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Here's where two-time reigning national champion Georgia football will open the new season in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. onlineathens.com/story/sport…
Georgia football begins three-peat chase atop preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Georgia football begins three-peat chase atop preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

Here's where two-time reigning national champion Georgia football will open the new season in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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A Georgia man has been accused of misappropriating over $30 million in funds that were supposed to be used on Bible donations, according to the DOJ. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
Georgia man posed as missionary, spent $30 million donated for Bibles, feds say

Georgia man posed as missionary, spent $30 million donated for Bibles, feds say

The DOJ has issued a warrant for Jason Gerald Shenk after he posed as a missionary and blew through $30 million in donations meant for Bibles.

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Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023. onlineathens.com/videos/spor…
Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard talks during preseason practice

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard talks during preseason practice

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023.

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Georgia football wide receiver Ladd McConkey speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023. onlineathens.com/videos/spor…
Georgia football wide receiver Ladd McConkey speaks to reporters

Georgia football wide receiver Ladd McConkey speaks to reporters

Georgia football wide receiver Ladd McConkey speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023.

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Georgia football wide receiver Arian Smith speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023 onlineathens.com/videos/spor…
Georgia football wide receiver Arian Smith

Georgia football wide receiver Arian Smith

Georgia football wide receiver Arian Smith speaks to reporters on Aug. 3, 2023

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The University of Georgia promotes from within in hiring a new police chief. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
University of Georgia hires long-time lawman as new police chief

University of Georgia hires long-time lawman as new police chief

The University of Georgia promotes from within in hiring a new police chief.

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An Elberton woman was sentenced to18 months in prison for making a bomb threat against the headquarters of Athens Democrats. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
Threat to bomb Democratic Party office in Athens lands woman in prison

Threat to bomb Democratic Party office in Athens lands woman in prison

An Elberton woman was sentenced to18 months in prison for making a bomb threat against the headquarters of Athens Democrats.

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If you have centipede grass in your lawns, Campbell Vaughn has some tips for you on how to keep it looking its best. augustachronicle.com/story/o…
Campbell Vaughn: Try these tips to keep centipede lawns looking healthy

Campbell Vaughn: Try these tips to keep centipede lawns looking healthy

If you have centipede grass in your lawns, Campbell Vaughn has some tips for you on how to keep it looking its best.

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According to this kid's mother, doctors only know of about three existing cases. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
10-year-old with rare seizure disorder joins Savannah Bananas for a game

10-year-old with rare seizure disorder joins Savannah Bananas for a game

The Make-A-Wish Foundation helped a Massachusetts boy with a rare seizure disorder fulfill his dream to be apart of the Savannah Bananas.

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Thieves are lurking in stores looking for easy targets to steal wallets with credit cards. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
Athens shoppers beware: Thieves eyeing wallets in shopping carts

Athens shoppers beware: Thieves eyeing wallets in shopping carts

Thieves are lurking in stores looking for easy targets to steal wallets with credit cards.

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Richard Tardits, the walk-on Frenchmen who played for the Bulldogs, is in his 50s, but shows no signs of slowing down, says Loran Smith. onlineathens.com/story/opini…
Loran Smith: 'Le Sack' finds ways to stay mentally and physically strong despite shorter days

Loran Smith: 'Le Sack' finds ways to stay mentally and physically strong despite shorter days

Richard Tardits, the walk-on Frenchmen who played for the Bulldogs, is in his 50s, but shows no signs of slowing down, says Loran Smith.

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As the U.S. experiences extreme heat throughout the summer, here's a look at the 10 hottest days on record in Athens, Georgia. onlineathens.com/story/weath…
Much of the U.S. is experiencing historic heat. What are the hottest days on record in Athens?

Much of the U.S. is experiencing historic heat. What are the hottest days on record in Athens?

As the U.S. experiences extreme heat throughout the summer, here's a look at the 10 hottest days on record in Athens, Georgia.

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Realignment isn’t finished, and the most powerful conferences tend to get bigger, at the expense of others. Here's an idea for three 20-team conferences. tennessean.com/story/sports/…
Here's my plan for three 20-team NCAA super-conferences. Who's in? Who's out? | Toppmeyer

Here's my plan for three 20-team NCAA super-conferences. Who's in? Who's out? | Toppmeyer

Realignment isn’t finished, and the most powerful conferences tend to get bigger, at the expense of others. Here's an idea for three 20-team conferences.

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As the U.S. experiences extreme heat throughout the summer, here's a look at the 10 hottest days on record in Athens, Georgia. onlineathens.com/story/weath…
Much of the U.S. is experiencing historic heat. What are the hottest days on record in Athens?

Much of the U.S. is experiencing historic heat. What are the hottest days on record in Athens?

As the U.S. experiences extreme heat throughout the summer, here's a look at the 10 hottest days on record in Athens, Georgia.

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The flight was going from Atlanta to New Orleans. onlineathens.com/story/trave…
Delta passenger arrested after injuring himself, attendant on flight to New Orleans

Delta passenger arrested after injuring himself, attendant on flight to New Orleans

A passenger on a Delta flight was arrested after police said he injured himself with a sharp object before grabbing and injuring a flight attendant.

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Agents of a drug squad fatally shot a man in a Georgia town after they said he pulled out a gun, authorities said Thursday. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
Drug agents fatally shoot 19-year-old man in south Georgia. They say he pulled out a gun

Drug agents fatally shoot 19-year-old man in south Georgia. They say he pulled out a gun

Agents of a drug squad fatally shot a man in a Georgia town after they said he pulled out a gun, authorities said Thursday.

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The University of Georgia promotes from within in hiring a new police chief. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
University of Georgia hires long-time lawman as new police chief

University of Georgia hires long-time lawman as new police chief

The University of Georgia promotes from within in hiring a new police chief.

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Javon Bullard calls Jamon Dumas-Johnson the 'voice' of the Georgia defense. Dumas-Johnson on Thursday addressed his reckless driving incident and 2023. onlineathens.com/story/sport…
Georgia football LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson on moving on from reckless driving charge

Georgia football LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson on moving on from reckless driving charge

Javon Bullard calls Jamon Dumas-Johnson the 'voice' of the Georgia defense. Dumas-Johnson on Thursday addressed his reckless driving incident and 2023.

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Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday a South Korean manufacturing company will locate a facility in Athens. onlineathens.com/story/busin…
Gov. Kemp announces deck framing company to locate in Athens, create 100 jobs

Gov. Kemp announces deck framing company to locate in Athens, create 100 jobs

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday a South Korean manufacturing company will locate a facility in Athens.

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A study by North Carolina Travel Guides ranked several north Georgia towns among its America's most picturesque small towns list. onlineathens.com/story/news/…
Athens is just a short drive to the No. 5 most picturesque small town in U.S., study says

Athens is just a short drive to the No. 5 most picturesque small town in U.S., study says

A study by North Carolina Travel Guides ranked several north Georgia towns among its America's most picturesque small towns list.

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