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The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 172 registered sex offenders were living in Jackson County as of the week ending March 8.

Local Government Meetings today in Athens Metro

Athens Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Clyde introduces bill to enhance USPS oversight after Georgia consolidation issues

Congressman Andrew Clyde of Georgia has presented the Postal Service Transparency and Review Act to enhance oversight of the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision-making.

Rep. Andrew Clyde provides updates on SAVE Act, budget resolution

Rep. Andrew Clyde, who has served since replacing Doug Collins, shared updates on recent legislative actions, including the passing of the SAVE Act and a budget resolution with President Trump's agenda.

Mayor Kelly Girtz releases 2025 community address video on multiple platforms

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor, Kelly Girtz, has released the 2025 State of the Community Address video, now available for public viewing across multiple platforms.

Elbert County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Elbert County, providing an average of $2,466 per capita to residents.

Rep. Andrew Clyde emphasizes the need for spending cuts and judiciary reform

By Athens Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Andrew Clyde, representing Georgia's 9th district, addressed governmental spending cuts and judiciary power in a series of tweets.

Registry shows 19 sex offenders living in Oconee County as of week ending March 8

Oconee County is home to 19 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

How many H-1B petitions were made by employers in Athens Reporter publication area during 2024?

In 2024, 166 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Athens Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

73 registered sex offenders live in Elbert County as of week ending March 8

Elbert County is home to 73 sex offenders registered as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Cole Swindell announces 2025 Happy Hour Sad Tour with Block and Crosby

Multi-Platinum country music artist Cole Swindell will be heading to Athens, Georgia on his 2025 Happy Hour Sad Tour.

Barrow County ranks 147th in Georgia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

In 2022, residents of Barrow County received an average of $8,868 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Georgia.

162 registered sex offenders live in Clarke County as of week ending March 8

According to the Registry, 162 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Clarke County as of the week ending March 8, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

Local Government Meetings today in Athens Metro

Athens Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Athens Metro: April 6-12

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

Oconee County: Medicaid made up 0.6% of total income in 2022