Spotted lanternfly on the horizon: The invasive pest has been spreading up the East Coast and was recently spotted in Fulton County, putting Athens-Clarke County at risk — find out what this means for local residents.
UGA’s AI powerhouse unveiled: The Institute for Artificial Intelligence, led by inaugural director Prashant Doshi alongside Frederick Maier, brings decades of campus expertise to advance cutting-edge AI research — find out what’s next.
Transit audit uncovers flaws: An Athens–Clarke County review flagged six major issues—from unclear public transit information and employee pay gaps to security and operational shortfalls—and lays out 17 recommendations slated for rollout in the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years — find out what’s next.
Athens Film Festival returns: The festival brings over 100 films from around the world to Ciné and other local venues, uniting top filmmakers and cinephiles for a global celebration of cinema — find out the full lineup.
Wastewater facility expansion grant: The Board of Commissioners ratified a $2 million ARC grant earlier this week to boost capacity and resilience at the county’s wastewater plant — find out what it means for local services.
Streamlined homeless services tool: Athens launches a coordinated entry platform linking 543 people experiencing homelessness to housing and support providers, cutting duplicate intakes and prioritizing those most in need — find out how it works.
Other Athens headlines this week
- UGA names 2025’s 40 Under 40 class
- Athens board game café celebrates ten years
- Avid Bookshop unveils new Barber Street location
- Cura features house-distilled rum and gin cocktails
- Adoptable animals await at ACC Animal Services
- YMCA and YWCO embark on capital campaigns
- Operation Southern Slow Down targets Georgia speeders
- Monroe-Walton Center secures Georgia Council arts grant
