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Memorial Day ceremony planned for Monday at Oconee Veteran's Park in Watkinsville
The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation Inc. will play host to a Memorial Day program on Monday at Oconee Veterans Park on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville. The program begins at 11 a.m. and features music, a traditional laying of wreaths and a speech by U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Campbell.
Homecoming for deputy injured after being shot in line of duty
An Upstate Deputy who was critically injured after being shot in the line of duty is set now set to return home. As we previously reported, Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Lucas Watts was shot by a suspect back in November.
UGA Freshman Wide Receiver Sacovie White Arrested, Charged with Reckless Driving in Athens
Fresh out of the game, University of Georgia's freshman wide receiver Sacovie White has found himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested and charged with reckless driving, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Booked into the Clarke County Jail at the wee hours of 3:04 a.m. and released scarcely an hour later, White's bond totaled to a quaint $26.
Health inspections: Downtown taco spot 'obstructed' low health score from public view
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted May 8 through May 21. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep...
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...
Georgia Bulldogs' Coach Kirby Smart Lists Lavish Athens Home for $4.2 Million
It's your shot to score some prime real estate in Athens, folks. Kirby Smart, the University of Georgia's head football coach and recent record-holder for the fattest paycheck in college football history, is ready to swap his digs for an upgrade. His 7,130-square-foot home is on the block, with a $4.2 million price tag hanging on it, reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Stroke patient, 19, credits family’s quick response and Piedmont Walton staff for excellent outcome
Hunter Clark (right), his brother (left) and sister Kristen (middle). Their quick actions made sure Clark received care for his stroke in a timely manner, leading to full recovery. Contributed photo. Monroe, Ga. (May 22, 2024) — Hunter Clark, 19, was on the phone with his mother, trying to read...
Dawgs win NCAA Women’s Doubles national title
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Bulldogs took home their first NCAA Women’s Doubles title Saturday to wrap an incredible tennis season that saw the Dawgs reach the finals in singles, doubles and team play. Freshman Aysegul Mert and junior Dasha Vidmanova beat Pepperdine’s Savannah Broadus and...
Athens Police Seize Arsenal in Gang Unit Raid, Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Firearm Charges
Athen's streets just got a little safer after the Athens-Clarke County Police Department's gang unit stormed an apartment and seized a small arsenal belonging to a convicted felon. The bust went down last Friday at the Rolling Ridge Apartments, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. In a carefully executed operation, cops...
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 the University of Georgia in this year’s legislative session,” UGA President Jere W. Morehead said. “These investments will advance our teaching, research and service missions and produce substantial, long-term benefits for the entire state.” ...
MPD Reports: Police called when wife honks horn outside store while husband is inside; multiple charges for driver and passenger at traffic stop
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period May 16- 23, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the first part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute – North Broad/Franks Valero...
Kirby Smart lists his Athens home for sale
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has listed his Athens, Georgia, home for sale at $4.2 million. Smart, who recently became the highest-paid coach in college football, is not going to leave Georgia anytime soon. Smart’s home is the most expensive listing for sale in Athens. Whoever ends up buying Smart’s home will get a 2.2 acre property with a seven-bedroom, 7.5-bath house that is approximately 7,100 square feet. Smart has a little more free time in the offseason, so it makes sense he is listing his home at this time of year. “Elegance and history have been combined into one beautiful package here, with an original 1920s stone cottage attached to a newer home,” said Jennifer Geddes of Realtor.com. “A coffered ceiling graces the main room, which flows to a huge kitchen with professional-grade appliances. There’s a large island, a wine fridge, and a walk-in pantry with a coffee station.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corcoran Classic Living (@corcoranclassicliving) Smart frequently hosts recruits at his home, so he has to have a place that can accommodate numerous guests. Smart’s home is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Athens.
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