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The Greatest Bulldog of All Time? The Story of Dan Magill
Sports
May 2, 2019
The Greatest Bulldog of All Time? The Story of Dan Magill
Known for his flashy outfits, raconteur tendencies and love for all things Georgia, Dan Magill was the face of Bulldog sports for decades. The University of Georgia’s Dan Magill Tennis Complex is also one of the most prestigious college tennis stadiums in the nation. It’s the home of the Bulldogs’…
Life After Sexual Assault: Finding Ways To Cope With Trauma
Athens-Clarke County
May 1, 2019
Life After Sexual Assault: Finding Ways To Cope With Trauma
Just a little over one year ago, someone sexually assaulted Katie Camp. In the days following her assault, Katie slept on the floor of her bathroom with all of the lights on because it felt safer. She faced night terrors and sleep paralysis most nights and wouldn’t be able to…
Local Gun Club Robbed After Thieves Drive Through Front Door
Athens-Clarke County
May 1, 2019
Local Gun Club Robbed After Thieves Drive Through Front Door
Athens-Clarke County Police are looking for five men who drove a stolen Jeep into the Athens Gun Club early Sunday morning. The surveillance video below shows a red 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee smashing through the front door at around 4:30 a.m. They run through the store grabbing long guns and…
King BMX Stunt Team Performs at Athens Twilight
Athens-Clarke County
April 30, 2019
King BMX Stunt Team Performs at Athens Twilight
The 40th annual Athens Twilight Criterium took place the weekend of April 26. The bike race takes over downtown Athens, turning the streets and sidewalks into a spectacle to behold. As part of the festivities, King BMX stunt show performed five shows — two on Friday and three on Saturday.…
Planet Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Workouts to Improve Youth Health
Athens-Clarke County
April 30, 2019
Planet Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Workouts to Improve Youth Health
For teens looking to get in shape this summer, Planet Fitness is offering a “Teen Summer Challenge” that will allow teenagers ages 15-18 to workout for free at any location. According to a study conducted by Common Sense, a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families,…
UGA Student Shares Her Texting And Driving Story
Athens-Clarke County
April 29, 2019
UGA Student Shares Her Texting And Driving Story
Karla Dougan, now a freshman at UGA, was texting and driving on Dec. 31, 2016, when she says she swerved off the road, overcorrected and flipped her car three times. Dougan is now in a wheelchair after being trapped under her car. She said she is grateful for a passerby…
Student, Teacher, Rapper, Politician: UGA Student Mariah Parker Does it All
Athens-Clarke County
April 29, 2019
Student, Teacher, Rapper, Politician: UGA Student Mariah Parker Does it All
Twenty-six-year-old Mariah Parker spends her days pursuing a doctorate degree in Language and Literacy Education from the University of Georgia. Plus, she teaches undergraduate classes. And, she performs as a rapper. Then there’s the job of representing District 2 on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. Not the normal life of a…
An Inside Look at Addiction Recovery Stigma
Athens-Clarke County
April 29, 2019
An Inside Look at Addiction Recovery Stigma
“What’s right with you?” That’s the first thing people hear when they go to an addiction recovery workshop hosted by the nonprofit People Living in Recovery. Tucked inside the second floor of a Christian ministry in Athens, PLR provides a safe, positive space for people on the journey to recovery.…
Forensic Sketch Artist Who Sketched Recent Suspect Has Solving Crimes Down to an Art
Athens-Clarke County
April 28, 2019
Forensic Sketch Artist Who Sketched Recent Suspect Has Solving Crimes Down to an Art
When a crime is committed, Kelly Lawson takes matters into her own hands. Kelly Lawson is a forensic sketch artist at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. And while the job may look fun, it’s far from easy. Lawson has her victims recall memories from some of the most traumatizing moments…