Athens Reporter

The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this month.

Residents of Jackson County received $10,270 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 128th in Georgia

In 2022, residents of Jackson County received an average of $10,270 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd lowest in Georgia.

Rep. Andrew Clyde discusses key voter and firearm legislation in recent posts

Rep. Andrew Clyde takes a stand on voter registration, firearm legislation, and urban changes, all noted in his social media posts from March 31, 2025.

Pickleball courts closed due to weather at Southeast Clarke Park

The pickleball courts at Southeast Clarke Park located at 4440 Lexington Road have been temporarily closed.

Barrow County: Residents received $84.5 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2% of income in Barrow County, providing an average of $946 per capita to residents.

Entertainment events this week in Athens Metro: March 30 - April 5

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Athens Metro this week.

Oconee County is home to 19 registered sex offenders as of February

Oconee County is home to 19 registered sex offenders as of February, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Construction industry across Athens Reporter publication area in 2024

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located within the Athens Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Madison County go up in February

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

Family & kids events this week in Athens Metro: March 30 - April 5

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Athens Metro this week.

Family & kids events this April in Athens Metro

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Athens Metro this month.

Entertainment events this April in Athens Metro

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Athens Metro this month.

School events this week in Athens Metro: March 30 - April 5

By Athens Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

Clarke County registered fewer sex offenders in February

By Athens Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

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

Athens Reporter area weekly mass times

By Athens Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

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

February: Number of registered sex offenders living in Oglethorpe County unchanged in February

Oglethorpe County saw no change in number of sex offenders in February compared to the previous month, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

73 registered sex offenders live in Elbert County as of February

As of February, 73 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Elbert County, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

West Jackson teacher honored with Robert E. Yager award for excellence in science education

Dr. Stephanie Westhafer, a first-grade teacher at West Jackson Elementary School, has been honored with the Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

Jackson County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $978 per capita to residents.

Jackson County registered fewer sex offenders in February