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Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, but against Vandy, the Bulldogs were both.

Georgia Will Need All the Luck It Can Get Against Alabama - Flagpole There’s a cliche saying in sports, and in life, that sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Saturday on a third-and-4 from the Georgia 43, quarterback Gunner Stockton threw a ball down the field, and it was deflected by a Vanderbilt defender. Rather than have the opening drive of the secon...

Recap of last night's show at the 40 Watt Club by photographer Mary Beth Bryan.

Photo Gallery: S.G. Goodman at 40 Watt Club - Flagpole S.G. Goodman headlined a show at 40 Watt Club with an opening set from Julia Barfield on Thursday, Oct. 1. Check out the photos below. Julia Barfield S.G. Goodman

Brenda Hankinson has replaced Justin Gillespie, convicted of cruelty to children, on the November ballot.

Dems Find Replacement for Athens State Senate Candidate Convicted of Felony - Flagpole Democrats have found a new candidate for an Athens-area state Senate district after the man originally slated to run was convicted of cruelty to children. A Madison County judge sentenced Justin Gillespie to two years in prison and five years on probation last month after finding him guilty during a...

The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission will consider new zoning at Georgia Square Mall for the third time tonight. But some of them think City Hall is meddling in the process.

Georgia Square Mall Redevelopment Hits Another Snag - Flagpole After developer Mark Jennings and The Leaven Group abandoned plans to use future property revenue to spice up a mixed-used development at Georgia Square Mall, he instead asked for a “special overlay district” giving him the flexibility he said he needed to get financing from Wall Street, as oppo...

Candidates for Athens-area seats in the state legislature debated during a forum last week.

Athens-Area Candidates for State Legislature Face the Voters - Flagpole Housing costs, homelessness and Flock cameras were among the topics candidates for Athens-area seats in the state legislature debated during a candidate forum last week. Organized by the Oconee Enterprise and retired UGA journalism professor Lee Becker’s news blog Oconee County Observations, the S...

This week's recap from Athens GA Live Music features Spoil, Stevie Tombstone, Ashley Wingo and more!

Athens GA Live Music Presents: Stevie Tombstone, Ashley Wingo, Missing and More - Flagpole With Gregory Frederick and Frank Russell behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpo...

Yesterday the Georgia Bulldogs beat the Oklahoma Sooners 41–13, and downtown Athens was alive with a sea of red and black.

Photo Gallery: UGA vs. Oklahoma Football Game - Flagpole Yesterday the Georgia Bulldogs beat the Oklahoma Sooners 41–13, and downtown Athens was alive with a sea of red and black. Flagpole photographer Jake Zerkel was on campus and downtown capturing the scene.

Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia agree the rise of corporate-owned housing needs to be addressed.

Democrats and Republicans Find Common Ground on Curbing Corporate Landlords - Flagpole It’s not often these days that candidates from across the political spectrum find common ground. But on the subject of how to create more affordable homes, both Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia this year can agree on one thing: It’s time to address the rise of corpo...

Casa de Amistad's fundraiser and community celebration will be held tomorrow at Athentic Brewing Co.

Calendar Pick: Our Casa Es Tu Casa - Flagpole Casa de Amistad is a nonprofit that was founded in 2000 in response to the housing crisis affecting Latino families in Athens. The organization’s focus has since shifted toward adult education, literacy and community empowerment, reaching communities across the broader Northeast Georgia region. Ou...