 2022 was a foreshadowing of what the program was capable of accomplishing in the second stage of the Eli Drinkwitz era. The Tigers’ nine-point loss at Sanford Stadium the following season was the equivalent of fumbling away an opportunity for an historic turnaround.