Athens

Authorities: Athens-Clarke officer killed

March 22, 2011 Todd DeFeo

An Athens-Clarke County police officer was shot and killed on Tuesday, and officers were hunting for a suspect, according to the Athens Banner-Herald. Athens-Clarke County police said in a statement they were searching for Jamie Hood. Authorities described Hood as a 33-year-old black man who weights 175 pounds and is 5 feet, 9 inches tall. “He should be considered armed and dangerous,” police said in a brief statement. “He is wanted for murder.” Media reports

Athens trestle a music landmark

December 27, 2010 Todd DeFeo

To most passersby, the old, abandoned railroad trestle off Poplar Street near Dudley Park probably wouldn’t garner much of a reaction.

A one-stop guide to Athens, Ga.

December 9, 2010 Todd DeFeo

Athens is home to a lot more than the University of Georgia. The Classic City is a wealth of attractions, culture and history. What’s more, Athens is the perfect one-tank trip from Atlanta. Yet, it offers enough that it could also be a nice weekend getaway.

History is a short drive away from Athens

December 8, 2010 Todd DeFeo

ATHENS, Ga. – There’s a lot of history in Northeast Georgia within a short drive of Athens. About 25 miles from downtown is the Crawford W. Long Museum in the Jackson County city of Jefferson. On March 30, 1842, Long stepped into the history books when he used Ether as a surgical anesthesia. His legacy lives on at the museum that bears his name, which can be visited Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Op-Ed: Georgia’s southern hospitality is key to growing tourism

September 11, 2010 Chip Pearson

As autumn approaches, the North Georgia Mountains are gearing up for a busy fall season. Our beautiful mountain communities play host to a variety of activities in the fall, from the Ellijay Apple Festival, Oktoberfest in Helen, Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega and of course my personal favorite, the Dawsonville Moonshine Festival. These experiences are made all the more unique with Georgia’s touch of southern hospitality.

Along the roadways of Georgia

April 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

There is so much to see along Georgia’s roadways.

Get out and explore Northeast Georgia’s great outdoors

February 28, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATHENS, Ga. – The greater Athens area – and Northeast Georgia – is home to plenty of state parks and other scenic getaways. For starters, walk along the nature trails on the 313-acre State Botanical Garden of Georgia, located along the Oconee River south of Athens. For information, call (706) 542-6138. In Winder, head to Fort Yargo State Park and enjoy the serenity of this 1,814-acre wonderland and also take in a little bit of