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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/19/2026 > family-sues-after-uga-student-killed-in-wrong-way-accident-in-2023 > 88755414007

$50M lawsuit filed in fatal wrong-way crash that killed UGA student

1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (227+ words) The family of a University of Georgia doctoral student killed in a wrong-way crash has filed a $50 million lawsuit as the man accused in the case remains on the run. Beth Buchanan, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia,…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/18/2026 > buc-ees-opening-new-store-near-georgia-heres-when-and-where > 88741707007

New Buc-ee's? One coming within 20 miles of Georgia. Here's where

21+ hour, 40+ min ago  (379+ words) Buc-ee's is an incredibly popular tourist stop, and many communities are dying for new locations. Does that include Georgia? Yes, and we have news of another location nearby. A new Buc-ee's is in development in Monroe County off I-75 on Rumble…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/10/2026 > six-flags-over-georgia-opening-2026-dates-tickets-job-opportunities > 88606191007

When does Six Flags Over Georgia open 2026? Tickets, jobs available

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (231+ words) Six Flags Over Georgia is the largest regional theme park in the southeast with more than 40 rides including 12 roller coasters, according to Discover Atlanta. But the Georgia hotspot is only open for a limited time every year. But regulars won't…...

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onlineathens.com > story > sports > college > bulldogs-extra > 02/10/2026 > joey-volchko-paul-skenes-georgia-baseball-transfer-portal-wes-johnson > 88421334007

Joey Volchko talked with Paul Skenes before choosing Georgia baseball

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (96+ words) Joey Volchko, a top transfer portal pitcher, chose Georgia after a call with MLB star Paul Skenes and a compelling conversation with coach Wes Johnson. Joey Volchko talked with Paul Skenes before choosing Georgia baseball Joey Volchko, one of the…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/09/2026 > watch-matthew-staffords-sweet-mvd-moment-as-daughters-surprise-him > 88587307007

Watch former Georgia QB Matthew Stafford get surprised by 4 daughters

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (212+ words) Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford added another major award to his career last week when he was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player. "Stafford on Thursday was named the 2025 Associated Press NFL MVP, announced at NFL Honors," The Rams proudly…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/06/2026 > popup-bagels-opened-its-first-georgia-restaurant-in-atlanta-on-friday > 88550632007

Bagels, specialty schmears coming to Georgia with first PopUpBagels

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (195+ words) Atlanta's bagel scene just got some competition. Customers lined up to try PopUp Bagels on Friday after the Connecticut-based chain opened its first Georgia location. There are five bagels: The everything bagel, sesame, salt, plain, and poppy seed. PopUp is…...

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onlineathens.com > story > entertainment > local > 02/05/2026 > beechwood-cinemas-movie-theater-signs-go-up-for-auction-in-athens > 88529418007

Beechwood Cinemas' iconic signs are up for auction. Here's how to bid

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (179+ words) Historic Athens announced an auction for iconic signage from Beechwood Cinemas, which closed in 2024 after 62 years in business. Beechwood Cinemas' iconic signs are up for auction. Here's how to bid Historic Athens announced on Wednesday via a post on their…...

Augusta Chronicle
onlineathens.com > story > news > 02/04/2026 > georgia-city-named-best-place-in-the-us-to-watch-the-super-bowl-why-atl > 88506918007

Looking for best city to watch Super Bowl. Newsweek says it's here in GA

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (126+ words) Where you watch the Super Bowl matters, and a new national study says Atlanta is the best city in America to catch the big game. The ranking, highlighted by Newsweek, comes from a study by web-hosting platform Cloudwards, which analyzed…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > crime > 02/03/2026 > testimony-begins-for-athens-man-charged-in-slaying-of-uga-law-student > 88482528007

Testimony begins in trial of man accused of killing UGA law student

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (223+ words) Testimony began Monday in the trial for a man accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker in 2001. Testimony begins in trial of man accused of killing UGA law student The trial for a man charged with murdering a University…...

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onlineathens.com > story > news > education > campus > 02/02/2026 > uga-spring-signature-lectures-to-include-nobel-pulitzer-price-winners > 88366285007

UGA spring Signature Lectures to include Nobel, Pulitzer prize winners

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (92+ words) UGA has organized a wide range of experts at the spring Signature Lecture series. UGA spring Signature Lectures to include Nobel, Pulitzer prize winners The University of Georgia has scheduled a series of lectures this semester, including winners of the…...