Houston Gaines shares legislative updates and tributes following election to Georgia State House
Houston Gaines, newly elected representative for Georgia’s 120th House District, shared recent updates about his legislative activities and paid tribute to Charlie Kirk between January 12-15, 2026.
University of Georgia law professor presents research on taxing artificial intelligence at national conference
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz from the University of Georgia School of Law presented a work-in-progress titled “Taxing AI” at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting held in January in New Orleans.
Entertainment event this weekend in Athens Metro: Friday, Jan. 16 – Sunday, Jan. 18
Don’t miss out on this entertainment event happening in Athens Metro this weekend.
Athens-Clarke County announces service schedule changes for MLK Day
The Athens-Clarke County government has announced changes to its services and facility schedules in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.
Which ex-high school standouts from Athens Metro area will play on Sunday, Jan. 18?
This former Athens Metro high school star set for games on Sunday, Jan. 18.
LeClercq discusses international law at AALS meeting; moderates human rights panel
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq participated in the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting held in January in New Orleans.
Athens-Clarke County announces emergency winter shelters as temperatures drop
Athens-Clarke County officials have announced a series of resources and shelters in response to the expected cold weather in the coming days and weeks.
Who from Athens Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Jan. 17?
These former Athens Metro area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Registry shows 57 sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County as of week ending Jan. 10
There were 57 registered sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County as of the week ending Jan. 10, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
Jan. 10: 75 registered sex offenders living in Elbert County
According to the Registry, 75 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County as of the week ending Jan. 10.
Which former Athens Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Jan. 16?
These former Athens Metro area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, Jan. 16.
January Coffee Together event to focus on healthy homes and preservation
Athens-Clarke County Government Housing & Community Development, in partnership with HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, will host the first session of its 2026 Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes Learning Series later this month.
Government events in Athens Metro scheduled for Jan. 11-17
Athens Metro will see the following events take place this week.
Elbert County is home to 76 registered sex offenders as of week ending Jan. 3
According to the Registry, 76 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County as of the week ending Jan. 3.
This week’s entertainment events in Athens Metro: Jan. 11-17
Don’t miss out on these entertainment events happening in Athens Metro this week.
Registered Sex Offenders: 205 living in Barrow County as of week ending Jan. 3
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 205 registered sex offenders were living in Barrow County as of the week ending Jan. 3.
Family and kids events lineup in Athens Metro for Jan. 11-17
Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Athens Metro this week.
Houston Gaines calls for eliminating property taxes and supports law enforcement
Houston Gaines, Republican representative for Georgia’s District 120 since his election in 2023, has called for eliminating property taxes for homeowners and voiced strong support for law enforcement officers in recent social media posts dated…
Oconee County is home to 21 registered sex offenders as of week ending Jan. 3
There were 21 registered sex offenders living in Oconee County as of the week ending Jan. 3, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.