Entertainment
Athens Comedy Fest returns to the Morton Theatre
The regional comedy festival is a prime example of the growing trend of smaller cities becoming hotspots for stand-up comedy.
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Hosts 'Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue'
Exhibit showcases large color works by acclaimed artist Gary Hudson, known as a 'Lyrical Abstractionist'.
Athens Seeks Artist for Morton Theatre Lobby Mural
Deadline to apply is February 27, 2026 at 5 PM EST.
Crime
Man convicted in Laken Riley murder requests new trial
Jose Ibarra contends judge abused discretion and violated his rights in trial
Man Convicted of Killing Georgia Nursing Student Seeks New Trial
Judge hears testimony from DNA expert in case of Jose Ibarra, who was found guilty of murdering Laken Riley in 2024.
Man Convicted in Laken Riley's Murder Seeks New Trial
Jose Ibarra, who was found guilty in 2024, argues his constitutional rights were violated during the trial process.
Sports
Texas A&M rolls past Georgia, stays atop SEC standings
Rashaun Agee's double-double leads Aggies to 92-77 victory over Bulldogs
Aggies Run Past Bulldogs, 92-77
Texas A&M uses big runs to defeat Georgia in SEC matchup
Georgia Weather Not Expected to Affect Georgia vs Texas A&M Basketball Game
The incoming snow storm in Georgia will not impact the scheduled matchup between the Bulldogs and Aggies.
Politics
Olympic Organizers Call for Suspension of Wars During Games
United Nations and Olympic officials invoke ancient Greek tradition of Olympic Truce to demand ceasefire during upcoming Winter Olympics
Olympic Organizers Call for Global Truce Ahead of 2026 Games
United Nations and Milan Cortina Winter Olympics organizers urge a 7-week pause in worldwide conflicts during the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic events.
Olympic Organizers Call for Truce to Halt Global Conflicts
U.N. and Milan Cortina Olympics seek 7-week pause in all wars worldwide during Winter Games
