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This Week’s Adoptable Pet: Rocky
Athens-Clarke County

This Week’s Adoptable Pet: Rocky

Rocky the dog was picked up from the side of the road in July, but now he is all ready for adoption. You can see our Facebook Live video here, where we introduce Rocky to you. If you are interested in adopting Rocky or making a donation, visit Athens Clarke…
Amendment 3 Explained
2016 Election

Amendment 3 Explained

In less than a month, people in GA will be forced to vote on Amendment 3, but some aren’t even sure what it is. If the amendment passes, it will replace the current Judicial Qualifications Commission with a new one designed by the General Assembly. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a6ipiLAcZM&w=560&h=315] Follow Grady Newsource…
Employees Stand Outside UGA Arch to Protest Fair Labor Standards Implementation
Athens-Clarke County

Employees Stand Outside UGA Arch to Protest Fair Labor Standards Implementation

Several full-time UGA employees and Athens community members stand in front the Arch to protest the way UGA is implementing the Fair Labor Standards Act. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on this story. By: Nylah Oliver
College Republicans Release Statement on Trump Endorsement
2016 Election

College Republicans Release Statement on Trump Endorsement

A popular student organization is backing off on its support of Donald Trump. This week, the Georgia Association of College Republicans revoked its endorsement of the republican nominee. I talked to students about the move some may call controversial On Monday, the Georgia Association of College Republicans released a statement,…
Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens
Athens-Clarke County

Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens

University of Georgia game days can be considered fun, but they can also be dangerous. This is what drew the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Athens. As part of Operation Cross Country X, organized by the FBI, the GBI along with the Athens-Clarke County police department attempted to stop child…
Chili Cook-Off Helps Support Local Entrepreneurs
Athens-Clarke County

Chili Cook-Off Helps Support Local Entrepreneurs

Tech companies are competing in a different market Friday, October 21. It’s the chili market. Four Athens is hosting the Classic City Chili Cook-Off at Bar South to help local entrepreneurs grow and advance their businesses. Tamara Neff, the Community Outreach Manager at Four Athens, says the organization will help…
Athens for Everyone Endorses Barksdale
2016 Election

Athens for Everyone Endorses Barksdale

Local activist group Athens for Everyone has endorsed candidate Jim Barksdale for Georgia Senate. President Tim Denson, speaking on behalf of the group, said that he agrees with Barksdale’s stances on environmental issues, women’s health, and living wages. “We believe Jim Barksdale is the best path to bring about a…
Some Women Voting Early to Mark 19th Amendment
2016 Election

Some Women Voting Early to Mark 19th Amendment

Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early today for one simple reason… today’s date. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote and the number 19 symbolizes a special day for a few early voters– Jobeth and her sister. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates…
Final thoughts on the Final Debate
2016 Election

Final thoughts on the Final Debate

  Athens residents discuss their expectations of tonight’s final Presidential debate. One woman recently became a citizen and will soon be voting for the first time. She is hoping several different topics will be discussed tonight. Walter Moturi, a UGA international Ph.D student, is not able to vote but has been…
UGA Marks Gandhi Week of Service
UGA

UGA Marks Gandhi Week of Service

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others -Mohandas Gandhi That’s just what the University of Georgia’s Indian Cultural Exchange is hoping to do this week. They are spreading service in memory of Gandhi’s birthday on October 2. Gandhi Week of Service will…
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