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BREAKING: Water Main Break in Athens
Athens-Clarke County

BREAKING: Water Main Break in Athens

Athens-Clarke County Utilities crews are currently working to repair a water main break. The rupture took place at 124 Beachum Drive this morning, and is expected to be repaired by this afternoon. The repairs and break shouldn’t affect water service to homes on the street. However, residents on Beachum Drive…
‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Found in Northeast Georgia
Athens-Clarke County

‘Unhealthy’ Air Quality Found in Northeast Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. — Smoke continued to spread across Northeast Georgia Wednesday morning, obscuring the blue sky and causing health problems for people with asthma or lung conditions. In Rabun County, Georgia, the sheriff’s office is investigating two possible arson fires, including the so-called Rock Mountain Fire, which is listed as a “large fire”…
Operation Christmas Child Underway
Athens-Clarke County

Operation Christmas Child Underway

Just a simple shoe box filled with a few toys is changing kid’s lives, with strange as it may seem, a shoe box. Soap, washcloths, and toothbrushes.  Not your average Christmas gift for a kid, but these aren’t your average kids. As part of Operation Christmas Child, the shoeboxes are…
Georgia Football Back in Black
UGA Sports

Georgia Football Back in Black

Reactions for the Georgia Football team wearing black jerseys for the first time since 2008 this Saturday against Lousiana-Lafayette.
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Fires Across State
Northeast Georgia News

Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Fires Across State

The smoky skies may not clear up anytime soon. The Georgia Forestry Commission is responding to a record number of fires across the state. They say that fire conditions are rough and they don’t see much relief on the horizon. State Forestor Robert Farris explains how severe droughts have caused…
Four Athens Gives Advice to Local Business Startups
Athens-Clarke County

Four Athens Gives Advice to Local Business Startups

Coffee wasn’t the only thing being spilled today at Rook and Pawn. Students and entrepreneurs came out today to hear advice from Four Athens, a local organization that supports start up businesses. Brad Glisson was in the crowd and is a former UGA student. He now calls himself an entrepreneur.…
Internet Covered With Latest Internet Meme Sensations
In-Depth

Internet Covered With Latest Internet Meme Sensations

Two hilarious memes are taking Twitter by storm — The #JoBama memes and the #UNameItChallenge. The #JoBama memes feature Joe Biden and President Barack Obama making plans to prank President Elect Trump. Biden is generally the “petty” character, and President Obama is usually laughing at Biden’s comments. It’s a source…
Prince Avenue Seniors Ready for Playoffs
High School Sports

Prince Avenue Seniors Ready for Playoffs

Nicholas Brown is 6’1″, 180 pounds and a senior at Prince Avenue Christian High School. He is a tight end for the football team and has made it to the playoffs his last three years. Three years of almost winning it all but not taking home the title. This year is his…
Close Up: Dan Matthews Joins Watkinsville Council
Northeast Georgia News

Close Up: Dan Matthews Joins Watkinsville Council

Two votes…changed Dan Matthews political life. Dan Matthews defeated Mark Melvin in the run off election for the Post five seat yesterday. This was Matthews’ fourth attempt to secure a seat on the Council. He says his goals for the city consist of simple improvements. “Simple things like recycling bins…
The Mind of a Hacker Lecture Exposes Internet Myths
UGA

The Mind of a Hacker Lecture Exposes Internet Myths

You might use the same password for every account, however experts say that this is one easy way for your server to be hacked. The University of Georgia’s Special Collections Library is hosting lectures this week as a part of Ethical Culture Week. Today, experts explained “The Mind of a…
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