At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States and …

Dec 14, 2024 · Today on Athens News Matters, how a new report on the state of the Latino community in Georgia hopes to challenge stereotypes about this community. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit filed by a local nonprofit.

Jan 18, 2025 · Today on Athens News Matters, District 120 Representative Houston Gaines and District 122 Representative Spencer Frye reveal their priorities for this year’s legislative session.

Jan 25, 2025 · In 2022, only 32% of 4th grade students in Georgia were proficient readers. However, reading proficiency by this grade predicts educational outcomes later in life.

Dec 26, 2024 · Public radio music stations welcome hundreds of musicians a year into their studios for intimate versions of songs you won't hear or see anywhere else.

Dec 28, 2024 · At 9 a.m. Sunday ET, nearly 65,000 customers were without power in Mississippi, down from 93,000 around 1 a.m., according to electric utility tracking website ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Avian influenza has a grip on dairy herds in California, a few people have fallen seriously ill in North America and researchers have found that a single mutation could give the virus a better foothold in a person's upper airways.. At the same time, those who're tracking avian influenza's footsteps say most of us don't need to be preoccupied with the virus as we go about our day, at least for now.

Jan 18, 2025 · The first week of this year’s legislative session in Georgia is now over. The House and Senate hoppers are filling up with bills on topics ranging from transgender youth in sports to designating an official addiction recovery awareness day. Spencer Frye represents District 122 in the Georgia House ...

Dec 23, 2024 · Music from High Cotton featuring The Good Grief Trio Dec 24 & 26, 9pm. A beloved annual holiday tradition that originated in Athens 9 years ago, The Good Grief Trio covers Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas.Featuring Greg Hankins on Piano, Luca Lombardi on bass, and Seth Hendershot on drums, the performance was recorded live at High Cotton Music Hall on December 12th, 2024.

Nov 21, 2024 · Athens First United Methodist Church Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Date: Monday, November 25 Location: 327 N Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601 El Paso Tacos & Tequila Time: 4pm to 8pm Date: Tuesday, November 26 Location: 255 W Washington St (Downtown Athens) Sheats Social Services Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: Wednesday, November 27 Location: The Sparrow’s Nest (745 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606)