Athens-Clarke County
Reporting about Clarke County, Georgia. Some stories will be republished in the Athens Banner-Herald as part of a news-academic partnership with Grady Newsource.
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Athens-Clarke Sees Unexpected Tradeoff from Solar Garden Project
When you think of a garden, you likely envision a lot of green. The Athens Regional Library unveiled its own garden in April of 2024; however, it wasn’t the traditional green but a solar garden. As Athens-Clarke County moves toward its 100% clean energy goal for the year 2035, it…
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Sweet Tea Pedigree Breaks Out at Jam in the Streets, Georgia Theatre
Concertgoers still trailed into Paloma Park as five University of Georgia students walked onstage. But the crowd erupted into rowdy applause when an electric guitarist ripped the first notes of “Layla” by Derek and The Dominos. Sweet Tea Pedigree’s pop-up show on March 27 launched Jam in the Streets, a…
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A Chance at Friendship: Speed Dating Provides Path to Relationship
Friendship is difficult. What is more difficult is putting yourself out there. On Sunday evening, in an area usually designated for live music and a couple of beers, 17 strangers gathered together with the goal of making friends. The event began over a year ago at Athentic Brewing Co. with…
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UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth
Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced adversities for being a Black student at a predominantly white institution during his time at UGA. He ended up leaving college and started working as a radio host for WXAG — for more than 30 years. Later,…
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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…
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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…
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Shaping Community: Photo Essay Inside Maria Dondero’s Pottery Studio
Nestled in her sunlit and airy studio, Maria Dondero puts her head down and molds clay for hours a day. Born in Yaounde, Cameroon, into family that loved art and food, Dondero made a career out of her art. Dondero recalls when her family would eat meals cooked by her…
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PHOTO GALLERY: 5th Annual Backlight Student Film Festival
Over a week ago, the Backlight Student Film Festival took center stage at the Morton Theatre and Live Wire Athens. From March 28-29, student filmmakers across Georgia came together in celebration of their achievements. From the red carpet to the awards ceremony, here are photos from Sunday’s events captured by…
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Clarke County School Board Discusses Proposed FY27 General Fund Budget
The Clarke County Board of Education reviewed Thursday the proposed 2027 fiscal year general fund budget, which includes almost $261 million in expenses. It’s a 2.37% increase from the previous year. Members highlighted the $6 million difference in expenditures and noted enrollment-related funding as a concern. This difference was attributed…