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Community resources help relieve the burden of SNAP freeze

Ari Goodmark
Updated 22 mins ago

As a result of the recent government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits were no longer available beginning Nov 1. Read MoreCommunity resources help relieve the burden of SNAP freeze

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Weekend lane closures planned on SR 316 for paving work

CLARY WATSON
Updated 1 hr ago

Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes in both directions on State Route 316 from Julian Drive to the State Route 10 Loop this weekend for paving work. Read MoreWeekend lane closures planned on SR 316 for paving work

UGAPD Blotter: Cocaine found at UGA SLC, aggravated battery and more

Sophia Eppley
Updated 58 mins ago

On Oct. 29, the University of Georgia Police Department was dispatched to the Science Learning Center in reference to a suspicious substance found on the scene. Read MoreUGAPD Blotter: Cocaine found at UGA SLC, aggravated battery and more

CCSD wins Leadership Development Award from Georgia Charter System

Hogan Rigole
Updated 58 mins ago

The Clarke County School District has won the Georgia Charter System Foundation’s 2025 Leadership Development Award, according to a CCSD press release. Read MoreCCSD wins Leadership Development Award from Georgia Charter System

North Avenue Tax Allocation District open house sessions to take place in November

Gracie Howard
Updated 58 mins ago

The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department and the North Avenue Tax Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee have announced dates for drop-in open house sessions, as well as an online survey, to collect resident input on what they would like to have constructed within TAD boundaries. Read MoreNorth Avenue Tax Allocation District open house sessions to take place in November

Tradition, Chivalry, Para Siempre: How UGA’s Latin Greek Life transcends cultural barriers to do good

Bianca Orfila-Molinet
Updated 3 hrs ago

Latin American students at the University of Georgia are few and far between. According to data from 2023, Hispanic or Latino students make up just about 5.8% of undergraduates and 5.6% of graduates at UGA. Despite this, students from Latin American backgrounds make their mark on campus in many ways. Read MoreTradition, Chivalry, Para Siempre: How UGA’s Latin Greek Life transcends cultural barriers to do good

Sports

Georgia men’s tennis advancing at the ITA South Sectional in Athens

Faith Stokes
2 hrs ago

Georgia men’s tennis kicked off the first day of the ITA South Sectional at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex with three Bulldogs advancing in singles and one pairing in doubles. Read MoreGeorgia men’s tennis advancing at the ITA South Sectional in Athens

Georgia women's basketball overwhelms Furman 91-45 behind dominant all-around effort

Romell Williams
Updated 3 hrs ago

Georgia women’s basketball didn’t waste time setting the tone Thursday night. The Bulldogs opened with pace, pressure and poise, racing out to a 56-point first half and never looking back in a… Read MoreGeorgia women's basketball overwhelms Furman 91-45 behind dominant all-around effort

Georgia soccer’s SEC title pursuit cut short by Vanderbilt in 2-0 semifinal loss

Drew Renner
Updated 58 mins ago

Georgia soccer’s SEC title hopes slipped away in Pensacola, Florida, on Thursday, as Vanderbilt junior Sydney Watts buried two goals to hand the Bulldogs a 2-0 defeat in the SEC Tournament sem… Read MoreGeorgia soccer’s SEC title pursuit cut short by Vanderbilt in 2-0 semifinal loss

Josh Alexander reflects on career following 100th win as Athens Academy football head coach

Ryan Erdossy
Updated 13 hrs ago

As the buzzer echoed through the stadium, Athens Academy players swarmed coach Josh Alexander, celebrating a 49-28 victory over Commerce on Sept. 19 and the coach’s 100th win at the helm. Read MoreJosh Alexander reflects on career following 100th win as Athens Academy football head coach

Georgia's Culbreth named SEC Freshman of the Week

Evan Waldman
Nov 6, 2025

Georgia freshman JD Culbreth was named SEC Golf Freshman of the Week on Wednesday following his record-setting performance at last week’s Ka’anapali Classic. Read MoreGeorgia's Culbreth named SEC Freshman of the Week

'He’s always there': Evan Parente embracing Georgia hockey captaincy

Nicholas Eriksen
Updated 9 hrs ago

Not everyone is born a leader. Read More'He’s always there': Evan Parente embracing Georgia hockey captaincy

Galleries & Multimedia

PHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Furman

5 hrs ago

Scenes from the women's basketball game between the University of Georgia and Furman University at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Georgia won 91-45. Read MorePHOTOS: UGA Women's Basketball vs. Furman

The Front Page: Tagging along on a UGA campus tour

7 hrs ago

In this episode, host Allison Mawn heads over to the UGA Visitors Center to join a campus tour, chatting with tour guides and prospective UGA students. Read MoreThe Front Page: Tagging along on a UGA campus tour

PHOTOS: Georgia Men's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore

Updated 12 hrs ago

The Georgia men's basketball team faced Maryland Eastern Shore at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Georgia won 94-29. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia Men's Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore

