Athens Today: From WUGA News

Most STRs seem to be locally owned — Georgia Senate passes immigration measure — Public Service Commission members could see longer terms — ACC Animal Shelter not accepting dogs until April 8

Willie James Pye was executed last night — Planning Commission proposal could cause friction with ACC commissioners — state lawmakers pass union bill — Georgia Senators move ahead with vouchers — Sheriff's Office to hold self-defense classes

Most public comment was against the proposal — Georgia set to hold its first execution in four years tonight — UGA to host Nobel Laureate

Public defenders representing accused murderer file several motions — ACC could buy new fire trucks — state lawmakers hear testimony on controversial library bill — Avid Bookshop files suit against Gwinnett jail

$800K in federal money will go towards changes to Hawthorne, Alps, and Oglethorpe — ACC seeks input on future land use — GBI investigates death at Clarke County Jail

Movement seeks to oust Girtz and three other county officials — second arrest made in fatal shooting of toddler — Warnock urges lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation — State Senate committee advances ban on puberty blockers

Biden picks up 95% of the vote, while Trump gets 84.5% — ACC commissioners talk traffic lights — Athens Tech waives application fees — GA House committee takes up sports betting bill

Early voting was light in presidential primary — Nuss appointed Founding Dean of UGA med school — lawmakers look for ways to punish Rivian — tax collections fall

One suspect is in custody for the Friday afternoon shooting, two others are being sought — some Athens-Clarke County commission races will see competition — all GA US Representatives face competition

Protesters disrupt press conference with calls for Girtz's resignation — Kemp to sign midyear budget — proposed bills face key legislative hurdle — state's economic forecast — two Clarke County schools receive AP honors

New funding will raise UGAPD officers' pay, add additional lighting — ACC Mayor to hold press conference today — Athens DA appoints special prosecutor in Riley murder — Georgia House committee moves ahead with bill to require law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities

Georgia governor blames White House for lax immigration policies — hundreds gather to remember UGA students — General Assembly passes midyear budget

Authorities say that Jose Antonio Ibarra crossed southern border in 2022 — Governor and First Lady to visit Athens this morning — lawmakers to hammer out budget details today

GBI and ACCPD join UGA Police in investigation of body found near lake Herrick — Georgia Senate passes midyear budget — early voting turnout low in Athens-Clarke County

Girtz says more space is needed for county employees — State Senate committee passes midyear budget — lawmakers move ahead with tweaks to state film tax credit

Government operations committee discusses options, but takes no action yet — Georgia senators form committee on veterans mental health and homelessness — Athens Cultural Affairs Commission seeks members — early voting begins

Stats on serious and fatal crashes spark debate on speed limits — Georgia Senate committee approves sports betting bill — Georgia's farmers are aging

Monday morning shooting leaves one dead, one in custody, as two Sunday shootings remain under investigation — CCSD releases state of the district address

Joint operation puts six behind bars — bill before GA lawmakers pits state against American Library Association — Cowsert appointed chair of committee investigating Willis — Cedar Shoals principal resigns

Change would bring significantly more money to the inner east side — state lawmakers want to put more requirements on film tax credit — Georgia's chief justice pushes for more reforms