Feb. 10, 2026

Billy Strings Honors Widespread Panic, Remembers Bob Weir in Athens

Bluegrass star kicks off 2026 tour with tributes to local heroes and late Grateful Dead co-founder

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'.

Man sentenced in Athens 3-year-old's death

Desmontrez Mathis receives life in prison with possibility of parole for 2024 murder of Kyron Santino Zarco Smith

Immigrants in Athens Hesitant to Report Crimes

Victims of break-ins and armed robbery did not call police due to fear of immigration enforcement

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing UGA Law Student Tara Baker

Edrick Faust faces charges for the 2001 murder of the 23-year-old student in Athens, Georgia.

Longtime Monroe Resident Mike Buice Passes Away at 74

Buice retired from Newcomb Spring Corp after over 40 years, was an avid golfer and antique car enthusiast

Study: Perceiving Partner as Saver Key to Relationship Satisfaction

New research finds couples happier when they view their partner as a saver, not a spender.

Guest Artist Recital: Melody Quah, piano

The Hugh Hodgson School of Music expands offerings and supports students across musical pursuits.

Georgia Baseball Coach Aims for CWS With Deepest Roster Yet

Wes Johnson's third season leading the Bulldogs features a roster loaded with talent and experience.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Inks New Deal, Returning as Top SEC Passer

The reigning SEC champion Bulldogs bring back their starting QB for the 2026 season.

Former UGA Defensive Lineman David Jacobs Reflects on Remarkable Career

Jacobs overcame a near-fatal stroke to become an inspiration and mentor to current Bulldogs players

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