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A daughter's legacy: Cathy Semeria turns grief into advocacy

Sophia Hou
Updated 11 hrs ago

Cathy Semeria understands what it means to be transformed by grief.

Nearly a decade after losing her daughter, she has learned to find meaning in her pain through ministry and community advocacy. Her recently co-authored book, “Grieve Like a Mother, Survive Like a Warrior,” explores grief, healing and the search for purpose after loss. Read MoreA daughter's legacy: Cathy Semeria turns grief into advocacy

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CCSD announces Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year

Hogan Rigole
Updated 3 hrs ago

The Clarke County School District has announced Timothy Pritchett and Brian Smith as the 2025-26 Teacher and Support Professional of the Year, according to a CCSD press release. Read MoreCCSD announces Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year

Turning Point USA hosts Frank Turek and Lucas Miles at UGA for ‘Ask Me Anything’ event

Sophia Hou
Updated 3 hrs ago

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the University of Georgia’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted speakers Frank Turek and Lucas Miles at Park Hall for an “Ask Me Anything” event titled “The Cost of Conviction.” Read MoreTurning Point USA hosts Frank Turek and Lucas Miles at UGA for ‘Ask Me Anything’ event

Athens on the ballot: Q&A with Michael Thurmond, candidate for Georgia governor

Gracie Howard
Updated 6 hrs ago

Michael Thurmond is no stranger to public service. The Athens-Clarke County native and 2026 candidate for Georgia governor launched his campaign earlier this year following an extensive career in the state’s political sector. Holding past offices including chief executive officer (CEO) of DeKalb County, superintendent of DeKalb County School District, state labor commissioner and director of Georgia’s Department of Family and Children’s Services, Thurmond’s state political career began in 1986, when he became the first African American to represent Athens in the Georgia General Assembly since Reconstruction. Read MoreAthens on the ballot: Q&A with Michael Thurmond, candidate for Georgia governor

Athens apartments are pushing for early leases and raising prices

Emma Wilson
Updated 11 hrs ago

Only a couple of months after moving into their off-campus apartments, University of Georgia students are already being urged to sign or renew leases for the 2026-27 school year. Many students are faced with increased prices, even for renewing their same lease, as apartment buildings often raise their rent the longer students wait to sign a lease. Read MoreAthens apartments are pushing for early leases and raising prices

Mentorship with meaning: LISTo brings UGA students together through Hispanic culture

Adaleigh Weber
19 hrs ago

For Spanish speakers, the word “listo” means “ready”. At the University of Georgia, LISTo stands for Latinos Invested in the Students of Tomorrow, and it is an organization that promotes career readiness, personal growth, relationships and appreciation for Hispanic culture through establishe… Read MoreMentorship with meaning: LISTo brings UGA students together through Hispanic culture

Sports

Rock Lobsters gear up for Saturday’s home opener

Zach Pascuzzi
Updated 18 mins ago

If they weren’t satisfied by 17 total goals and a pair of road wins over the Indiana Sentinels, the Athens Rock Lobsters will have an opportunity to bolster their statement start to their seco… Read MoreRock Lobsters gear up for Saturday’s home opener

Athens-area high school football playoff picture: Where each team stands as postseason nears

Staff Reports
Updated 14 hrs ago

Clarke Central, Region 8-AAAAA Read MoreAthens-area high school football playoff picture: Where each team stands as postseason nears

Ball for all: Classic City Dawgs brings adapted sports to Athens

Jake Branan
Updated 11 hrs ago

Organized sports can be difficult to access for children with disabilities, especially when it would often require a commute to the Atlanta area. Read MoreBall for all: Classic City Dawgs brings adapted sports to Athens

Former Georgia swimmer Abby McCulloh named among 30 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year

Gracie Fisher
Updated Oct 23, 2025

Former Georgia swimmer Abby McCulloh has been named one of the 30 national honorees for the 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, the NCAA announced Wednesday. Read MoreFormer Georgia swimmer Abby McCulloh named among 30 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year

OPINION: Mike Bobo isn’t the villain Georgia fans think he is

Owen McDaniel
Updated 15 hrs ago

When any sports team has an extended period of dominance and then starts to falter, it is a fan’s natural instinct to start pointing fingers. While players and administrators sometimes shoulde… Read MoreOPINION: Mike Bobo isn’t the villain Georgia fans think he is

