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UGA Football Preview vs. Ole Miss
Athens-Clarke County
September 22, 2016
UGA Football Preview vs. Ole Miss
Athens, GA– The #12 Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) football team will travel to Oxford, Mississippi this weekend to take on the #23 Ole Miss Rebels (1-2). Coach Kirby Smart said in a press conference on Monday that freshman Jacob Eason will get the start again at quarterback, provided he practices well…
Voting as a Student Is Now Easier Than Ever
2016 Election
September 22, 2016
Voting as a Student Is Now Easier Than Ever
UGA votes is a new campus organization that's making it easier for students to vote by helping them register here at Tate. But a big problem they face is that many students are not registered in Athens.
Crashes, Injuries on Highway 316 on the Rise
Athens-Clarke County
September 22, 2016
Crashes, Injuries on Highway 316 on the Rise
Athens, GA–According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the total number of collisions and injuries on Georgia State Route 316 have increased dramatically since last year at this time. The numbers have gradually risen in all statistical categories each year since 2013, with the only exception being last…
Unemployment in Georgia Drops to 5 Percent
In-Depth
September 22, 2016
Unemployment in Georgia Drops to 5 Percent
Counties include: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton.
High School Football Preview: Rivals, Undefeated Teams Face Off
Athens-Clarke County
September 22, 2016
High School Football Preview: Rivals, Undefeated Teams Face Off
Athens, GA–There are several key high school football games in the Athens area on Friday night. The Cedar Shoals Jaguars (3-1) hope to bounce back from a tough home loss to Oconee County (4-0) last week with another home game against their rivals, the Clarke-Central Gladiators (2-2). Clarke-Central defeated North…
UGA Doctoral Student Seth Wilson Wins Jeopardy 3 Times
In-Depth
September 22, 2016
UGA Doctoral Student Seth Wilson Wins Jeopardy 3 Times
University of Georgia PhD student, Seth Wilson, is making his way up as he wins on the hit TV show Jeopardy. He has won three times, and thats just since Monday. He took an online test via the website back in April to become a contestant. He was invited up to Washington…
Search for Missing Dog, Chapel Bell, Continues
Athens-Clarke County
September 22, 2016
Search for Missing Dog, Chapel Bell, Continues
The search for missing dog, Chapel Bell, continues here in Athens. Money is no object since the dog is considered a part of their family. Dog owner Kimmie Bell is asking no questions and offering a $5000 reward for her safe return. Over 150 fliers were put up around the…
Athens Woman Marks 42 Years Working at Polls
2016 Election
September 21, 2016
Athens Woman Marks 42 Years Working at Polls
ATHENS, Ga. — On most Tuesdays, Nan Leathers is tending her garden, watering her plants or spending time with her grandchildren. But, on Tuesday, November 8th, she’ll be a little busier. “That day won’t seem very long,” Leathers said. That’s because on November 8th — Election Day — Leathers will…
Second Cyclist Killed In Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County
September 21, 2016
Second Cyclist Killed In Athens-Clarke County
For the second time in just eight days a cyclist has been killed by a motor vechile in Athens... This time it was by a bus.
BREAKING: Fatal Stabbing in Barrow Co.
Barrow County
September 21, 2016
BREAKING: Fatal Stabbing in Barrow Co.
BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — Sheriff’s Office have released further information regarding the fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday night. The GBI has not returned multiple phone calls. Follow us on Twitter @GradyNewsource for continued updates. By: Dillon Richards