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From State Championship to Fiesta Bowl: Georgia Flag Football at Turning Point
Food
April 18, 2026
From State Championship to Fiesta Bowl: Georgia Flag Football at Turning Point
When Pope High School senior Kate Davenport stepped onto the turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the high school flag football state championship, she found herself playing under stadium lights and the halo board typically reserved for NFL matchups. She and her team secured their third consecutive state title, 2023-2025, in…
Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Education
April 16, 2026
Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
Inside Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
Athens-Clarke County
April 15, 2026
Inside Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
A Turning Point USA event featuring Vice President JD Vance drew hundreds inside of Akins Ford Arena in Athens on April 14. The event saw a smaller-than-expected turnout, with many seats in the arena left empty, but a large number of protesters gathered outside of the venue in opposition. The…
Faith Takes Center Stage at Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
Athens-Clarke County
April 14, 2026
Faith Takes Center Stage at Turning Point USA’s Athens Tour Stop
Vice President JD Vance addressed potential tensions between the United States and the Vatican, amid recent disputes between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, during Turning Point USA’s tour stop Tuesday in Athens. In response to a question asking how he feels as a practicing Catholic also working alongside…
Kingdom Built from Borrowed Time: Local Renaissance Festival Built on Community
Food
April 14, 2026
Kingdom Built from Borrowed Time: Local Renaissance Festival Built on Community
Ace Callahan was told he may only have a couple of years to live. He began to think less about the time he had left and more about what he could leave behind. What followed wasn’t just a change in perspective; it was a decision to bring family to the…
Athens Glass Artist Works to Perfect His Craft
In-Depth
April 13, 2026
Athens Glass Artist Works to Perfect His Craft
Inside a makeshift studio in his parents’ garage in Athens, 33-year-old Quen Wallace carefully melts a rod of sage green glass in a bright flame. “Glass is a very persistent teacher of patience,” he said. “You can’t rush anything. You have to wait for glass to melt. You have to…