Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz announced that he would be pushing county commissioners for additional funding for public safety in the wake of the murder of Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week.

Earlier this month, The Monkees' Micky Dolenz visited Athens, Ga., where members of R.E.M., mayor Kelly Girtz and the town itself gave him an enthusiastic reception. Hundreds of fans gathered outside historic Wuxtry Records on Nov. 3, 2023 for selfies and signed copies of Dolenz Sings R.E.M.. Now back in Los Angeles, Dolenz is reflecting on how this 'Georgia moment' fits into his storied career as a Monkee, musician, director and producer.

Nearly four dozen mayors from South Georgia to North Georgia want stricter gun laws.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced new statewide restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus Monday. The order closes bars and nightclubs, bans most...