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6-Year-Old Becomes Local Voice of Autism Awareness
Athens-Clarke County
October 19, 2016
6-Year-Old Becomes Local Voice of Autism Awareness
He’s on the cover of a magazine and a book– and he’s only six years old. Sawyer Mathis is the star of “The Littlest Inventor,” a book that his mom wrote to give kids like him a voice. She says it gives him confidence in his abilities even at a…
LGBT: A Day in the Life at UGA
Diversity
October 19, 2016
LGBT: A Day in the Life at UGA
In celebration of National LGBT Resource Center Day, the university center hosted a raffle and gave away colorful cupcakes. This was to bring more awareness to a resource that both students and community members can use to their advantage. A senior at the University of Georgia, Sestina Real, spent all…
The FINAL Debate: Is it Worth Watching?
2016 Election
October 19, 2016
The FINAL Debate: Is it Worth Watching?
More than 20 people are in line at the Athens Board of Elections office for early voting– and the lines have been just as long since Monday, October 17. Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early and will not be watching the final debate. Allen says she “can’t stand to…
UGA Talks about Mental Illness
Health
October 19, 2016
UGA Talks about Mental Illness
Mental illness can be seen as a taboo subject, but not today. There will be an “honest and open” discussion about the history of mental illness in the Russell Special Collections building on UGA’s campus. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on the event. Reporter Emily…
Anti-Discrimination Proposal on the Nov. 1 Ballot
2016 Election
October 18, 2016
Anti-Discrimination Proposal on the Nov. 1 Ballot
ATHENS, Ga.– Tonight at 7 p.m. there will be an agenda-setting meeting at City Hall. At this meeting commissioners will discuss the proposed anti discrimination ordinance. We spoke with Commissioner Girtz, and he said he is supportive of the bar directed legislation. The anti-discrimination ordinances that will be discussed aim at…
Sigma Delta Tau Marks Annual Greek Grind
UGA
October 18, 2016
Sigma Delta Tau Marks Annual Greek Grind
Sigma Delta Tau is hosting their annual event “SDT Greek Grind” tomorrow night at 8pm at the Classic Center. “Its just a really fun event each year that gets all of greek life excited and together over one event for such a good cause,” Maddie Weiss the Director of Public…
5th Annual State of Public Health Addresses Racial Equality
Athens-Clarke County
October 18, 2016
5th Annual State of Public Health Addresses Racial Equality
5th annual State of Public Health Conference took place today, Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Near Record High Temps Persist Throughout Georgia, Nationwide
Northeast Georgia News
October 18, 2016
Near Record High Temps Persist Throughout Georgia, Nationwide
If you’re wondering where the fall weather is, you’re probably not the only one. Near record-high temperatures continue to be recorded in Northeast Georgia and across the state. The hot weather is here to stay for the next two days at least until a cold front pushes its way through the…
Georgia Tennis Heads to the ITA Southeast Regional Championships
UGA Sports
October 18, 2016
Georgia Tennis Heads to the ITA Southeast Regional Championships
The Georgia Men’s Tennis Team will be heading down south for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional Championships.The dawgs will be competing in individual matches against other D-1 schools in the Southeast Region. The Championships will be an all day event at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida from October…
Record Long Lines for Early Voting
2016 Election
October 18, 2016
Record Long Lines for Early Voting
Many Athens voters are coming out to the polls early to vote in the 2016 Election. Some have always done it, some just want it to be over already. Most of the people in line today are anticipating higher-than-usual turnout on November 8th, but several of them were surprised to…