Athens News Podcast

November 11th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  A groundbreaking vaccine is developed at UGA … and Athens will honor a former leader this weekend, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News Today is Veterans Day, where we honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  A Veterans Day celebration is scheduled to be...

November 8th Podcast Hello and welcome to the Athens News podcast, I’m Melissa Carter.  Athens-Clarke County Police need your help in solving a case … and Athens will be the hot spot for college football this weekend, but first…Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty. Athens News   It’s Election day, and with it brings a crucial race in Athens-Clarke County as the spotlight shines...

Athens Script for Saturday, November 3, 2023 And here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty. Story 1: Watkinsville man sentenced to life in prison for killing parents in 2021 A 21-year-old Watkinsville man, Peyton Moyer, was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his mother and step-father. The crimes occurred on December 28, 2021, when Moyer killed Benjamin “Benji” Smith, 54, and...

Athens Script for Saturday, October 31, 2023 And here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty. Story 1: Ladd McConkey lights up Gators, leads Georgia football to 43-20 victory over Florida Ladd McConkey, with only nine catches for 107 yards in the 2023 season, delivered a standout performance in Georgia's 43-20 victory over Florida. With Brock Bowers, the team's star tight end, out due to i...

Athens Script for Saturday, October 28, 2023 Here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty. Story 1: Georgia football QB Carson Beck's Jacksonville homecoming for UGA-Gators is different this time Carson Beck, the starting quarterback for the top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs, returns to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, for a game against the Florida Gators. Beck, a former star at Mandarin H...

Athens Script for Tuesday, October 24, 2023 And here is the top story Athens is talking about, presented by Drake Realty. Story 1: UGA gets $500,000 from Google for cybersecurity clinic The University of Georgia's CyberArch program, which provides free cybersecurity reviews to local government, school systems, and hospitals, has received a $500,000 grant from Google. This funding is part of Google...

Athens Script for Saturday October 21,2023 Today is Saturday, October 21stm and here are  the top stories Athens is talking about presented by Drake realties. Story 1: Racetrac attempted robbery trial begins in Athens federal court for former UGA football player Former University of Georgia football player Ahkil Nasir Crumpton is on trial in U.S. District Court in Athens for his alleged involvemen...

1. Body of homeless man found floating in North Oconee River Athens-Clarke police are investigating the death of a 62-year-old homeless man found floating face down in the North Oconee River near the Willow Street bridge in Georgia. The discovery was made by a 20-year-old Atlanta man, who alerted authorities. The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department and Coroner Sonny Wilson retrieved the body, alo...

  UGA law school nation's best value in legal education :   The University of Georgia School of Law has clinched the title of the nation's best value in legal education for the fourth time in six years. Boasting a 95% employment rate for full-time, long-term, bar-pass required jobs within 10 months of graduation and a remarkable 99% Ultimate Bar Passage Rate for the Class of 2020, the school empha...

Athens News Podcast: 10/10/23   Fire behind Last Resort in downtown Athens ruled an accident; no fire damage to Morton Theater :   A fire broke out at The Last Resort restaurant in Athens, seemingly accidental and unrelated to foul play, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department. The fire started in a storage building behind the restaurant, ignited by a combination of stored items and...

Athens News Podcast: 10/7/23   Are you considered middle class in Georgia? Here's the minimum income for a family in Ga :   A recent ConsumerAffairs report delves into the minimum annual income needed for middle-class status across U.S. states. Georgia's middle-class income for a family of four in 2023 is $65,364, placing it second-highest in the region. Wages have risen nationally, with a 6.7% in...

Athens News Podcast: 10/3/23   Georgia Fans Were Furious With Auburn Player Faking Injury:   In college football, the controversial tactic of faking injuries to disrupt the game and gain strategic advantages has sparked anger among Georgia Bulldogs fans. During a match against Auburn, a defender seemingly received a signal from the sideline, prompting him to feign a knee injury. This incited fury...

Athens News Podcast: 9/30/23   Georgia track and field star Matthew Boling makes call on stay-or-go decision   Matthew Boling, Georgia Bulldogs track and field star, is turning pro to focus on his Olympic dreams. Despite having one more year of eligibility, Boling, known for viral videos and marketability, ran for Team USA at the World Athletics Championships, winning gold. His achievements includ...

