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ACCPD arrests three more individuals for Antonio Jewell murder

Sophia Eppley
Updated Nov 26, 2025

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has arrested three more individuals in connection to 22-year-old Winterville resident Antonio Jewell’s death, according to an ACCPD press release. Read MoreACCPD arrests three more individuals for Antonio Jewell murder

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We want to hear from you: 2025 Annual Reader Survey

Updated Nov 25, 2025

Thank you so much for taking a few minutes to contribute to our annual reader survey. This information helps our nonprofit, student-led newsroom serve you better in 2026. Read MoreWe want to hear from you: 2025 Annual Reader Survey

Sandmann and Young nationally recognized for engaged scholarship work

Hannah Silver
Updated 15 hrs ago

In October, University of Georgia professors Lorilee Sandmann and Henry Young were awarded for their efforts in engaged scholarship throughout their careers. Sandmann received the Hiram E. Fitzgerald Distinguished Engaged Scholar Award, and Young received the ESC Excellence in Faculty Commun… Read MoreSandmann and Young nationally recognized for engaged scholarship work

ACCPD Blotter: Man arrested for attempting robbery with flip-flop and victim injured in assault near Baxter Street

CLARY WATSON
Updated 15 hrs ago

Man arrested for attempting robbery with flip-flop Read MoreACCPD Blotter: Man arrested for attempting robbery with flip-flop and victim injured in assault near Baxter Street

Zeta Beta Tau reestablished at UGA

Lexie Shadix
Updated 12 hrs ago

Zeta Beta Tau returned to the University of Georgia in spring 2025. The fraternity was founded in 1898 as the world’s first Jewish fraternity, and in 1954 opened its doors to all male college students. The Mu chapter of ZBT was first established at UGA in 1915 by Phi Epsilon Pi, one of the a… Read MoreZeta Beta Tau reestablished at UGA

UGA ranks No. 1 nationally for short-term study abroad participation

CLARY WATSON
Updated 12 hrs ago

The University of Georgia ranks No. 1 in the nation for short-term study abroad participation and No. 5 overall, according to the 2025 Open Doors Report released by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State. Read MoreUGA ranks No. 1 nationally for short-term study abroad participation

Sports

Georgia men’s basketball falls just short in championship game with Clemson

Evan Waldman
Updated 12 hrs ago

Georgia men’s basketball fell to Clemson 97-94 in overtime in the finals of the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina. In a game that featured eight … Read MoreGeorgia men’s basketball falls just short in championship game with Clemson

Former Georgia football player Nyier Daniels dismissed from team following arrests

Sophia Eppley
Updated 12 hrs ago

Former Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on Sunday, according to DawgNation. Read MoreFormer Georgia football player Nyier Daniels dismissed from team following arrests

Rock Lobsters split weekend series in Monroe

Kira Doppel
Updated 12 hrs ago

The Athens Rock Lobsters split their weekend series with the Monroe Moccasins on the road, bringing their season record to 8-2. The Rock Lobsters still hold first place in their division, but … Read MoreRock Lobsters split weekend series in Monroe

Georgia volleyball's season ends with upset loss to Vanderbilt

Helen Slawson
Updated Nov 23, 2025

The Georgia volleyball season came to an end with a loss to Vanderbilt in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Georgia was seede… Read MoreGeorgia volleyball's season ends with upset loss to Vanderbilt

Georgia men's cross country closes season with top-25 result at nationals

Nicholas Lezama
Updated Nov 24, 2025

The Georgia men’s cross country team closed its breakout season with a 24th-place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday. Read MoreGeorgia men's cross country closes season with top-25 result at nationals

Georgia football report card: Grading position groups after 35-3 win over Charlotte

Liam W. Dreesen
Nov 23, 2025

No. 4 Georgia handled business against 1-9 Charlotte with a 35-3 victory. The Bulldogs accomplished the main objective of this game by not picking up any key injuries and allowing depth pieces… Read MoreGeorgia football report card: Grading position groups after 35-3 win over Charlotte

Galleries & Multimedia

PHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech

Nov 24, 2025

The University of Georgia women's basketball team faced Georgia Tech at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Georgia won 87-59. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech

WEEK IN PHOTOS: UGA Basketball, 2025 Georgia Fall Invitational, Athens Academy Holiday Market and more

Nov 24, 2025

This week in Athens, the University of Georgia women's basketball team faced Jacksonville State and North Florida, the University of Georgia men's basketball team faced Florida A&M, Univer… Read MoreWEEK IN PHOTOS: UGA Basketball, 2025 Georgia Fall Invitational, Athens Academy Holiday Market and more

BEST OF: Georgia vs. UNC Charlotte

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Our favorite scenes from the football game between Georgia and UNC Charlotte at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Georgia won 35-3. Read MoreBEST OF: Georgia vs. UNC Charlotte

PHOTOS: Georgia vs Charlotte second half

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Scenes from the second half of the Georgia vs. Charlotte football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Georgia won 35-3. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs Charlotte second half

PHOTOS: Georgia vs Charlotte first half

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Scenes from the first half of the Georgia vs. Charlotte football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Georgia leads 28-3 at halftime. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs Charlotte first half