Georgia hockey to host “Pink in the Rink” game supporting breast cancer awareness

Katielee Smith
Updated Oct 23, 2025

The Ice Dawgs are trading their usual red and black for pink this Friday in their matchup against Georgia Tech.The team’s annual “Pink in the Rink” game will be Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at A… Read MoreGeorgia hockey to host “Pink in the Rink” game supporting breast cancer awareness

Galleries & Multimedia

PHOTOS: Rocky Horror Picture Show Opening Night

Updated 3 hrs ago

The University of Georgia's University Union opened it's annual production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 in the Tate Theatre in Athens, Georgia. Read MorePHOTOS: Rocky Horror Picture Show Opening Night

Athens on the ballot: Mike Thurmond

Updated 11 hrs ago

In this episode of Athens on the ballot, Red & Black politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Mike Thurmond, an Athens local who is running for governor of Georgia in the 2026 election. Read MoreAthens on the ballot: Mike Thurmond

PHOTOS: Lyndon House Arts Center Gallery Renaming

Updated 16 hrs ago

The Lyndon House Arts Center hosted a ceremony officially renaming the South Gallery after co-founder Nancy Lukasiewicz, who passed away in 2022, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The Nancy Lukasiewi… Read MorePHOTOS: Lyndon House Arts Center Gallery Renaming

PHOTOS: UGA Volleyball vs. Mississippi State

Updated Oct 22, 2025

The University of Georgia volleyball team hosted Mississippi State University at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Georgia won 3-2. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Volleyball vs. Mississippi State

PHOTOS: Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard

Updated Oct 22, 2025

On Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, dozens of costumed canines marched down the streets of Athens' historic Boulevard neighborhood as a part of the 2025 Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard celebration. The par… Read MorePHOTOS: Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard

PHOTOS: UGA Soccer vs. Auburn

Oct 20, 2025

The University of Georgia soccer team hosted Auburn University of their last home game of the season in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Soccer vs. Auburn

PHOTOS: Historic Athens Porchfest

Updated Oct 22, 2025

Scenes from the seventh annual Historic Athens Porchfest in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Read MorePHOTOS: Historic Athens Porchfest

WEEK IN PHOTOS: AthHalf, SDT Greek Grind, Protests, College Gameday and more

Updated Oct 21, 2025

This week in Athens, Athfest Educates held its annual Athhalf half marathon, the University of Georgia's Young Democratic Socialists of America held their "UGA & Athens Stand with Palestin… Read MoreWEEK IN PHOTOS: AthHalf, SDT Greek Grind, Protests, College Gameday and more

PHOTOS: No Kings Protest

Updated Oct 20, 2025

Multiple protesters gathered in Athens, Georgia for a No Kings protest in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 18. 2025. Protesters showed up to express their discontent with Donald Trump and hi… Read MorePHOTOS: No Kings Protest

BEST OF: Georgia vs. Ole Miss

Updated Oct 20, 2025

Our favorite scenes from the game between the University of Georgia and the University of Mississippi at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Read MoreBEST OF: Georgia vs. Ole Miss

PHOTOS: Georgia vs Ole Miss Second Half

Updated Oct 19, 2025

Scenes from the second half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Georgia won 43-35. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs Ole Miss Second Half

PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Ole Miss First Half

Updated Oct 19, 2025

Scenes from the first half of the Georgia vs. Ole Miss football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Ole Miss leads 21-20 at halftime. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs. Ole Miss First Half

Lifestyle & Culture

2025 Most Best Awards: vote for your favorite things to eat, drink and do in Athens

Updated Oct 15, 2025

The Most Best Awards are back in 2025, and we are asking our readers to vote on which Athens staples are your top choices. From best brunch to best trivia — we want to hear from you! Read More2025 Most Best Awards: vote for your favorite things to eat, drink and do in Athens

Come up to the Tate Theatre: UGA celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Emma Peterson
Updated 6 hrs ago

If you stepped into the Tate Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23, you would be met with a sea of “V” marked foreheads, unique costumes and the University of Georgia’s showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” celebrating its 50th anniversary, presented by University Union. Read MoreCome up to the Tate Theatre: UGA celebrates the 50th anniversary of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Shaping Athens' creative heart: How Serra Jaggar built Indie South

