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Fletcher Page is an Athens-based reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering the Classic City and other parts of northeast Georgia. He joined the AJC in 2024 after previously working at the Cincinnati Enquirer, Louisville Courier-Journal and Athens Banner-Herald.

Here are some recent AJC stories from in and around Athens:

Women learn construction in Athens jail. Outside, the job hunt is tough.

Murder trial in 2001 death of UGA student Tara Baker pushed to next year

Why retirees are falling for the Athens area — and making it their home

Judge orders mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra in Laken Riley murder appeal

Crayons, chess, freedom: Inmates face past, chart new path in Georgia jail

Green space over greenbacks: Family protects land by selling to Watkinsville

After outcry, TVA refines plan for North Georgia lake dam repairs

Chase Elliott’s ties to kids with cancer go beyond race car paint scheme

Spark amid silence: Storied Georgia mall seeks to reinvent itself

‘What’ll ya have?’ goes quiet in Athens as The Varsity opens in ‘burbs

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Report: Georgia health sector to lose $3.7B in 2026 as ACA subsidies end

Georgia’s expected loss of health sector revenue would be among the three largest in the nation, behind only Florida and Texas, according to the study.

Synovus CEO says $8.6B merger is ‘all about growth’ for Atlanta, Columbus

Synovus leadership said its ambitious growth plans will trickle down to every city where it has a major presence, regardless of where its headquarters is located.

Another Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Georgia. Are you on the beaver bandwagon?

Buc-ee's is planting its flag in the heart of Georgia. Soon enough, two of the Texas-based chain's convenience superstores here will be just 28 miles apart.