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Board of Education Representative Linda Davis Brings Corporate Skills into the Classroom
Athens-Clarke County
December 3, 2018
Board of Education Representative Linda Davis Brings Corporate Skills into the Classroom
Linda Davis is the District 3 Representative for the Athens Clarke-County School Board of Education, and even though serving on the board can be a full-time commitment, Davis’ work does not stop there. Davis is active in civic and community efforts such as the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Envision Athens Steering…
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Reaches Asteroid After Two Year Journey
Northeast Georgia News
December 3, 2018
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Reaches Asteroid After Two Year Journey
OSIRIS-REx, a 20-foot-long unmanned NASA spacecraft, arrived at the asteroid Bennu at noon on Dec. 3. Achievement unlocked: “We have arrived!” Our @OSIRISREx mission reached asteroid Bennu, where it will spend almost a year mapping and studying to find a safe location to collect a sample. Watch: https://t.co/zI282xjLzc pic.twitter.com/VMPs7SIfSf —…
Evergreen Dreams: Retired Athens Man Spreads Christmas Cheer from His Backyard
Athens-Clarke County
December 3, 2018
Evergreen Dreams: Retired Athens Man Spreads Christmas Cheer from His Backyard
Sparkling, unpacked decorations sit in boxes on the large, wooden table in a dining room of the home off Milledge Terrace. Festive bright red bows, green candles, and empty gift bags spill out, waiting to deck the Henderson’s halls. These overflowing bins of holiday cheer show part of the family’s…
What’s Next for Georgia Football: Sugar Bowl Preview, Stat Comparisons
Sports
December 3, 2018
What’s Next for Georgia Football: Sugar Bowl Preview, Stat Comparisons
The University of Georgia caught the attention of the college football world this weekend after almost taking down the No. 1 team in the country. The Dawgs had an impressive performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide and led the Tide until the fourth quarter. After quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an…
Athens Academy, Eagles Landing Will Meet for Class A Private State Football Championship
Athens-Clarke County
December 3, 2018
Athens Academy, Eagles Landing Will Meet for Class A Private State Football Championship
Athens Academy defeated Prince Avenue Christian in the semi-finals of the GHSA Class A Private playoffs 28-21 to take on Eagles Landing in the state championship for the second year in a row. Eagles Landing cruised through the playoffs, defeating each team by an average of 39.6 points. They put…
Take a Look at Some Historic Rural Churches of Georgia in Oglethorpe County
In-Depth
December 3, 2018
Take a Look at Some Historic Rural Churches of Georgia in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County, in northeast Georgia, is the state’s 17 county, and its 441 square miles contain seven of Georgia’s historic rural churches. Cherokee Corner Methodist Founded in 1822 by Cherokee Indians Prior to 1771, the Cherokee Indians were indebted to the government trading post in Augusta, and were forced to cede…
Georgians Honor the Legacy of Former President George H.W. Bush
Northeast Georgia News
December 3, 2018
Georgians Honor the Legacy of Former President George H.W. Bush
Georgians flooded social media with words of condolence and fond memories of former president George H.W. Bush after he died Friday at the age of 94. Bush was not a Georgian himself, but many remember the lasting mark he left on the state during his presidency and throughout his life.…
Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
2018 Election
December 3, 2018
Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got 50 percent of the vote in the general election last month. Raffensperger led Barrow by 16,539 votes. Grady Newsource compiled information about where the candidates stand on the issues. On the…
Tis’ the Season to Go Green: CDC Promotes Saving Energy, Resources This Holiday
Environment
December 3, 2018
Tis’ the Season to Go Green: CDC Promotes Saving Energy, Resources This Holiday
A sustainable holiday this season could mean that generations to come start new energy-and resource-saving traditions. The holidays are moments spent with family and loved ones; however, a lot of wasted energy, electricity, packaging, and food gets spent as well. Since there is so much excess during the holidays, going…
Going Bowling: The Complete List of Bowl Games for the Top 25
Jackson County
December 3, 2018
Going Bowling: The Complete List of Bowl Games for the Top 25
Conference championship games are over. The CFB Playoff Committee selected. What’s next? We’ve compiled a list of each of the bowl games the Top 25 teams will play in organized by date. Dec. 15 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl Fresno State vs. Arizona State Sam Boyd Stadium – Las Vegas,…