With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Athens-Clarke County police searching for two missing children
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for a pair of missing children.
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for a pair of missing children.
Fire breaks out on roof of UGA student center
Firefighters said they were able to quickly put out a fire on the University of Georgia campus on Friday evening.
Firefighters said they were able to quickly put out a fire on the University of Georgia campus on Friday evening.
High court: Special election for Georgia DA seat can proceed
Georgia’s highest court has ruled that a special election for a district attorney’s office should appear on the November general election ballot.
Georgia’s highest court has ruled that a special election for a district attorney’s office should appear on the November general election ballot.
Athens artist without hands inspires national audience
Athens artist Michael Davenport is sharing his life story with a national audience in hopes of inspiring others.
Athens artist Michael Davenport is sharing his life story with a national audience in hopes of inspiring others.
Viral video sparks controversy over Athens arrest
A video has been shared more than 1,000 times on Twitter showing an arrest in Athens. The video shows three officers placing a man under arrest. One of the officers used a Taser on the man while he was pinned down on the ground.
A video has been shared more than 1,000 times on Twitter showing an arrest in Athens. The video shows three officers placing a man under arrest. One of the officers used a Taser on the man while he was pinned down on the ground.
Georgia mayor wants governor to change bar, gathering regulations due to COVID-19
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County wants Governor Kemp to make changes to the current coronavirus executive order by changing the way bars conduct business and considering a limit on the number of people allowed to gather in areas with high coronavirus case counts.
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County wants Governor Kemp to make changes to the current coronavirus executive order by changing the way bars conduct business and considering a limit on the number of people allowed to gather in areas with high coronavirus case counts.
Fraternity suspends UGA chapter over alleged racist, sexist posts
The UGA fraternity chapter's operations have been suspended and its members are now under investigation by National Headquarters, The University of Georgia, and the school's interfraternity council.
The UGA fraternity chapter's operations have been suspended and its members are now under investigation by National Headquarters, The University of Georgia, and the school's interfraternity council.
Athens family raises concerns over new term care facility guidelines
Nursing homes and senior living facilities have the green light to allow visitors in phases under new guidelines from Governor Brian Kemp.
Nursing homes and senior living facilities have the green light to allow visitors in phases under new guidelines from Governor Brian Kemp.
Police: Young woman attacked near UGA campus
The 19-year-old victim told officers that she was grabbed from behind while walking near UGA's campus Saturday night.
The 19-year-old victim told officers that she was grabbed from behind while walking near UGA's campus Saturday night.
UGA banning tailgating on campus during COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Georgia will not be allowing tailgating on campus during the football season due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Georgia will not be allowing tailgating on campus during the football season due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Georgia reports more than 1,400 new COVID-19 cases
UGA is reporting 1,417 new COVID-19 cases. The University said the majority of the positive tests are among students.
UGA is reporting 1,417 new COVID-19 cases. The University said the majority of the positive tests are among students.
Athens family wants woman who spent the night in their backyard arrested
Home surveillance video shows a female trespasser spent nearly 12 hours in woman's backyard over Labor Day weekend.
Home surveillance video shows a female trespasser spent nearly 12 hours in woman's backyard over Labor Day weekend.
COVID-19 infections leap again at University of Georgia
Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.
Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.
Clarke County parents worried about rise in COVID-19 cases
The first day of school is in the book for many area students including those in Clarke County. As coronavirus cases increase in the county, there's a concern about how long it will take to go back to face-to-face learning.
The first day of school is in the book for many area students including those in Clarke County. As coronavirus cases increase in the county, there's a concern about how long it will take to go back to face-to-face learning.
Faculty, students say lack of transparency from UGA over COVID-19 cases
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.
The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.
University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests
After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.
After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.
Police: Men wanted for steal hundreds of dollars worth of Dove soap from Athens stores
Athens-Clarke County police said thieves have been targeting Dove soap products from local stores. Police released photos of the suspects in hopes they won’t make a clean getaway.
Athens-Clarke County police said thieves have been targeting Dove soap products from local stores. Police released photos of the suspects in hopes they won’t make a clean getaway.
Officers: Suspect smashed in door during Athens convenience store burglary
Police believe the burglar shattered the business' front glass door and then left after stealing the items, leaving muddy footprints.
Police believe the burglar shattered the business' front glass door and then left after stealing the items, leaving muddy footprints.
UGA students demand cheaper meal plans due to COVID-19 adjustments
Several students at the University of Georgia are frustrated with changes the school has made to the dining experience out of coronavirus health and safety concerns.
Several students at the University of Georgia are frustrated with changes the school has made to the dining experience out of coronavirus health and safety concerns.