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WEBGeorgia's governor says a program to ease college admission is boosting enrollment. Jeff Amy. , September 13, 2024. Georgia college enrollment is up significantly and Gov. Brian Kemp is crediting a program that sends letters to high school seniors urging them apply for admission. Local News.
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New residential and commercial space coming to downtown
WEBApr 19, 2024 · On Wednesday, CK Capital announced a redevelopment in downtown Watkinsville to create residential, commercial, and office space, called “15 South.”. The 16-acre site, a former concrete pipe plant, will donate 2 acres to relocate a historic home. The developer plans to include a locally owned and sourced grocery store and create 203 ...
A Call to Criminally Investigate ACC Manager Blaine Williams is
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Athens Politics Nerd reported yesterday that the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has dismissed a call to criminally investigate Athens Clarke County Manager Blaine Williams’ alleged obstruction in an open records request in 2018. In June, Clarke County auditor Stephanie Maddox accused Williams and Mayor Kelly Girtz of ...
Incarcerated men and shelter dogs grow together in local …
WEBAug 24, 2024 · 115758225. The two year old, Drive, smiles while getting pets from one of the handlers. At Clarke County Animal Services Department, some abandoned puppos are getting a second chance from a surprising source—incarcerated men. WUGA’s Mary Ryan Howarth has this report on Project Homebound. Local News.
UGA men's golf secure NCAA championships
WEBPublished May 18, 2023 at 2:45 PM EDT. Georgia Dogs. The University of Georgia men's golf team had a successful outing at the 2023 NCAA Golf Bath Regional, securing both the team and individual championships. In impressive fashion, the Bulldogs and senior Ben van Wyk completed their wire-to-wire wins at the Bath Regional at Eagle Eye Golf Club.
Vince Dooley dies at age 90 - WUGA
WEBOct 28, 2022 · From the University of Georgia: ATHENS -- Legendary former University of Georgia football coach and director of athletics Vince Dooley died peacefully at his home in the presence of his wife and their four children Friday afternoon at the age of 90.A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, as well as the Georgia and Alabama Sports Halls of Fame, Dooley is Georgia's winningest football ...
UGA's Will Sumner Wins NCAA 800m Title
WEBJun 12, 2023 · Georgia Bulldogs. The University of Georgia's Will Sumner captured the 800-meter title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships last Friday. Sumner, a true freshman, shattered his own record to bring Georgia its first title in the 800-meter event. Sumner first broke the school record with a 1:46.00 time on …
Athens News Matters: A New COVID Variant Could be on the …
WEBMar 19, 2022 · Like the rest of the US, Georgia has dropped mask mandates and other coronavirus restrictions. But as the BA.2 variant of Omicron spreads around the world, our hopes for a covid-free summer may be premature.
Senate Committee Approves State Election Board Authority to
WEBJan 25, 2024 · GPB News. Georgia’s Secretary of State could find himself under investigation by the State Board of Elections under the terms of legislation proposed in the Georgia Senate. Senate Bill 358 would give the Board of Elections the power to investigate both the Secretary of State and local elections officials, and how those officials conduct ...