Athens Banner-Herald

The Athens Banner-Herald is a daily publication based in Athens, Georgia, and is part of the Gannett family of newspapers. In addition to its regular print edition, it features a Sunday special and operates online as Online Athens. Since the year 2000, the newspaper has experienced various restructurings and mergers. This journey led to its sale, along with other publications, by Morris Communications to GateHouse Media in August 2017. Following the merger between GateHouse Media and Gannett in November 2019, the Athens Banner-Herald is now firmly under Gannett's ownership.

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Online Athens: Local News, Politics & Sports in Athens, GA

6 days ago | onlineathens.com

Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Athens, GA from Online Athens.
Opening date set for Athens Buffalo Wild Wings. How to get free wings for a year

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Ryne Dennis

A Buffalo Wild Wings long planned to move into the former Red Lobster location on Broad Street now has an opening date. The first Athens location will have a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before opening the doors.
Reader poll: Who is the Athens-area postseason baseball player of the year in 2025?

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Sara Tidwell

Last but not least, it's time for readers to pick their baseball player of the year. No programs brought home a state title this time around. Prince Avenue Christian made it the furthest in GHSA with an appearance in the semifinals but were shut down in a doubleheader by Calvary Day. This broke the Wolverines state championship streak — they won in 2023 and 2024. Athens Christian also fell in the GIAA semifinals to First Presbyterian Day.
'The uniforms were a mess.' Former Brave Chipper Jones goes off about UGA baseball antics

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Ryne Dennis

Editor's Note: This story and shared Tweets have curse words in them. Former Atlanta Brave Hall of Famer Chipper Jones let it be known Wednesday night on X, formerly Twitter, that he's not a big fan of the cocky style of some college baseball teams. He included Georgia baseball on his list. Jones Tweeted Tuesday to praise Coastal Carolina and its 'proper behavior' as it advanced out of the regional it hosted.
How late Oconee County softball player Geri Ann Glasco's legacy lives on in 2025 WCWS

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Sara Tidwell

As Texas Tech softball and coach Gerry Glasco prepare for their debut in the finale of the 2025 Women's College World Series, Glasco is looking back on someone who left an important impact on the sport: Gerry's late daughter, Geri Ann. Geri Ann, a native of Watkinsville and graduate of Oconee County, died in 2019 in a car accident, but her legacy lives on in players like Oklahoma pitcher Sam Landry, who was spotted with Geri Ann's name in her glove while facing Texas Tech on June 2.
Georgia baseball transfer portal tracker: How the Bulldogs 2026 roster is shaping up

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Marc Weiszer

Georgia baseball, under Wes Johnson, has turned to the transfer portal to help build a roster that’s earned a top eight national seed in the NCAA Tournament his first two seasons. The college baseball transfer portal opened again on Monday, June 2, and runs through Tuesday, July 1. Movement during that period will come against the backdrop of an expected roster limit of 34 (not including any designated individuals under a finalized House Settlement) by Dec. 1.
Reader poll: Who is the Athens-area postseason tennis player of the year in 2025?

1 week ago | onlineathens.com | Sara Tidwell

Now it's time for readers to pick their tennis player of the year. Oconee County girls were the only ones to bring home a title, their first since 2006, when they defeated Southeast Bulloch. Senior, now alumna, Cadence Keese, who earned 3A-Region 8 Player of the Year honors earlier in the season for her singles performance and finished 20-2 overall, helped the team win the state title after winning a state title in track the day before.
Brother of NFL star commits to Kirby Smart and Georgia football in 2026 recruiting class

2 weeks ago | onlineathens.com | Marc Weiszer

Kirby Smart helped Alabama land Minkah Fitzpatrick before he went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl safety in the NFL. Now the Georgia football coach has secured a commitment from his younger brother, Justice Fitzpatrick. The 6-foot-1/2, 205-pound four-star cornerback from Fort Lauderdale picked the Bulldogs over Texas, Ohio State, Florida and Miami, according to his X account on Tuesday, June 3. Smart, in 2018, told the recruiting story of Minkah Fitzpatrick to Alabama.
Jefferson star Max Brown, younger brother of Sammy, commits to Clemson football

2 weeks ago | onlineathens.com | Sara Tidwell

Summer is in full swing and there's already action happening amid the Athens-area high school football scene. Jefferson rising junior Max Brown has committed to Clemson, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The linebacker's brother, Sammy Brown, just finished his rookie season with the Tigers. He's the first linebacker and overall commitment for Clemson in the 2027 class. Max is a four-star recruit, ranked the No. 13 overall linebacker recruit and No. 35 out of Georgia by the 247Sports Composite.
Atlanta's CBS channel is moving. When an where to find the new home of The Masters, 60 Minutes

2 weeks ago | onlineathens.com | Ryne Dennis

Atlantans will have a new place to watch shows like Tracker, 60 Minutes and The Masters. Atlanta's CBS affiliate, WANF, will move from channel 46 on the viewing area dials to WUPA channel 69 beginning Aug. 16.