Fletcher Page

Fletcher Page is Athens bureau chief covering northeast Georgia for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He previously worked at the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Louisville Courier-Journal and Athens Banner-Herald. He's a two-time Associated Press Sports Editors national award-winner and three-time winner of the Georgia Sports Writers Association Furman Bisher Award.

Latest from Fletcher Page

On Monday after teacher Jason Hughes’ death, coach resurrects ‘connection’

Jason Hughes, killed in Hall County prank turned tragic, planned to talk with his high school students about leadership Monday. A colleague ensured his message was delivered.

Colin Gray says he didn’t see Apalachee shooting coming: ‘He’s a good kid’

Colin Gray testified that he tried to bond with son Colt Gray through golf and hunting amid mounting warning signs ahead of Apalachee school shooting.

Her art is in the Smithsonian. A descendent is uncovering her Georgia past.

The quilts of Harriet Powers, born into slavery, are being memorialized with “Forever” stamps as a great-great-great-granddaughter digs deeper into her Georgia life.

Weaver D’s was ‘Automatic for the People’ for decades

‘Automatic for the People’ no more: Athens eatery Weaver D’s shuts this week

Made internationally famous by an R.E.M. album title, Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods soul food restaurant in Athens is closing this week after nearly 40 years in business.

Allyson Phillips (center), Laken Riley’s mother, prays at UGA’s Tate Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, during a memorial service for her daughter. Riley was attacked on Feb. 22, 2024 while running in Oconee Forest Park on the UGA campus and killed. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

Two years later: Hundreds honor Laken Riley with 5K, memorial on UGA campus

Hundreds honored Laken Riley on Saturday on the University of Georgia’s campus nearly two years after the nursing student was killed.

A photo of UGA law student Tara Louise Baker is displayed at a news conference by her brother, sister and mother in 2024. (Elijah Nouvelage for the AJC 2024)

Athens jury convicts man in 2001 killing of UGA law student Tara Baker

An Athens jury on Tuesday convicted Edrick Lamont Faust of malice murder and 11 other felony counts in the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.

Downtown Athens gateway breaks ground, opening timed for UGA football season

Work is underway across from the University of Georgia’s famous arch to build a fresh gateway to downtown Athens bars, restaurants and shops.

UGA-Athens: Legion Pool and The President's House

Classic City’s ‘town-gown’ ties tested by University of Georgia decisions

Athens residents and the University of Georgia have been at odds over demolishing Legion Pool and turning President's House into a hotel complex as neighbors seek more input.

Tara Baker case: Lawyers spar over DNA in contentious start to murder trial

Lawyers sparred over key DNA evidence in opening arguments of the murder trial of Edrick Faust for the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.

Snow, extreme cold keep northeast Georgia students home Monday

Several northeast Georgia school systems canceled Monday in-person classes after heavy snowfall. Schools in Gwinnett County, in northern metro Atlanta, also will be closed.