PHOTOS: Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

Updated 12 hrs ago

Scenes from the Georgia vs. Bellarmine men's basketball game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Georgia won 104-59. Read MorePHOTOS: Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

PHOTOS: Women's Basketball vs. Alabama State

Updated 12 hrs ago

Scenes from the women’s basketball game between Alabama State and Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Read MorePHOTOS: Women's Basketball vs. Alabama State

PHOTOS: Georgia Baseball vs. West Georgia

Updated Nov 6, 2025

The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team faced off against the West Georgia Wolves in a fall exhibition game at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The teams played a total of 1… Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia Baseball vs. West Georgia

WEEK IN PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida, Frat Beach, Creatures at Creature and more

Updated Nov 6, 2025

This week in Athens, UGA Rescue Paws hosted their sixth annual fall festival with dogs from multiple local shelters and rescues, The University of Georgia Lady Ice Dawgs faced Auburn Universit… Read MoreWEEK IN PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida, Frat Beach, Creatures at Creature and more

BEST OF: Georgia vs. Florida

Updated Nov 4, 2025

Our favorite scenes from the game between Georgia and Florida at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. Read MoreBEST OF: Georgia vs. Florida

PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida second half

Updated Nov 1, 2025

Scenes from the second half of the Georgia vs. Florida football game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Georgia won 24-20. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida second half

PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida first half

Updated Nov 1, 2025

Scenes from the first half of the Georgia vs. Florida football game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The score is tied 10-10 at halftime. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida first half

PHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida Pregame

Updated Nov 1, 2025

Scenes from before the game between Georgia and Florida at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Read MorePHOTOS: Georgia vs. Florida Pregame

PHOTOS: Frat Beach 2025

Updated Nov 4, 2025

Frat Beach is an annual event on Saint Simons Island, where University of Georgia fraternities and sororities meet on the beach and dress in costume ahead of the Georgia vs. Florida game. Read MorePHOTOS: Frat Beach 2025

Lifestyle & Culture

2025 Most Best Awards Winners Announced

Staff Reports
Updated Nov 6, 2025

We made a call to our readers to find out which Athens staples were their top choices, and then we picked a few favorites of our own. From best seasonal cocktail to best kept secret, here are your 2025 Most Best Award Winners. Read More2025 Most Best Awards Winners Announced

Finding community: Through uncertain times, third places persist in Athens

Gabbi Santeiro
5 hrs ago

The outdoor courtyard at Creature Comforts Brewing Company hummed with conversation on the evening of Sept. 24. The Athens Farmers Market (AFM), which sets up here every Wednesday between March and November, saw everyone from University of Georgia students, to locals and families. Patrons weighed vendors’ offers and savored the brewery’s pours in a social space outside the confines of work, school and home.

Three Dogs & a Girl Bakery: Izzy Marler's journey to overcoming challenges

Jessica Ryan
Updated 2 hrs ago

Through doughy treats and warm pastries, Izzy Marler is paving the way for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to learn real-world skills and overcome fears at Three Dogs & a Girl Bakery.

Nuçi's Space hosts Live In Orbit: Galactic Carnival

Jessica Ryan
Updated 22 hrs ago

Local Athens bands rocked the city with galactic, “out of this world” performances. On Wednesday, Nov. 5 Nuçi's Space hosted the Live In Orbit: Galactic Carnival featuring music from two bands, food, drinks, raffles and face paint complete with cosmic vibes. Read MoreNuçi's Space hosts Live In Orbit: Galactic Carnival

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Opinion

OPINION: The Athens assailant in the Nazi uniform is not an isolated incident

Elijah King
5 hrs ago

On Thursday, Oct. 23, a man dressed in a black uniform with a swastika armband, was arrested for breaking a University of Georgia student’s nose with a glass beer mug.

EDITORIAL: A thank you to our readers and donors from Rivalry Week

KATIE GUENTHNER
Nov 6, 2025

For six years, The Red & Black and The Independent Florida Alligator have held a friendly competition alongside the Georgia-Florida game — The Rivalry Issue. For the two weeks leading up to kickoff, each newsroom does its best to raise more money in donations than the other, all while creating a joint paper published and distributed in both Athens and Gainesville, Florida.

GUEST COLUMN: UGA needs to end its obsession with cars

Carter Ray
Updated Nov 5, 2025

With the recent decision to demolish Legion Pool to add 70 more parking spaces, we see yet another example of the University of Georgia falling victim to car-centric land use and development. Despite college campuses around the country typically serving as a model for how to create walkable, mixed-use spaces where you don’t need a car, our current administration seems as though they would rather turn prime real estate into more parking lots. Read MoreGUEST COLUMN: UGA needs to end its obsession with cars

OPINION: How can Democrats uplift Georgia voters?

Elijah King
Updated Nov 5, 2025

Right now, it’s easy to tune out of politics—and who can blame you? Our political divide has grown merciless, and our civic energy is running on empty. Yet, the crushing effects of national, state and local politics are still being felt everyday by Georgians. Read MoreOPINION: How can Democrats uplift Georgia voters?

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