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Piedmont Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Still At Impasse
Athens-Clarke County

Piedmont Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Still At Impasse

Piedmont healthcare’s previous contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) expired on March 31st. They were not able to come to an agreement so all physicians and hospitals that were previously in network with Piedmont Healthcare, are no longer covered since April 1. Prior to the contract expiration…
Local Makeup Organization to Help With Costs of Prom Makeup
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Local Makeup Organization to Help With Costs of Prom Makeup

It’s prom season, but costs can overshadow excitement. The first and only University of Georgia makeup organization, Glam Dawgs, has decided to get some “prom-goers” looking their best…for less. With social media on the rise, prom is now one of the hottest events of the year. Photos and videos are…
Comer Bypass Now Open
Madison County

Comer Bypass Now Open

The Comer bypass in Madison County is open…after more than a 40 year wait. “I was seven years old when this started, but to have come this far and be the mayor now, and then to have my parents here, that’s just really special,” said Comer Mayor Jody Blackmon. After…
Believe Wins SGA Election
Northeast Georgia News

Believe Wins SGA Election

Believe is the first all-Black executive ticket to win UGA’s Student Government Association’s election. Although a Black President and Vice President were elected in 1993, the ticket did not include a Treasurer. The Believe campaign received more than four thousand votes from students – a number which, in part, helped…
Updates on Georgia General Assembly’s Final Legislative Day
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Updates on Georgia General Assembly’s Final Legislative Day

Today is the last day of the 2018 Georgia Legislature, also known as Sine Die. The capitol is filled with lawmakers working to get their bills passed before midnight. If the bills aren’t passed today, they will be tabled until next year. Here’s a look at what’s happened at the…
New Emojis Proposed to Represent People With Disabilities
Health

New Emojis Proposed to Represent People With Disabilities

On March 23, Apple submitted 13 new emojis to the non-profit corporation Unicode Consortium, the organization that reviews the requests for new emoji characters. According to the proposal, the emojis will include a guide dog, a person with a white cane, a deaf sign, an ear with a hearing aid,…
Best Grad Pic Spots on UGA’s Campus
Northeast Georgia News

Best Grad Pic Spots on UGA’s Campus

  Graduation is a month away! Still looking for the perfect place to get some graduation photos? Here’s a list of some of the best spots UGA has to offer: \t The Arch Even the most well-known spots on campus can be made into creative backdrops! Try different angles for…
Traffic Alert: Lane Change on Mars Hill Road
Northeast Georgia News

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.
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