Guinevere Grant
Updated 2 hrs ago

On a breezy Saturday morning, the Indie South Fair feels like a festival of creativity; rows of tents filled with handmade jewelry, vintage clothes and ceramic mugs, all anchored by the charm of Athens’ artistic spirit. At the center of it all is Serra Jaggar, the woman who turned a parking-lot idea into one of the city’s most beloved markets. Read MoreShaping Athens' creative heart: How Serra Jaggar built Indie South

Creating culinary community: Fooks Foods brings taste of home to Asian students

Isabelle Farina
Updated 11 hrs ago

After decades of experience in the food industry, Karen Fooks is ready to settle down on a beach somewhere. Until then, she will keep supporting Athens’ Asian community and running her local Asian grocery store, Fooks Foods.

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OPINIÓN: Mike Bobo no es el villano que los aficionados de Georgia creen que es

Owen McDaniel, Traducción: Nathan Valles
Updated 2 hrs ago

Cuando cualquier equipo deportivo tiene un período prolongado de dominio y luego comienza a decaer, es instinto natural de los aficionados empezar a señalar culpables. Aunque los jugadores y a… Read MoreOPINIÓN: Mike Bobo no es el villano que los aficionados de Georgia creen que es

Mentoría con propósito: LISTo une a los estudiantes de UGA a través de la cultura hispana

Addie Weber, Traducción: Nathan Valles
Updated 2 hrs ago

Para los hispanohablantes, la palabra “listo” significa “preparado”. En la Universidad de Georgia, LISTo es el acrónimo de Latinos Invested in the Students of Tomorrow (“Latinos Invertidos en … Read MoreMentoría con propósito: LISTo une a los estudiantes de UGA a través de la cultura hispana

The Cottage: ayudando a las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual a sanar a través de la comunidad y la defensa

Ari Goodmark, Traducción: Nathan Valles
Updated 2 hrs ago

Más de la mitad de las mujeres y casi uno de cada tres hombres han experimentado violencia sexual que involucró contacto físico durante su vida, según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención… Read MoreThe Cottage: ayudando a las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual a sanar a través de la comunidad y la defensa

El alcalde y la comisión de ACC discuten los cambios en el estacionamiento del centro y una nueva casa de hermandad femenina en la sesión de establecimiento de la agenda

Gracie Howard, Traducción: Nathan Valles
Updated 5 hrs ago

El alcalde y la comisión del condado de Athens-Clarke discutieron un acuerdo de reurbanización y una solicitud de zonificación para una nueva casa de hermandad femenina durante su sesión de es… Read MoreEl alcalde y la comisión de ACC discuten los cambios en el estacionamiento del centro y una nueva casa de hermandad femenina en la sesión de establecimiento de la agenda

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Opinion

GUEST COLUMN: Thanks to the Public Service Commission, Georgia Power never loses. But we do

Suzanna Karatassos
Updated 16 hrs ago

It’s hard to say which of my bills are increasing faster thanks to Republican policy: weekly groceries, insurance premiums or phone service? Read MoreGUEST COLUMN: Thanks to the Public Service Commission, Georgia Power never loses. But we do

OPINION: The price of prestige: rigor drives UGA students toward burnout

Alice Iancu
Updated 14 hrs ago

With midterms looming, frantic students pack the Miller Learning Center wall-to-wall. Study rooms have become the hottest commodity on campus. These aren’t just cramming sessions, they’re survival strategies for students in the face of the University of Georgia’s intense academic rigor.

OPINION: Mike Bobo isn’t the villain Georgia fans think he is

Owen McDaniel
Updated 15 hrs ago

When any sports team has an extended period of dominance and then starts to falter, it is a fan’s natural instinct to start pointing fingers. While players and administrators sometimes shoulder a portion of the blame, fans tend to single out coaches as their scapegoats. Read MoreOPINION: Mike Bobo isn’t the villain Georgia fans think he is

STUDENT VOICES: UGA students react to the exiting film industry in Georgia

Elijah King
Updated Oct 23, 2025

Georgia attracted Hollywood productions with massive tax breaks and cheaper crews for years. Several shows, movies and blockbusters became fixtures of the state. The activity and influx of productions filmed in Georgia bolstered the demand for other labor markets and industries such as construction, catering and hospitality. Read MoreSTUDENT VOICES: UGA students react to the exiting film industry in Georgia

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