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Aaron Hale/UGA Today Caleb Adams was one of those curious kids who was mesmerized by outer space—the mystery, the possibilities for new discoveries, and the futuristic gadgets that make space exploration possible. He once did an elementary school reading report on American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh and the discovery of Pluto. “I always had space books and watched Carl Sagan’s (TV series)  Cosmos ,” he says. Today, Adams is helping shape the future of humankind’s ventures into

Photographer Georgia Darsey spent the afternoon of the University of Georgia’s Homecoming Parade in downtown Athens and at UGA’s Spec Towns Track. Here is some of what Georgia experienced in her own words and photos. On October 3, 2025, I spent the afternoon photographing at the Spec Towns Track in Athens, Georgia, capturing UGA athletes during their practice sessions. I focused on several standout athletes — Alon Rogow in pole vault, Maximus Tucker and Romet Vahter in high j

By Aaron Hale/UGA Today When Dr. Chip Chambers walks into an exam room at Self Regional Healthcare in rural Greenwood, South Carolina, he always begins with the same question: “How can I help?” And then, he lets them talk.  As the patients describe their ailments or injuries or updates to the fresh-faced doctor with the red beard and kind eyes, it’s unlikely they’re picturing Chambers in his previous life leading student section cheers at Georgia Bulldogs football games. As

By Joe Johnson A 20-year-old student recently reported to police that someone tried to extort him. He said that he had been engaged in conversation with a male through the Grindr app and after having provided him with nude photo of himself the male threatened distribute them to his family members if he didn’t pay $1,000. The profile used by the extortionist was deleted from Grindr soon after the incident.

The University of Georgia ihas issued the following alert, which comes a week after three teenagers were wounded during a shooting on...

By Joe Johnson The regional bomb disposal unit recently responded to the Athens-Clarke County Landfill to investigate a possible bomb. On...

From the University of Georgia Center for the Performing Arts: “Hewitt’s mastery of distinct voices flowing in clear counterpoint was...

By Erica Techo/UGA Today Mobile health apps could help improve health among older adults with diabetes, according to a study by...

stock photo By Joe Johnson A University of Georgia student recently went downtown with friends during a night of drinking and now wonders...

Released by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: The afternoon carried on like this — Thile gently guiding the show like he...

By Joe Johnson Brittani Ann Clark was arrested early in the evening of September 3rd after she rummaged around the porch of a home on...

Released by the University of Georgia Center for the Performing Arts: “Wonderful, catchy instrumental music with melodies that associate...

The following was released by the Clarke County School District: On Friday, Sept. 5, University of Georgia students who are part of the...

By Joe Johnson County police are investigating a University of Georgia student’s allegation that she was sexually assaulted by an Uber...

The following was issued today by the University of Georgia At approximately 8:51 p.m. on August 29, the University of Georgia alert...

The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing. The university said...

By Joe Johnson A University of Georgia student reported the theft of a mini fridge from his fraternity house on South Lumpkin Street. The...

Released by Arbor Terrace Athens: Arbor Terrace Athens is calling all Dawg fans—and that includes you! You're invited to join us for an...

stock photo By Joe Johnson The Athens-Clarke County Police Department recently used a helicopter and K-9 unit to search for a peeping...

Released by Arbor Terrace Athens: Arbor Terrace Athens is calling all Dawg fans—and that includes you! You're invited to join us for an...