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.

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.

Athens-Clarke County police search for missing 4-year-old

Police and Fire in Athens-Clarke County are seeking the public's assistance in their search for a missing 4-year-old child. 

Masked gunmen rob store, Athens police investigate

Athens-Clarke County police are searching for the two men connected to the armed robbery of an auto parts store Wednesday.

Local group makes 11,500 masks for those in need

The demand for protective masks has been higher than the supply, but the gap is smaller now with the efforts of one local mask making group.

Georgia chalk artist creates mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery

A chalk artist in Athens, Georgia, created a mural in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man who was killed while running in February and whose death has sparked protests against racial violence.

Athens Farmers Market to reopen Saturday with restrictions

After about a month of ordering take out and foregoing haircuts, Georgians returned to somewhat normal habits last week.

Athens commissioner calls for release of inmates during coronavirus pandemic

Jails across the U.S. have been hit hard by the coronavirus. Fortunately, no positive cases have been reported at the Athens-Clarke County Jail. But one county commissioner is demanding the release of certain inmates out of health concerns.

Here's how one Athens initiative hopes to flatten the curve of economic losses

Health officials want to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases, but other organizations hope to flatten the curve of economic losses for local restaurants.

UGA survey shows majority of Georgians disapprove of reopening businesses

A University of Georgia survey conducted late this month reveals a large majority of Georgians disapprove of Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen certain businesses.