The sun rises on the Bulldogs as they lace up before an early morning race. On the menu for the day is starches, proteins, fruits and plenty of electrolytes. Their diet is not just a routine. It is a strategy. 

For the Georgia cross country team, nutrition is a priority. The runners take their diet as seriously as training itself. The proper balance of carbohydrates, protein and hydration directly impacts performance, recovery and endurance. 

Clapping hands, screaming girls and viral “rush toks” may seem to define sorority life, but reality is different for University of Georgia Phi Mu president Sarah Horner. Horner honors Phi Mu’s motto, “for the kids”, and actively works to create a tangible difference in the lives of families battling pediatric illness. 

The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously voted at its monthly meeting on Thursday to purchase 3,000 Chromebooks for about $1.43 million. All four middle schools in Clarke County will receive the new devices.

This purchase displays Clarke County School District’s efforts to modernize its classrooms and equip students with proper technology according to the interim superintendent’s initial recommendation. The vendor Virtucom, a woman-owned business out of Norcross, Georgia.

Christopher Mobley is co-founder of the Christopher Mobley store, a men’s luxury clothing store that has grown through three generations.

Thousands of Athens locals and visitors filled the neighborhood streets on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. for the 2025 Historic Athens Porchfest, a local music festival that turns front porches into stages to celebrate creativity, diversity and community spirit.