Athens Reporter

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Athens Reporter analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 6,168 voters in Central City of Winder: Precinct 13 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Registry shows 19 sex offenders living in Oconee County as of week ending Feb. 17

There were 19 registered sex offenders living in Oconee County as of the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Oglethorpe County residents have median age of 42 by 2021

Oglethorpe County residents have a median age of 42-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

1 gas station in cities throughout Elbert County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jackson County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park to Temporarily Close for Repairs

The Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park located at 293 Gran Ellen Dr. will temporarily close for necessary tree removal. The decision to close the zoo was made in preparation for essential maintenance work.According to zoo officials, work will begin on Monday, March 11, with two tree felling operations. The closure will start on Tuesday, March 12, and work will continue through Wednesday, March 13. The zoo will remain closed until the tree removal is completed. Operations are expected to return to normal on Thursday, March 14.In a statement, the zoo management mentioned,...

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SW Barrow County: Precinct 16

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Athens Reporter analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 7,022 voters in Central SW Barrow County: Precinct 16 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Elbert County in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 85 living in Madison County as of week ending Feb. 17

85 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Madison County as of the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

"Bears Birthday Party" at Bear Hollow Zoo

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will present a special birthday party for Bear Hollow Zoo’s resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah. The community is invited to join this celebration and watch the bears unwrap their presents and enjoy their cake. Bear Hollow Zoo will host this special birthday celebration on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The event promises to be a delightful experience for attendees as they witness the bears' birthday festivities. According to the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department, a birthday card will be...

Registered sex offenders: 180 living in Jackson County as of week ending Feb. 17

Jackson County is home to 180 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Oglethorpe County: Precinct Lexington

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Athens Reporter analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 3,303 voters in Central Oglethorpe County: Precinct Lexington cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Elbert County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Elbert County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 54 living in Oglethorpe County in February

One less sex offender lives in Oglethorpe County in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Lexington Road Tax Allocation District (TAD) Public Meetings and Survey in March

The Lexington Road Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) Economic Development Department, has announced the hosting of two open house sessions and an online survey in March to gather input from residents on potential constructions within the TAD boundaries.According to a statement released on March 6, 2024, the open house sessions are scheduled for Thursday, March 14, and Thursday, March 21, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the ACCGov Police East Precinct and Tuckston UMC Fellowship Hall, respectively. Residents are...

Registered sex offenders: 18 living in Oconee County in February

Oconee County is home to one less registered sex offender in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Registered sex offenders: 75 living in Elbert County as of week ending Feb. 17

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 75 registered sex offenders were living in Elbert County as of the week ending Feb. 17.

How did Western Oglethorpe County: Precinct Crawford residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Athens Reporter analysis of Georgia voter history data shows 2,208 voters in Western Oglethorpe County: Precinct Crawford cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Linnentown Then and Now: Caroline Coleman's Exhibition Sheds Light on Historic Injustice