Cowell named sole finalist: Mayor Girtz has tapped veteran administrator Bob Cowell as Athens-Clarke County’s next manager, despite controversy over his Roanoke departure and a pending July 15 vote — find out what’s next.
Sale expands equine therapy: The Athens YWCO sold its 22-acre Oconee County property to Butterfly Dreams Farm Equine Therapy for $1.85 million, giving the nonprofit vital grazing and parking space while boosting the Y’s funds — find out how.
Inside Georgia Flora mural: In a new Q&A, local Athens artist Amanda Burk gives a behind-the-scenes look at bringing her “Georgia Flowers” design to life on the East Campus Connector — learn what inspired her.
Clarke County rents edge up: Renters saw average listings climb to $1,256 in June, marking a 0.3% rise from May and a 2.9% drop year-over-year — see how your next lease stacks up.
Broun launches Senate bid: Michael Broun is running for State Senate District 46, representing Oconee County and parts of Clarke, Walton, Gwinnett and Barrow counties — learn what this means for District 46 voters.
Financial anxiety strains military couples: A new UGA study finds money worries among service members and their partners can erode relationship satisfaction, but couples who align on budgets and tackle financial planning together report stronger bonds — find out how.
Dessert masterpiece at Osteria Olio: At the Rivet House in Athens, Georgia, a chocolate hazelnut semifreddo layered over hazelnut shortbread, praline mousse, aerated dark chocolate, and toasted marshmallow steals the spotlight — find out how to indulge.
Re-entry success story: Clarke County Jail’s latest cohort has graduated from its Re-entry Success program, gaining cognitive skills and nonprofit support to reduce recidivism — find out how.
Detective dreams fuel UGA career: Britney Green turned her childhood love of detective shows into a career at the University of Georgia Police Department, advancing from patrol officer to professional standards coordinator, overseeing community outreach, recruitment and internal affairs while helping run her family’s foundation in her late brother’s honor — find out how she’s making a difference.
Oglethorpe trail expansion: Firefly Trail Inc. landed a $2.9 million federal-state grant to build a 4.5-mile paved section from Maxeys to the Greene County line, extending the busy “Maxeys Model Mile” toward a 39-mile route — find out what’s next.
Other Athens headlines this week
- UGA hospitality program receives $5 million from Delta
- Ghost Apothecary opens new Five Points location
- Athens ranks among top 25 college towns
- Georgia offers American First vanity license plates
- Lyndon House Arts Center opens dual exhibits
- Piedmont Athens receives top social responsibility rating
- Mystery author speaks at Taylor-Grady House
- Watkinsville farm wanted for apartments becomes preserve
