Athens Reporter

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 81 registered sex offenders were living in Madison County as of the week ending June 15.

Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers go up in Oconee County in May

There was one more registered sex offender living in Oconee County in May compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

3% of Oconee County residents considered unemployed in 2021

The unemployment rate in Oconee County hit 3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

ACCGov seeks public input on HUD PRICE funding application

ACCGov's Housing & Community Development department (HCD) is seeking public comment on its proposed application for the HUD Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition Program. HCD is requesting $5 million in PRICE funding from HUD to support repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction activities of owner-occupied and rental manufactured homes; provide down payment assistance for manufactured home units and land; improve infrastructure in local manufactured home communities; and host related community education and outreach activities.

Clarke County's only university spent $69,069,745 on football teams in 2023

Clarke County's institution spent $69,069,745 on their football teams in 2023, an 11.9% increase over the previous year.

June 15: 197 registered sex offenders living in Barrow County

According to the Registry, 197 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Barrow County as of the week ending June 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Number of sex offenders living in Madison County drops in May

According to the Registry, there were two fewer sex offenders living in Madison County in May compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Public input event on FY26-30 consolidated plan goals rescheduled

The Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development department (HCD) has rescheduled the final community meeting to discuss the proposed goals and strategies for the FY26-30 Consolidated Plan. Initially planned for June 20, the event will now take place on Tuesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pinewoods Library & Learning Center (1465 Hwy. 29 North, Lot F-14). The meeting will be conducted entirely in Spanish as originally intended.

55 registered sex offenders live in Oglethorpe County as of week ending June 15

According to the Registry, 55 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Oglethorpe County as of the week ending June 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registered Sex Offenders: Numbers go up in Oglethorpe County in May

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows a growth registered sex offender living in Oglethorpe County in May, compared to the previous month.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 62% of Oglethorpe County School District's student body during 2022-23 school year

There were 1,354 white students enrolled in Oglethorpe County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending June 15?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Elbert County in week ending June 15?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

109 multiracial students enrolled in Oglethorpe County School District schools in 2022-23 school year

There were 109 multiracial students enrolled in Oglethorpe County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Registry shows 162 sex offenders living in Clarke County as of week ending June 15

Clarke County is home to 162 sex offenders registered as of the week ending June 15, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Registry sees an increase in number of registered sex offenders living in Clarke County in May

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows a growth registered sex offenders living in Clarke County in May, compared to the previous month.

20 registered sex offenders live in Oconee County as of week ending June 15