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.

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 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 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 ...

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 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 ...

Patterson will run as a Republican in the May 19 Primary. Qualifying runs March 2-6. She is a parent of three students in the public schools and has served in various roles with PTOs in elementary, ...

BY ARIEL ROZENBERG William Gaulden, a longtime Athens resident and current chairman of the Athens-Clarke County Democratic Party, has announced his candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 46, ...

It came down to the wire, but the Titans tamed the Broncos last week. North Oconee boys basketball defeated East Forsyth, 61-56, to avenge its only region loss this season. The win came last Friday ...

The Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department has received a $500,000 grant from the USTA Southern Enhanced Build It Forward program to support the construction of 16 lighted 78-foot tennis courts ...

The 2025 General Election ballot has a countywide referendum, a statewide race and seats up for election in three of Oconee’s four municipalities. The referendum is a continuation of a 1% Educational ...

The Watkinsville City Council last Wednesday approved a strategic development plan for the downtown area. The council previously heard the plan during its November meeting, and the Downtown ...