Houston Gaines shares updates on meetings and campaign activity in Georgia
Houston Gaines, state representative for Georgia’s 120th District, posted about recent meetings with local leaders and campaign activities on August 29 and August 30, 2025.
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Registry shows 19 sex offenders living in Oconee County as of July
Oconee County is home to 19 registered sex offenders as of July, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
July: Number of registered sex offenders living in Jackson County go up in July
According to the Registry, there were two more sex offenders living in Jackson County in July compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Jackson County is home to 184 registered sex offenders as of week ending Aug. 23
Jackson County is home to 184 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 23, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Athens-Clarke County announces over $3 million in federal funding opportunities for housing programs
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has announced the availability of approximately $2.17 million in federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan…
Registered Sex Offenders: 181 living in Jackson County as of July
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 181 registered sex offenders are living in Jackson County as of July.
Elbert County is home to 73 registered sex offenders as of week ending Aug. 23
According to the Registry, 73 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County as of the week ending Aug. 23.
Athens-Clarke County announces closures and service delays for Labor Day
Several Athens-Clarke County government services will have schedule changes for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1.
Aug. 23: 165 registered sex offenders living in Clarke County
There were 165 registered sex offenders living in Clarke County as of the week ending Aug. 23, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Registry shows 192 sex offenders living in Barrow County as of week ending Aug. 16
According to the Registry, 192 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Barrow County as of the week ending Aug. 16.
Aug. 23: 191 registered sex offenders living in Barrow County
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 191 registered sex offenders were living in Barrow County as of the week ending Aug. 23.
Registry shows 59 sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County as of week ending Aug. 16
Oglethorpe County is home to 59 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 16, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Registry shows 20 sex offenders living in Oconee County as of week ending Aug. 16
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 20 registered sex offenders were living in Oconee County as of the week ending Aug. 16.
Registry shows 82 sex offenders living in Madison County as of week ending Aug. 16
There were 82 registered sex offenders living in Madison County as of the week ending Aug. 16, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Registered Sex Offenders: 184 living in Jackson County as of week ending Aug. 16
According to the Registry, 184 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Jackson County as of the week ending Aug. 16.
July: 190 registered sex offenders living in Barrow County
Barrow County is home to 190 registered sex offenders as of July, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
73 registered sex offenders live in Elbert County as of week ending Aug. 16
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 73 registered sex offenders were living in Elbert County as of the week ending Aug. 16.
Local Government Meeting today in Athens Metro
Athens Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here’s what you need to know!
Clarke County tax bills list wrong school district phone number
A typographical error on the 2025 tax bills led to the publication of an incorrect telephone number for the Clarke County School District.
Athens-Clarke County seeks public input on greenway trail expansion
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) is seeking public input on a proposed expansion of the North Oconee River Greenway Trail.
165 registered sex offenders live in Clarke County as of week ending Aug. 16
Clarke County is home to 165 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Aug. 16, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.