Ray Smith, a Watkinsville software engineer and second vice-chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party, is running for the ...

The 2025-26 girls basketball season at Athens Academy came to an end Tuesday night. The Lady Spartans fell to Greater Atlanta Christian, 53-33. Afterward, Athens Academy head coach Brian Olson fought ...

We were dumb kids,” Ken said, smiling, “but it was wonderful.” As the years went on, they built a life that was full, busy, joyful and sometimes challenging. But they always worked side-by-side. They ...

The Warriors had a quick start, with senior George Foster putting one away 20 minutes in. Just four minutes later, Noah Lynall found an opportunity on a corner kick to head the ball in for a 2-0 lead ...

The game opened up with Lakeview taking an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first. However, the Lions responded in a big way in the bottom of the 2nd inning, scoring 4 runs in the ...

The Athens Academy boys tennis team beat Providence Christian on Thursday, taking all three singles matches and one of the doubles points. “If we play the way we’re capable of, we can hang with ...

The scoring began immediately for the Warriors, with Drew Martin, Sophia Clifton and Sydney Jackson all notching goals in the first eight minutes. Jackson scored her second of the game midway through ...

Last Wednesday, the House rejected a constitutional amendment vote on HR 1114, which coupled with HB 1116, would have moved Georgia one step closer to eliminating homestead property tax by 2032.

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Dover Grace Boutique, formerly Dover Grace Bridal Boutique, changed hands late last year. A chance encounter in a parking lot led to Elizabeth Retterbush buying the downtown Watkinsville store from ...

Col. Robert George Coleman (United States Air Force-Ret.) has been inducted into the 2025 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame along with Lt. Col. Dick Thompson (Special Forces-Ret.). Both Oconee ...

Earlier this year, the city of Watkinsville settled a federal lawsuit with former Mayor Bob Smith over claims that the city violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 2023, Smith brought action ...