Local politics

BREAKING: Stacey Abrams makes history

Stacey Abrams has taken a leap toward making history as not only the first black governor of Georgia, but the first woman as well. She has sealed her spot in the running against her opponent, Stacey Evans.

BREAKING: Brian Kemp leads the Georgia governor race, definitive winner unconfirmed

After remaining out of sight for the majority of his watch party hosted at The Classic Center, the second Kemp set foot on stage the crowd erupted. He started his speech by thanking the late-night supporters.

BREAKING: Jody Hice seals third term as Georgia District 10 Representative

Republican candidate Jody Hice seals his third term in office as the representative for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, polling 63 percent of the votes with 80 percent reported by unofficial results from the Secretary of State's Office.

Athens students 'keep resisting' in National School Walkout, urge for stricter gun controL

While many high schoolers were doing homework on Tuesday after school, Camryn Tanner, a 16-year-old student at Cedar Shoals High School, was making posters and organizing for the National School Walkout happening at the end of that week.

BREAKING: Kelly Girtz claims victory as Athens-Clarke County's next mayor

After months of preparation, campaigning and anticipation, Kelly Girtz has finally tasted victory.Girtz has been elected mayor of Athens in the 2018 primary elections on Tuesday, May 22.

6 watch parties to attend to view election results for the 2018 primaries

As the primaries wind down and the results are waiting to be announced, multiple mayoral and other candidates are hosting watch parties. At these parties, Athens is invited to mingle while awaiting the announcement of the final voting results.