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On a warm Friday afternoon, the water of Lake Lanier ripples beneath the breeze. Singing birds complement the sound of calm, steady waves blanketing the shoreline.  But the peace is brief. From around the bend, the deep roar of a wake boat slicing through the stillness echoes across the cove. …

Over 200 Athens-area cyclists participated in the Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride event to increase awareness on the importance of improving access to trail and green spaces. The 14th annual bike ride raised nearly $34,000 for the trail’s expansion, emphasizing efforts to connect residents. “The trail is breathing new life…

UGA’s Green Labs program is working to make research labs more sustainable and efficient. With science labs using much more energy and producing more waste, initiatives such as the Freezer Challenge help reduce energy use and protect research samples. Reducing energy consumption not only encourages responsible resource use, but it…

ixty years later, Christine Davis Johnson still remembers how the city would send tractors at 1 a.m. to push dirt into walls encircling her house in Linnentown. A historically Black Athens neighborhood, Linnentown was destroyed by urban renewal in the 1960s to make way for University of Georgia dormitories.  “The…

  As President Trump’s new immigration policies begin to take effect, members of the Hispanic and Latino community in Athens are facing heightened uncertainty and fear. In response to the sweeping changes against immigration dozens of community members gathered for a demonstration on Feb. 6, marching from the Arch to…

Students from the 2025 Travel Journalism study abroad program in Prague focused on visual storytelling and produced daily photo content from the city and other locations. Throughout their three weeks in the Czech Republic, they explored during class activities and on their own, documenting everyday life, culture, history and more.…

The scent of dirt, livestock and fried food hangs thick in the spring air. A low buzz of anticipation ripples through the crowd as sights, sounds, and smells collide — marking the start of something special: the 50th anniversary of the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, hosted by the University of…

For decades, the 40 Watt Club has been a cornerstone of Athens, Georgia’s music scene. But keeping a legendary venue running takes more than packed shows. In this story, we meet Jim Wilson, the man behind the curtain, who shares what it takes to preserve the club’s legacy while adapting…