Living

“Hail the New, Ye Lads and Lasses”

• Sheri & Bill Eppright
• Dec 30, 2012

At Holiday time, emotional stimulants swirl around us like flying kaleidoscopes; then a new year's reality quickly follows...

Gianna is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

• Athens Area Humane Society
• Dec 28, 2012

Gianna was rescued from a hoarding situation, and she's a beautiful, outgoing (yet quiet) cat! And she has a unique feature... no tail!

Willie is the AAHS Adoptable Dog of the Week!

• Athens Area Humane Society
• Dec 27, 2012

Willie is a great guy who loves other dogs, cats and people of all ages! He's learning how great life can be now, with lots of love and attention.

Weather

Christmas Day Forecast: Severe Storms, Threat of Tornadoes and High Winds

• North Georgia Weather
• Dec 24, 2012

Be prepared for severe weather on Christmas day and evening.

Government

Oconee County Reports Surplus For 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and Spending From 2009 Tax

• Lee Becker
• Dec 22, 2012

Oconee County has $4.7 million in unspent revenue from the 2004 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax of 2004 according to the required annual report published Thursday.

Local Connections

Athens Academy K3 classes give to a family in need

• Jordan Beaman
• Dec 21, 2012

The Athens Academy K3 classes are learning at a young age what it means to give to others. They brought in gifts for a family that has several adopted children, many of whom receive services from ESP.

It's Back.... Pets and Wonder 2013!

• Athens Area Humane Society
• Dec 21, 2012

Get Inked for the Animals... A Fundraiser benefiting the Athens Area Humane Society.

Government

Hard Labor Creek Loan Put Forward For January Vote at Oconee County Board of Commissioners Meeting

• Lee Becker
• Dec 20, 2012

The Oconee County Board of Commissions took the first step Tuesday night toward acceptance of $5.8 million in new debt for construction of the Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir.

The Bunny with a Bright Red Bow

• Pat Thomas
• Dec 19, 2012

Thinking of giving a pet as a present? Think twice!

Blueberry is the AAHS Adoptable Cat of the Week!

• Athens Area Humane Society
• Dec 19, 2012

Blueberry was adopted for AAHS earlier this year, but her owner recently passed away and she is longing to find another person to love her for who she is!