Watkinsville
GOVERNMENT
Athens man to speak on 'The Green Hell' battle of World War II
Rod Davis, an Athens man who has visited World War II battlefield sites in Europe nine times and recently traveled to war sites in the Pacific, will speak about a famous battle at 3 p.m. June 2 at the Oconee County Library at Wire Park on Barnett Shoals Road in Watkinsville.
UGA receives significant funding boost in state budgets
ATHENS -- The University of Georgia received significant investments from its home state after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the amended FY 2024 state budget in February and the FY 2025 state budget in May. “We are deeply grateful to Gov. Kemp and the General Assembly for their tremendous support of...
UPDATE: Walton County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony CANCELLED due to storms
The Historical Society of Walton County released the following statement on today’s cancellation of the Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. today. “Due to the inclement weather, the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by The Historical Society of Walton County at the Veterans Memorial today has been cancelled. We...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.