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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Addresses Prejudices Within Congregation
Religion
February 2, 2026
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Addresses Prejudices Within Congregation
All That Glitters… Meredyth Howard attended her first Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens (UUFA) youth group session in 2002. It began as a punishment from a friend for missing a kickboxing class, but Howard has remained a committed member since and now serves as the youth, young adult and membership…
Bishop Council Redraws Official Town Limits Map
Oconee County
January 30, 2026
Bishop Council Redraws Official Town Limits Map
The Bishop Town Council on Jan. 12 unanimously passed an ordinance to redraw the official map of Bishop using the town well at the pavilion as the center point of the map. The town limit is a 2,640-foot radius from that point. Any existing owners whose property was previously in…
It’s Finally Time for the Grammys: Here’s What You Need to Know
The Arts
January 29, 2026
It’s Finally Time for the Grammys: Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest night in music before your favorite artist takes the stage at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday. What are the Grammys? The awards show is held annually by the Recording Academy to commemorate and honor the best music from the past…
Eligible But Uninterested: Why UGA Club Women’s Lacrosse Team Prefers to Stay Club
Gender
January 27, 2026
Eligible But Uninterested: Why UGA Club Women’s Lacrosse Team Prefers to Stay Club
One of the most successful teams at University of Georgia does not play under the lights at Sanford Stadium or on the court at Stegeman Coliseum. Instead, it plays at the Club Sports Complex. Last spring, Georgia’s women’s club lacrosse team made its 10th straight appearance in the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates championship…
Addressing Healthcare Shortages in Georgia Begins with Education
Education
January 24, 2026
Addressing Healthcare Shortages in Georgia Begins with Education
Georgia is facing the effects of a nationwide trend of physician shortages, with rural areas being hit harder than metro regions. The University of Georgia and its students are investing in programs like Mini Medical School and the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative that are aiming to create long-term solutions,…
‘People Are Fed Up’: Community Members Protest Against ICE, Trump Administration Policies
Athens-Clarke County
January 23, 2026
‘People Are Fed Up’: Community Members Protest Against ICE, Trump Administration Policies
Chants mixed with passing car honks at the Arch in downtown Athens on Jan. 20, as approximately 100 protestors rallied against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Trump administration policies. The protest was a part of a larger movement across the U.S. “People are fed up and they want…
New GHSA Playoff Formula Changing Road to State Title
High School Sports
January 21, 2026
New GHSA Playoff Formula Changing Road to State Title
North Oconee’s volleyball team swept Ware County in a first-round playoff match this fall. The Gators only scored seven points combined in the first two sets against the Titans. North Oconee was the top team in Region 8-4A, while Ware County was the third seed in its region. On the…
UGA, Athens Community Participate in Protest Against Trump, ICE
Athens-Clarke County
January 20, 2026
UGA, Athens Community Participate in Protest Against Trump, ICE
Approximately 100 protestors lined the sidewalks in front of the Arch on the University of Georgia campus Tuesday during a protest organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Protestors carried signs during the noon walkout made by PSL or brought from home with messages that expressed anti-ICE views and…