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Forensic Medical Exams: A Look Into the ‘Rape Kit’
Athens-Clarke County
April 26, 2019
Forensic Medical Exams: A Look Into the ‘Rape Kit’
A forensic medical exam (FME) is an examination offered to survivors of sexual assault after an assault has occurred. An FME is designed to meet the medical needs of a survivor while collecting any forensic evidence. Often called “Rape Kits” in popular media, FMEs can be provided at a hospital,…
UGA Student Recovering in Local Hospital After Milledge Avenue Shooting, Armed Robberies
Athens-Clarke County
April 25, 2019
UGA Student Recovering in Local Hospital After Milledge Avenue Shooting, Armed Robberies
The University of Georgia student who was shot Monday morning during an armed robbery is still in the hospital, but his condition is improving. Tate Prezzano is recovering at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, where his friends and teammates say he is getting better minute by minute. He will remain…
Kelsey Kurnett: From Team Manager to Scholarship-Receiving Athlete
Sports
April 24, 2019
Kelsey Kurnett: From Team Manager to Scholarship-Receiving Athlete
This past December, junior Kelsey Kurnett received a scholarship offer from the women’s golf team. But, what’s unique is that she was the team manager her freshman and sophomore years before walking on. Everything’s that’s happened to me is so surreal,” Kurnett said. A December to Remember It all began…
How Authorities are Trying to Fix Local Student Misconduct Problems
Athens-Clarke County
April 24, 2019
How Authorities are Trying to Fix Local Student Misconduct Problems
Student misconduct and discipline measures remain upfront concerns for the Clarke County School District. What They’re Doing “To address discipline, there’s many different approaches,” said Dawn Meyers, associate superintendent of policy and school support services at the CCSD. “The best way to address it is through having a positive…
Michael Gabriel: Firefighting For His Community
Athens-Clarke County
April 23, 2019
Michael Gabriel: Firefighting For His Community
When Michael Gabriel makes the walk to Engine No. 1 every day, he knows he could be putting his own life at risk, and he is doing it for free. Gabriel has been a volunteer firefighter for 26 years, and he is currently the fire chief in Winterville, Georgia, where…
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest In Shooting, Armed Robberies That Involved UGA Students
Athens-Clarke County
April 23, 2019
UPDATE: Police Make Arrest In Shooting, Armed Robberies That Involved UGA Students
Athens-Clarke County police confirmed an arrest in the armed robberies and shooting that injured a UGA student yesterday. According to @accpolice Chief Cleveland Spruill, Zarren Garner was arrested in Gwinnett County for two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of armed robbery involving UGA students and he is currently…
Community Reaction: UGA Student Shot During Armed Robbery
Athens-Clarke County
April 22, 2019
Community Reaction: UGA Student Shot During Armed Robbery
Two University of Georgia students were robbed at approximately 7:17 Monday morning. One of those students is currently in a local hospital after the robber shot him in front of a bus stop on South Milledge Avenue in Athens, Ga. A source close to the victim said that he spent…