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Athens-Clarke County Jail Population Increases
Athens-Clarke County
March 12, 2026
Athens-Clarke County Jail Population Increases
The average daily population at the Athens-Clarke County Jail has increased to well over 400 and has even peaked at more than 500 inmates over the past year, straining staffing and increasing costs for the county. The increase reflects a combination of bond policy changes, poverty, mental health challenges and…
Q&A: New Engagement Associate at Hillel at UGA Aims to Meet Students Where They Are
Q&As
March 9, 2026
Q&A: New Engagement Associate at Hillel at UGA Aims to Meet Students Where They Are
Sam Ceisler is the new engagement associate at Hillel at UGA, a Jewish campus organization. It operates under Hillels of Georgia, which supports Jewish student life on college campuses around the state. After living in Israel for four years, Ceisler decided to come back to the United States to work…
Episcopal Campus Ministry’s New Reverend Brings Inclusive Vision to Students
Q&As
March 8, 2026
Episcopal Campus Ministry’s New Reverend Brings Inclusive Vision to Students
The Rev. Dominique “D” Deming is not on a stereotypical path to the priesthood. She grew up in what she describes as a “cult,” hid her sexuality for a decade and converted to Catholicism. When she found the Episcopal Church, Deming realized the voice nudging her toward the pulpit could…
Oconee Commissioners Deny Special Use Permit on Jimmy Daniell Road
Northeast Georgia News
March 6, 2026
Oconee Commissioners Deny Special Use Permit on Jimmy Daniell Road
Oconee County commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to deny a special use permit for Oconee Medical Properties on Jimmy Daniell Road due to strong opposition from Silverleaf residents. The Silverleaf subdivision lies adjacent to the property. “I am terrified that someone will get seriously injured or killed just trying to get…
Chasing Eight: Lauren Neace’s Perfect State Lineup
High School Sports
March 5, 2026
Chasing Eight: Lauren Neace’s Perfect State Lineup
For Lauren Neace, “good enough” was never the goal. This season, the Cedar Shoals sophomore became the first swimmer in school history to qualify for all eight state events — a goal she announced during her freshman year, half-joking, half-daring herself to try. By the middle of this season, it…
Winter Storm Shopping Reveals Recycling Confusion in Athens
Environment
March 3, 2026
Winter Storm Shopping Reveals Recycling Confusion in Athens
Back-to-back winter storms in Athens exposed confusion about plastic recycling and highlighted a larger issue of everyday waste. The forecasts for these storms last month sent Athens residents rushing to grocery stores, where cases of bottled water and packaged goods disappeared within hours. Business surged as shoppers stocked up ahead…
Young Gun Lockleer Leading Tigers in State Basketball Playoffs
High School Sports
March 3, 2026
Young Gun Lockleer Leading Tigers in State Basketball Playoffs
Commerce High School basketball is seeing its greatest success in years, largely due to junior guard Essien Lockleer. Lockleer did not begin his basketball career until he entered high school, but this did not stop him. As a two-sport athlete and a wide receiver for Commerce football, Lockleer’s athleticism has translated seamlessly to the hardwood, bringing speed, strength and energy…