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Congratulations Ms. Poynter!

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Congratulations Ms. Poynter!

Piedmont Macon, Piedmont Macon North Celebrate One Year With Piedmont

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital mark their first year under the Piedmont banner on Aug. 1, capping off 12 months that include millions of dollars invested in upgrading equipment and the launch of a new patient-centered medical records system that links midstate patients’ records to the entire Piedmont network.

275 more people living in Oglethorpe County in 2021 compared to 2020

By Athens Reporter | Aug 7, 2022

Oglethorpe County had the 107th largest population in Georgia in 2021.

Oglethorpe County residents have median age of 43 by 2020

By Athens Reporter | Aug 7, 2022

Oglethorpe County residents have a median age of 43-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Median age of Oconee County residents is 40

By Athens Reporter | Aug 6, 2022

Oconee County residents have a median age of 40-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Oconee County sees 2.4% rise in population from 2020 to 2021

By Athens Reporter | Aug 6, 2022

Oconee County had the 50th largest population in Georgia in 2021.

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Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Aug 6, 2022

The following parishes in the Athens Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Barrow County Emergency Services recently promoted Sean Cowan to the rank of Lieutenant to fill a vacant position

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2022

Barrow County Emergency Services recently promoted Sean Cowan to the rank of Lieutenant to fill a vacant position. Lieutenant Cowan also completed his Paramedic certification in July.

St. Mary's CHNA Identifies Region's Top Healthcare Priorities

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2022

Top healthcare needs in a 17-county area of Northeast Georgia include access to healthcare services, mental and behavioral health, chronic disease prevention and management, and the need to address social influencers of health such as transportation and food access, according to an assessment conducted by St. Mary’s Health Care System.

Participating Barrow County Ace Hardware stores raising money for charity starting Aug. 5

By Athens Reporter | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Annual charity fundraising event starting at participating Elbert County Ace Hardware stores

By Athens Reporter | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

St. Mary's Names Aaron James as Foundation Director

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2022

Aaron James, a philanthropy professional with more than 20 years of experience in organizations such as the Rheumatology Research Foundation and the Georgia Aquarium, has been named director of St. Mary’s Health Care System Foundation.

Median age of Madison County residents reached 41 by 2020

By Athens Reporter | Aug 5, 2022

Madison County residents have a median age of 41-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Participating Oglethorpe County Ace Hardware stores to kick off annual fundraising campaign

By Athens Reporter | Aug 5, 2022

This is the 10th year Ace Hardware stores have raised money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Did the population of Madison County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

By Athens Reporter | Aug 5, 2022

Madison County had the 59th largest population in Georgia in 2021.

2022 Winterville Special Election - List of Qualified Candidates

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2022

This is to certify that the following candidates have qualified with the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2022, and ending at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, for the office of City Council seat for the City of Winterville, to fill the unexpired term of Gary A. Snow (resigned).

Going Somewhere: Jackson County sees 4.7% rise in population from 2020 to 2021

By Athens Reporter | Aug 4, 2022

Jackson County had the 33rd largest population in Georgia in 2021.

Median age of Jackson County residents is 38

By Athens Reporter | Aug 4, 2022

Jackson County residents have a median age of 38-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

OCAF to Host 20th Annual Pottery Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2022

Watkinsville, GA Fifty of the top potters from across Georgia will display their work during Pottery Perspectives 2022, a huge exhibition and sale on view in the Oconee Cultural Art Foundation’s (OCAF) 1902 building from August 27 through September 11, 2022. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.