Athens Reporter

According to the Registry, 177 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Jackson County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Rep. Andrew Clyde addresses military, immigration, and economic topics

Rep. Andrew Clyde, serving since 2021, recently addressed military, immigration, and economic issues through social media.

Madison County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.5% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $1,637 per capita to residents.

Elbert County saw 22.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 34% of income in Elbert County, an alarming 22.8% surge from 11.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Oconee County unchanged in February

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows no change in the registered sex offenders living in Oconee County in February, compared to the previous month.

Winterville Marigold Festival begins with annual 10K and Randall Bramblett performance

The Winterville Marigold Festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Pittard Park.

Empower College pathways achieve industry certification for healthcare science and business

A pair of Career Technical Agricultural Education pathways at Empower College and Career Center have successfully earned Industry Certifications.

Activities lineup for Megan Moroney's concert weekend in Athens, GA

A weekend of festivities is set to take place in Athens, Georgia, as Megan Moroney's "Am I Okay?

New group of residents begins at Augusta University and UGA Residency Program

The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency Program (IMRP) at St. Mary's Health Care System marked a significant milestone on Match Day, Friday, March 21, with the matching of its 10th class of...

Rep. Andrew Clyde expresses support for Trump policies in tweets

U.S. Representative Andrew Clyde highlighted President Trump's trade and economic policies in recent tweets made on April 2 and April 3, 2025.

Rep. Andrew Clyde comments on border security and the judiciary in recent tweets

By Athens Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

In the early days of April 2025, Rep. Andrew Clyde expressed his views on social media, emphasizing his support for the Trump administration’s border policies and voicing concern over judicial activism.

Barrow County saw no change in number of sex offenders in February

By Athens Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

There was no change in the number of registered sex offenders living in Barrow County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

School events this April in Athens Metro

By Athens Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this month.

Government events this April in Athens Metro

The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this month.

Residents of Jackson County received $10,270 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 128th in Georgia

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $10,270 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd lowest in Georgia.

Rep. Andrew Clyde discusses key voter and firearm legislation in recent posts

Rep. Andrew Clyde takes a stand on voter registration, firearm legislation, and urban changes, all noted in his social media posts from March 31, 2025.

Pickleball courts closed due to weather at Southeast Clarke Park