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A Plane with a Message: Plane Sign Shows Opposition to Amendment One
2016 Election
October 17, 2016
A Plane with a Message: Plane Sign Shows Opposition to Amendment One
At Saturday’s homecoming game, you may have noticed a plane flying around with the words: “No School Takeover! Vote No to Amendment One!” Amendment One is NOT the same thing as the First Amendment that prohibits Congress from preventing anyone’s rights to freedom. The Amendment that this plane is referring to is…
A Voice From Homecoming Past: Alum Reflects on Former UGA Homecoming
UGA
October 11, 2016
A Voice From Homecoming Past: Alum Reflects on Former UGA Homecoming
Steve Lewis was a student at the University of Georgia in the early 1980s. Today he owns Lightninrv in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ligqhtninrv allows customers to rent motorhomes, travel-trailers, and pop-up campers for every event including those Bulldogs’ game days. One of his favorite game days was the homecoming game. He remembers homecoming…
Midnight Deadline Nearing to Register to Vote
2016 Election
October 11, 2016
Midnight Deadline Nearing to Register to Vote
It’s not too late to get involved in this year’s election and cast your vote. For people in Georgia, today is the last day for residents to register to vote. Here’s everything you need to know: How to know if you’re registered: Head to the Georgia Secretary of State website…
20 Years of 1% Sales Tax Up For Renewal
2016 Election
October 10, 2016
20 Years of 1% Sales Tax Up For Renewal
This November not only will you cast a vote for the next president but also an Educational Sales Tax in Athens-Clarke. This sales tax, known as ESPLOST is a one percent tax that would be collected for the Clarke County School District. If you vote yes, the provision will remain…
Bulldogs Fall to the LSU Tigers
UGA Sports
October 10, 2016
Bulldogs Fall to the LSU Tigers
The UGA volleyball team is on road this week as they head on over to Auburn Wednesday for yet another Tiger brawl after getting mawled by the LSU tigers yesterday afternoon. From the very start, it just wasn’t looking good for the Bulldogs, after losing the first set by 12 points.…
Hurricane Matthew Evacuees Choose Athens
Athens-Clarke County
October 10, 2016
Hurricane Matthew Evacuees Choose Athens
Athens is a hot spot for Hurricane Matthew evacuees. Mark Nathan, an evacuee from Tybee Island, chose Athens to get their annual trip in and because he was once a Georgia Bulldog himself. “We went shopping, we’ve been going out to eat, we went to the Ovation Movie Theater,” Nathan said.…
Homecoming Week for 2016 Kicks Off
UGA
October 10, 2016
Homecoming Week for 2016 Kicks Off
Homecoming Week Kickoff Today marks the first day of Homecoming Week at the University of Georgia. From concerts to community service, this year’s homecoming committee has a variety of different events planned for the UGA Community. Today’s feature event is the Bulldog Bash, and it’s going on from 9 a.m…
5-Day Forecast Week of October 10
Archives
October 10, 2016
5-Day Forecast Week of October 10
Here is your 5-day forecast for Northeast Georgia. The low temperatures for the week are dropping as low as 46 degrees Tuesday morning. Highs of the week are still reaching in the 80’s, with temperates in mid-70’s to low 80 degrees. Tune in at 5pm to Grady Newsource for…
UGA Student’s 12-Day Jeopardy! Streak Ends
UGA
October 6, 2016
UGA Student’s 12-Day Jeopardy! Streak Ends
Seth Wilson’s Jeopardy! streak may have come to an end last night, but he is still all smiles. According to the Jeopardy! Official Website, the PHD Student at the University of Georgia won the gameshow for 12 straight days in a row. Now, he is walking away with $265,002, so…