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From FOX 5 Atlanta, WUGA and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. FOX 5 Atlanta28 minutes ago

    Jackson and Bottoms deliver emotional final pitches to voters, on FOX 5 Atlanta

    Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates dashed across the state Monday to deliver their final campaign messages ahead of Tuesday’s neck-and-neck election.

  2. WUGA49 minutes ago

    Gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Athens on the eve of Election Day, on WUGA

    About 100 Keisha Lance Bottoms supporters waited at College Square in downtown Athens Monday afternoon to hear from the gubernatorial democrat candidate on the eve of Election Day.

  3. Now Georgia2 hours ago

    Wanted driver hospitalized after truck overturns in Hart County pursuit, on Now Georgia

    HART COUNTY, Ga. — A Monroe driver wanted on family violence warrants was hospitalized Saturday after a Hart County deputy used a PIT maneuver to end a

  4. Online Athens5 hours ago

    Will it rain on Election Day in Georgia? Here's the forecast, on Online Athens

    Georgia voters can expect mostly dry weather Tuesday, with rain and thunderstorms becoming more likely across parts of the state Wednesday.

  5. SicEmDawgs.com5 hours ago

    Missouri at Georgia game on November 14 to be televised by ABC, on SicEmDawgs.com

    The Georgia football game at home against the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, November 14 will be televised by ABC at either 3:30pm or 7:30pm ET, the SEC has announced. Georgia-Missouri tickets currently start at around $170 each via our partner StubHub. The Bulldogs and Tigers last met in 2023 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, where […]

  6. Flagpole6 hours ago

    Photo Gallery: Wild Rumpus 2026, on Flagpole

    The Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle drew a mass of whimsical characters to downtown last Saturday night. Musicians lined the streets to cheer on the parade, which ended in a festival block of ghoulish entertainment. Check out photos from the parade and festivities below, courtesy of Flagpole photographer Jake Zerkel.

    Also reported byThe Red & Black

  7. Dawg Post7 hours ago

    Everything Georgia Football Coach Kirby Smart Said About Ole Miss, on Dawg Post

    ATHENS, Ga. - The University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart spoke with the media on Monday afternoon before this weekend’s conference match at Ole Miss. They offered the following comments.

  8. mainstreetnews.com8 hours ago

    Colbert Elementary recognizes October Students of the Month, on mainstreetnews.com

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  9. Dawg Post8 hours ago

    Georgia Football Is Back To The Standard On Defense, on Dawg Post

    Georgia's defense is officially back after a dominant game against the Florida Gators on Saturday,

  10. The Red & Black8 hours ago

    Treehouse Kid & Craft hosts second Little Joyfest, on The Red & Black

    Treehouse Kid & Craft brought families and local businesses together for Little Joyfest on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring food, pet adoptions, music and activities for all ages.

  11. WGAU Radio9 hours ago

    Georgia state troopers now accepting digital driver’s licenses, on WGAU Radio

    Drivers who want to use their digital license can notify the trooper and hold their phone near the reader to verify their identification.

  12. Online Athens12 hours ago

    What channel is Georgia WBB vs. West Georgia today? Time, TV schedule, on Online Athens

    Here's how to watch Georgia women's basketball's season opener, and Ayla Guzzardo's first game as the Lady Bulldogs head coach, against West Georgia.

  13. The Red & Black13 hours ago

    Donde votar en Athens-Clarke County: Una guia al Dia de Elecciones, on The Red & Black

    Con más de 20 lugares de votación en Athens-Clarke County (ACC) y votantes asignados a un lugar basado en su dirección, saber dónde votar puede ser un reto antes de la Elección General de Georgia de 2026 el martes, 3 de noviembre.

  14. Online Athens14 hours ago

    What channel is Georgia basketball vs North Carolina Central today? Time, TV schedule, on Online Athens

    What channel is Georgia basketball vs. North Carolina Central on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV to watch Blue Cain and Kanon Catchings.

  15. Online Athens14 hours ago

    When does Georgia play Ole Miss this week? Game time, date, TV, streaming, on Online Athens

    Here's information for Georgia vs. Ole Miss including a game time, TV channel and streaming for Week 10 of the 2026 college football season

  16. Online Athens14 hours ago

    Nosh brings eclectic dinner fare to Athentic Brewing | Exclusive, on Online Athens

    Available only on Monday evenings, Nosh brings a rotating menu of globally inspired dishes to Athentic Brewing's weekly trivia nights.

  17. WGAU Radio22 hours ago

    How to keep children active and curious throughout summer vacation, on WGAU Radio

    Make summer vacation a time of discovery for kids. Learn how to keep them active, curious, and engaged with exciting games and educational pursuits.

  18. Dawg Post22 hours ago

    How to Watch: No. 2 Georgia Football Travels to Ole Miss in Critical Showdown in Primetime, on Dawg Post

    ATHENS - Dawg Post fills you in on how to tune in as Kirby Smart and No. 2 UGA Football get set to play the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford.

  19. WSB-TVYesterday

    Band that got its start in Georgia gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, on WSB-TV

    The B-52s, formed in Athens in 1976, were given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

  20. mainstreetnews.comYesterday

    Comer Community Market celebrates fall with vendors and costume parade, on mainstreetnews.com

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  21. The Red & BlackYesterday

    More than scary costumes: Finding friends, politics and love at Wild Rumpus, on The Red & Black

    From elaborate costumes and political statements to longtime friendships and unexpected proposals, Athens’ 18th annual Wild Rumpus Halloween Spectacle and Parade commenced on Saturday, Oct. 31.

  22. Online AthensYesterday

    Retired general to speak at Watkinsville luncheon, on Online Athens

    Retired Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV will speak at a veterans luncheon on Nov. 5 at an Ashford Methodist church.

  23. The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionOct. 31

    Ken Sugiura: Georgia shows parity talk can wait after rout of Florida, on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    Georgia overwhelmed Florida with defense, turnovers and a powerful rushing attack on Saturday, looking every bit like an SEC title contender again.