PHOTOS: Holy Innocents vs. Athens Academy

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Athens Academy faced Holy Innocents at Slaughter Field in Athens, Georgia, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Athens Academy won 48-37. Read MorePHOTOS: Holy Innocents vs. Athens Academy

PHOTOS: 2025 Georgia Fall Invitational Swim Meet

Updated Nov 24, 2025

The University of Georgia men and women's swim team hosted the 2025 Georgia Fall Invitational at Gabrielsen Natatorium inside the Ramsey Student Center in Athens, Georgia, on Nov. 18, Nov. 19,… Read MorePHOTOS: 2025 Georgia Fall Invitational Swim Meet

PHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. North Florida

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Scenes from the women's basketball game between Georgia and North Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Georgia won 92-46. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. North Florida

PHOTOS: Athens Academy Holiday Market

Updated Nov 24, 2025

Athens Academy held a holiday market on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Athens, Georgia. Vendors gathered in the school's Sinkwich Spartan Center while members of the Athens community shopped. The… Read MorePHOTOS: Athens Academy Holiday Market

PHOTOS: Music Mania

Updated Nov 22, 2025

Scenes from University Union's Music Mania event in Tate Grand Hall in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. University of Georgia students participating in the event ate, socialized and… Read MorePHOTOS: Music Mania

PHOTOS: UGA Men's Basketball vs. Florida A&M

Updated Nov 22, 2025

The University of Georgia men's basketball team faced Florida A&M at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Georgia won 87–57. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Men's Basketball vs. Florida A&M

PHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville State

Updated Nov 20, 2025

The University of Georgia Women's Basketball team faced Jacksonville State at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Georgia won 76-51. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville State

Lifestyle & Culture

UGA Presents announces Holiday Music Series

Frank Lowery
Updated 12 hrs ago

This December, UGA Presents plans to host four holiday music performances at the University of Georgia’s Hodgson Concert Hall within the Performing Arts Center. Acts will include the a cappella group Voctave, the celtic traditional group Lúnasa, banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck & The Flecktones… Read MoreUGA Presents announces Holiday Music Series

BurgerFi Athens hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration

Alexia Rule
Updated Nov 24, 2025

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC) ambassadors and members, BurgerFi Athens’ owner, manager and staff and local community members gathered around the new open-front burger joint to celebrate its grand opening. Read MoreBurgerFi Athens hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration

Little Mae rises in local indie scene with debut album ‘Painted Like Dandelions’

Alexia Rule
Updated 12 hrs ago

Siblings Sam and Ethan Caspary have been making music together for as long as they can remember.

Their musical journey began early: Sam Caspary began taking ukulele and bass guitar lessons around the same time that her older brother began guitar lessons. From the start, Ethan Caspary said the two have “kind of always been forced to get along,” since playing music together quickly became a constant in their lives. Read MoreLittle Mae rises in local indie scene with debut album ‘Painted Like Dandelions’

Historic Athens to host “Boulevard in Lights” holiday home tour

Frank Lowery
Updated Nov 24, 2025

On Dec. 14, 2025, Athenians will have the opportunity to view the architecture and seasonal decorations of historic homes in the Boulevard historic district. As part of Historic Athens' Holiday Gala's "Boulevard in Lights,” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, with an afterparty lasting until 9 p.m., the event will also feature food and drink, caroling and a Wine & Whiskey Pull, according to an Historic Athens press release. Read MoreHistoric Athens to host “Boulevard in Lights” holiday home tour

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Opinion

OPINION: Why am I seeing ICE ads during the UGA football game?

Elijah King
Updated Nov 24, 2025

On Jul. 29, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ad campaign to “recruit brave and heroic Americans to join ICE as federal law enforcement agents and remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from America’s streets.” Read MoreOPINION: Why am I seeing ICE ads during the UGA football game?

OPINION: You don’t have to be the main character

Stella Short
Nov 20, 2025

Recently it’s felt like the moment I wake up, the curtains open and it is time to put on a show. Every move I make feels somewhat calculated. My life seems to follow a script that I didn’t write. I feel this may be true for many of us, as we try to take on the so-called “main character energy.” In doing so, you may become a stranger to yourself. Read MoreOPINION: You don’t have to be the main character

OPINION: The SEC has earned its reputation as college football's best conference

Liam W. Dreesen
Updated Nov 20, 2025

The SEC is the best college football conference in the country. This point has become an argument or is at least being overlooked when people start complaining about rankings or media coverage. Read MoreOPINION: The SEC has earned its reputation as college football's best conference

OPINION: The dreaded end of semester November slump is here

Hritvi Ahuja
Updated Nov 20, 2025

Every October, there is an unspoken shift that happens on college campuses. The early-semester excitement begins to fade, and the energy that once carried students through move-in week and club fairs starts to drain.

The college “Halloween hype” just ended and it creates a slump that seems to hang over campus. It is the point in the semester where exhaustion meets anticipation. Read MoreOPINION: The dreaded end of semester November slump is here

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