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Q&A: BOE Member LaKeisha Gantt Sees Mayoral Run as ‘Next Step’
Q&As
October 22, 2025
Q&A: BOE Member LaKeisha Gantt Sees Mayoral Run as ‘Next Step’
LaKeisha Gantt, Clarke County Board of Education former president and current member, is campaigning in the 2026 Athens-Clarke County mayoral election. Q: As someone who has lived in Athens your whole life, what inspired you to run for mayor? A: It wasn’t really one single moment or turning point. It’s…
Oconee Students Get Jumpstart on Broadcast Skills, Media Literacy with OCTV
Education
October 22, 2025
Oconee Students Get Jumpstart on Broadcast Skills, Media Literacy with OCTV
At Oconee County Elementary, the adults aren’t the ones delivering the news of the day — it’s the students. Every morning, a group of fourth- and fifth-graders work together to interview, inform and create OCTV, the school’s in-house broadcast. Led by media specialist Rachel Carter, the students film birthday shoutouts,…
Nicholson Council Approves $18K Electrical Bid for Public Works Facility
In-Depth
October 21, 2025
Nicholson Council Approves $18K Electrical Bid for Public Works Facility
The Nicholson City Council unanimously approved Monday a $18,000 bid from Walter Barnett Construction for electrical work at the city’s new public works storage facility. The bid and other financial matters took up much of the 30-minute meeting. Electrical Bid Approved Mayor Steve T. Nichols told the council that rough-in…
Junior Jewels Album Listening Party, Taylor Swift’s Music Brings People Together
In-Depth
October 21, 2025
Junior Jewels Album Listening Party, Taylor Swift’s Music Brings People Together
Taylor Swift dropped her new album at midnight on Oct. 3 titled “The Life of a Showgirl” with 12 tracks and a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the song “The Life of a Showgirl.” While people were listening to the music from around the world, here in Athens, the Junior…
Historic Clarke County School Cleanup Plans Spark Discussion Over Future Use
Athens-Clarke County
October 20, 2025
Historic Clarke County School Cleanup Plans Spark Discussion Over Future Use
The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved spending nearly $143,000 for abatement and trash removal at West Broad Street School during its most recent meeting. A fire at the historic school on Sept. 8, 2025 partially destroyed the inside of one of its vacant buildings. The fire caused…
Where Did the Electric Go? UGA Transportation Includes More Diesel Buses in Fleet
Environment
October 20, 2025
Where Did the Electric Go? UGA Transportation Includes More Diesel Buses in Fleet
The University of Georgia received a $10 million grant in spring 2019 to purchase 20 Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses and began using them in the fall semester. As part of their sustainability plan, this grant allowed the university to step forward in reducing carbon emissions and provide alternative transportation…
After Loss of Bassist, The Original Screw Tops Celebrate His Life at Porchfest
Athens-Clarke County
October 17, 2025
After Loss of Bassist, The Original Screw Tops Celebrate His Life at Porchfest
The Original Screw Tops are playing at Sunday’s Historic Athens Porchfest, but things are different this year following the recent death of longtime bassist Jeff Evans. “To be honest, I’m still in shock because he had this heart condition,” vocalist Marcelo Buril said. “It was one of those days…
Jefferson’s Dallas Russell: A Wrestling Star in the Making
High School Sports
October 17, 2025
Jefferson’s Dallas Russell: A Wrestling Star in the Making
Jefferson High School senior Dallas Russell was a standout running back last year for the Dragons with 979 yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns. However, this year, Russell made one of the hardest decisions of his life — he has opted out of playing football to focus on wrestling. …