10+ hour, 23+ min ago  (136+ words) WUGA Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Since 1969, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has brought together classical stars and emerging artists for concerts in New York and on the road. They return to Athens on April 29th with Quintet…...

5+ hour, 37+ min ago  (100+ words) WUGA Georgia has declared a level one drought response After monitoring drought conditions in Georgia for several months, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division declared a Level One Drought Response for public water systems using both surface water and groundwater on…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago  (157+ words) Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz released the 2026 State of the Community Address on Monday night. In the twenty-minute address, Mayor Girtz emphasized the county's expected population growth in the coming decades. Girtz said that this influx of new residents will…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (244+ words) WUGA Restaurants across Athens to support CCSD financial education program Clarke County School District (CCSD) is partnering with several restaurants in Athens to raise money to continue it's Gifted Savings program. This program helps graduating seniors in CCSD by providing…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (145+ words) Early voting starts in Georgia today for the May primary elections. There are also numerous local elections on the ballot. Voters can head to the polls starting Monday to vote early in the state Democratic and Republican primaries, as well…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (144+ words) As early voting for the primary election begins Monday in Georgia, several environmental organizations will hold a forum with candidates vying for Athens-Clarke County's mayoral seat. Ten local organizations will host the forum Monday night, including the Athens Land Trust…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (85+ words) WUGA District 3 Commissioner Tiffany Taylor seeks reelection in May; focuses on delivering promises of unification District 3 in Athens-Clarke County covers much of East Athens, stretching from Oak Street to Robert Hardeman Road. Tiffany Taylor has held the commission seat in…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (270+ words) Today on Athens News Matters, Tammie Foote is the challenger in the race for the District 3 Commission seat in Athens-Clarke County. Athens News Matters: April 25th, 2026 Today on Athens News Matters, Tammie Foote is the challenger in the race for the…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (89+ words) WUGA Classical Revolution brings chamber music to the coffee shop Classical music may seem hard to access, as well as unpopular with younger audiences. Some might say this art form needs a transformation. That's exactly what a nationwide movement hopes…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (116+ words) In South Georgia, the Pineland Road fire has scorched tens of thousands of acres, while the Highway 82 fire has destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations. Hundreds evacuate as wildfires spread across Georgia and Florida Wildfires are burning across Georgia…...