Georgia's Redcoat Band ends tradition of playing 'Tara's Theme' from 'Gone With the Wind'
The University of Georgia's Redcoat Band says it will stop playing "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind." Acting director of the Redcoat Band, Dr. Brett Bawcum, told FOX 5 that the signature song for the band will now be "Georgia on My Mind."
The University of Georgia's Redcoat Band says it will stop playing "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind." Acting director of the Redcoat Band, Dr. Brett Bawcum, told FOX 5 that the signature song for the band will now be "Georgia on My Mind."
Opinions divided over two Athens commissioners' plan to defund police
“Defund the police” is now a demand from protesters not just in Atlanta but in Athens as well.
“Defund the police” is now a demand from protesters not just in Atlanta but in Athens as well.
Firefighters called out to help keep 'Old Glory' flying at Georgia Chick-fil-A
There's an old cliche about firefighters bringing ladders to try to rescue cats from a tree, but Athens firefighters were called out this week to help rescue Old Glory.
There's an old cliche about firefighters bringing ladders to try to rescue cats from a tree, but Athens firefighters were called out this week to help rescue Old Glory.
Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
Former University of Georgia football star Bacarri Rambo arrested on rape charge
Bacarri Rambo was a former All-American safety for the UGA Bulldogs and worked with the coaching staff.
Bacarri Rambo was a former All-American safety for the UGA Bulldogs and worked with the coaching staff.
Woman shows up to hospital after being shot, police investigate
Police are working to learn how a woman ended up at an Athens-Clarke County hospital after being shot in the early Wednesday morning.
Police are working to learn how a woman ended up at an Athens-Clarke County hospital after being shot in the early Wednesday morning.
Bodycam video shows Athens officers pulling woman from burning home
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is commending three of its officer for quickly extinguishing a fire and pull the resident out of the smoke-filled home.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is commending three of its officer for quickly extinguishing a fire and pull the resident out of the smoke-filled home.
'The psychology of being black': Psychologists seek to increase access to mental health services
Four Athens-based psychologists will host a Q&A session Wednesday night to discuss topics related to the stigma around mental health in the African-American community.
Four Athens-based psychologists will host a Q&A session Wednesday night to discuss topics related to the stigma around mental health in the African-American community.
Police: Athens-Clarke County commissioner found dead
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner has died, police confirmed Sunday morning.
An Athens-Clarke County commissioner has died, police confirmed Sunday morning.
First Amendment expert breaks down the difference between peaceful and lawful protesting
“There’s peaceful and then there’s lawful,” one First Amendment expert said.
“There’s peaceful and then there’s lawful,” one First Amendment expert said.
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Athens commissioner tests positive for coronavirus
One Athens-Clarke County commissioner was front and center at a Sunday protest in Athens where thousands gathered over the death of George Floyd.
One Athens-Clarke County commissioner was front and center at a Sunday protest in Athens where thousands gathered over the death of George Floyd.
Police: Missing Athens woman found safe after search
Athens-Clarke County police said they have located a 61-year-old woman after a 10-hour search.
Athens-Clarke County police said they have located a 61-year-old woman after a 10-hour search.
Athens mayor, commissioners call for the relocation of Confederate monument
From Virginia to Alabama to Georgia, local governments have started to remove Confederate monuments amid the growing call for anti-racism.
From Virginia to Alabama to Georgia, local governments have started to remove Confederate monuments amid the growing call for anti-racism.
Athens bars reopen, must limit occupancy according to governor's guidelines
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Dozens of bars line the streets of downtown Athens. After two long months, they were allowed to reopen on Monday as outlined by Governor Brian Kemp’s guidelines.
Women wanted for using stolen credit cards around Georgia strike again
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for two women accused of stealing cards and cash from a local business owner.
Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for two women accused of stealing cards and cash from a local business owner.
UGA professor honors dad by running 56 miles on his 56th birthday
Imagine celebrating your 56th birthday by running, swimming and bike riding a total of 70.3 miles. An Athens man did just that to honor his father who passed away at the same age.
Imagine celebrating your 56th birthday by running, swimming and bike riding a total of 70.3 miles. An Athens man did just that to honor his father who passed away at the same age.
Police say Athens men attacked 2 UGA graduates, blames stress from COVID-19
Eric Mitchell was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated battery and aggravated assault
Eric Mitchell was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated battery and aggravated assault
Former Dawg hopes to stay hot when PGA Tour resumes
Former Georgia Bulldog Brendon Todd was playing some of the best golf of his life prior to the PGA Tour's hiatus. He hopes he can continue his hot streak when play resumes June 11th.
Former Georgia Bulldog Brendon Todd was playing some of the best golf of his life prior to the PGA Tour's hiatus. He hopes he can continue his hot streak when play resumes June 11th.
Police: Missing 9-year-old Athens-Clarke County boy found safe
Athens-Clarke County police ended their search for 9-year-old boy who was reported as missing Sunday.
Athens-Clarke County police ended their search for 9-year-old boy who was reported as missing Sunday.