Athens News Podcast: 9/26/2023   More signs, lights up after deadly Hwy. 316 crash near Athens claimed 3 lives   After a fatal crash on Georgia 316 resulting in three deaths, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith has taken measures to improve safety at the intersection. The Georgia Department of Transportation and the construction contractor have responded to his request by adding more signs and lightin...

Athens News Podcast: 9/23/23   Athens man goes to federal prison on heroin, cocaine convictions   A repeat criminal offender, Wayne Lenard McKinley (36), has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in a federal prison with zero chance at parole. He has had a pass with the local police department being a repeat defender. Some of his past convictions in Athens include aggravated assault, robbery,...

Athens News Podcast: 9/19/23   Top 20 for 8 straight years   The University of Georgia has maintained its position among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report. It's ranked 20th among public universities and 47th nationally. The university earned high marks in various categories, with its Terry Coll...

Athens News Podcast: 9/16/23   Athens teen charged with injuring neighbor's dog by shooting it with a BB gun   In Athens, a teenager shot a woman's pet dog with a BB rifle in what police believe was a malicious act. The incident occurred in the owner's front yard when the dog and her roommate observed the teenager shooting from a nearby apartment's second-floor balcony. After hitting the dog, name...

Athens News Podcast: 9/12/2023    Prince Avenue Christian football keeps rolling, Athens Academy bounces back and more   In high school football action, Jefferson secured a decisive 44-7 victory over Oconee County, largely thanks to Sammy Brown's four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Prince Avenue Christian dominated Monroe Area with a 45-17 win, extending their winning streak to 18 games. Quarterback Aaron...

Athens News Podcast: 9/8/23   Athen's resident one of 61 charged in 'Cop City' indictment   An Athens resident, Jack Morgan Beamon, 22, is among 61 individuals indicted in Fulton County in connection with mob violence at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site. They are charged with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The indictment links them to "Defend...

Athens News Podcast 9/5/2023:   Georgia Bulldogs stock report: who shined in season opening win? In the Georgia Bulldogs' season opener against UT Martin, they secured a 48-7 victory. Although they started slow, with only 17 points in the first half and numerous punts, they improved in the second half. Standout performances included Brock Bowers, who was a force to reckon with, catching five passe...

Athens News Podcast: 9/3/23   Labor board rules union election can proceed at Creature Comforts in Athens:   The National Labor Relations Board announced that a union vote can proceed among Creature Comforts brewery employees in Athens. The actual voting date is yet to be determined. Both the Brewers' Union of Georgia and Creature Comforts management can propose election dates by September 7. The...

Athens News Podcast: 9/3/23   Labor board rules union election can proceed at Creature Comforts in Athens:   The National Labor Relations Board announced that a union vote can proceed among Creature Comforts brewery employees in Athens. The actual voting date is yet to be determined. Both the Brewers' Union of Georgia and Creature Comforts management can propose election dates by September 7. The...

Athens News Podcast: 8/29/23       Downtown Athens intersection to be named for Vince Dooley during ceremony:   An Athens intersection at Broad and Lumpkin streets was dedicated to the late legendary Georgia coach Vince Dooley in a ceremony held yesterday. The Georgia legislature passed a resolution to honor Dooley, who passed away in October. The event revealed the official Vince Dooley Memorial...

Athens News Podcast: 8/26/23       Police report: Athens-Clarke Commissioner John Culpepper scammed in bank fraud:    In a recent incident, Athens-Clarke County Commissioner John Culpepper fell victim to fraud when scammers accessed his bank account, stealing around $230,000. The crime began with a call from a woman claiming to represent Regions Bank, inquiring about suspicious charges. She reques...

Athens News Podcast: 8/22/23       Athens News Podcast: 8/22/23       Georgia football, minus Bear Alexander, lacks D-line depth. Mentor sheds light on departure:    Georgia football coach Kirby Smart is concerned about the reduced depth of his team's defensive line this preseason. Defensive tackle Bear Alexander, a promising player, left the program and joined Southern Cal. Despite high expectati...