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'I don't know what Mercer is without Underwood' | Students shocked as Mercer President plans to step down
Long-time president Bill Underwood will step down to teach full-time as a law professor once his successor is selected.
Trump will pay his respects to a pope who publicly and pointedly disagreed with him on some issues
After Francis died earlier this week, Trump remembered him as a "good man" who "loved the world" despite them disagreeing on ...
UGA offensive lineman Tate Ratledge selected by the Detroit Lions with the 57th pick the 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 57th pick in the ...
Georgia offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild selected by Cincinatti Bengals in the third round
Fairchild has been a plus starter for the Bulldogs for the past two seasons, and reunites with former UGA offensive lineman ...
Federal support boosts for HBCUs with new executive order, Fort Valley State University welcomes move
The White House issued a new executive order to strengthen support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Prosecutor so 'poorly' explained law Byron police officer's indictment should be dismissed, judge ruled
The judge cited many problems with the indictment. But she said the biggest problem was that the prosecutors failed to ...
19 states sue Trump administration over push to end diversity programs in public schools
CONCORD, N.H. — Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, ...
Minnesota's man’s traffic stop in Georgia raises questions about tribal license plate recognition
A Georgia traffic stop sparked controversy over tribal license plates—are they legally recognized in the state? Here's what ...
Milledgeville drug-deal-turned-murder ends in life sentence, suspected victim of being snitch, DA's Office says
The district attorney's office says the suspect, Tavish Nigel Goddard, suspected the victim of working with law enforcement.
USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after vehicle crash in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Alijah Arenas, the Southern California basketball recruit who was involved in a fiery vehicle accident, is out ...
UGA offensive lineman Jared Wilson selected by the New England Patriots with the 95th pick in the NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Georgia offensive lineman Jared Wilson was selected by the New England Patriots with the 95th pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former center only started one ...
World leaders and Catholic faithful gather in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis
Following the funeral in St. Peter's Square, expected to draw up to 200,000 mourners, Pope Francis' casket will make its way to St. Mary Major Basilica for burial.