Net Neutrality was repealed today… We spoke with University of Georgia New Media professor, Emuel Aldridge on his take. More on the story at 5.
Net Neutrality Repeal
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Libertarian Town Hall Meeting Tonight!
The Libertarian Party of Athens has been around for less than a year, and are hoping to have candidates run for the midterm elections on May 22nd. Vice Chairman of the party, William Wright, explains how they are going to do this, “We have a candidate we are trying to get set up in…
Athens Solid Waste Department Poses Bars to Change to Cans
Athens Solid Waste Department poses bars to change from glass beer bottles to aluminum cans. The department is offering incentives for bars that will switch. In 2017, Downtown Health and Safety study found glass bottles as a hazards to customers, emergency responders and to solid waste employees. Athens City Government offers bar owners an incentive…
Athens Music Through More than 19 Years of Experience
John Kiran Fernandez has worked at Wuxtry Records for the last 19 years. For today’s broadcast story on music and Athens and the protection of music for local musicians, he walked reporter Enya Spicer through the record store while he shared his story and knowledge. Here is the full active interview.
Six Hotels Remain for UGA Graduation
With graduation approaching, family’s may find that finding a hotel may be difficult and pricey. Here are a few options we found to make your hunt for your graduation visit a little easier. 1.Best Western One room starting at Best Western is starting at $399. This is stretching at the western end of downtown and…
Weather with Raven Rice
Reporter, Raven Rice gives us a look at the weather for this week. We started the week off with cooler temperatures, but it looks like things will warm up later this week.
2018 AthFest Headliners Announced
AthFest has announced the outdoor stage headliners for the AthFest Music and Arts Festival set to take place in downtown Athens on June 22nd-24th. Linqua Franqa – Dirty Dozen Brass Band – Family and Friends – Elf Power – The Connells – Velveteen Pink – You can find ticket information and updates here.
Maker Fest on Saturday
Clarke Central High School is hosting its second annual “Maker Fest” on April 15, 2018. The Maker Fest is a showcase that gives students and members of the community the opportunity to show off their invention and creativity skills. Clarke Central’s media specialists, Lindy Weaver and Mary Ann Sullivan, say that this year we can…
Ed Benson Remembered
Ed Benson was a successful business man and volunteer in the Athens community. He passed away March 31 from a concussion. Benson was 96. He is remembered for his dedication to UGA and the Athens community. Benson graduated from the University of Georgia in 1942. Benson Hall, in the Terry College of Business is dedicated…
Take a look at the numbers
By: Sabrina Burse Graduation is about five weeks away for the University of Georgia and graduation for Clarke County schools trail shortly after that. Graduation rates have increased over 10 percent since 2013 in the Clarke County School District. Grady Newsource wanted to take a look at the numbers. In 2013 the district saw a 69 percent…
Traffic Alert: Lane Change on Mars Hill Road
Starting this afternoon, March 29, there will be a traffic switch to both sides of Mars Hill Road. Until further notice, there will only be one lane on each side of the road. Updates will be posted as the story develops.
Chinese Satellite Expected to Fall This Weekend
The entire sky isn’t falling, but a Chinese satellite is expected to fall sometime this weekend. “What people don’t know is that they have no idea where this will come down,” Cotton says. The satellite is the size of a small car, and Cotton says it will probably burn up in the atmosphere. The…