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Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak
Athens-Clarke County
September 14, 2016
Discussions on N-word: Neal Lester to Speak
ATHENS, Ga. — At the Tate Center today, students and members of the NAACP discussed campus opinion on the N-word. A poster was put up with “Thoughts on the N-Word” in big bold letters. Above were hand written student opinions on a large notepad. The conversation is spurred today as…
Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
Athens-Clarke County
September 14, 2016
Athens College Fair to Inform High School Students
High school students around Athens will have the chance answer any questions they’ve ever had about college.The Athens Probe College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-8:00pm, with more than 75 colleges represented. This event is coordinated annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions. According to their…
Kirby Smart Discusses Stopping Missouri Quarterback Drew Lock
UGA Sports
September 14, 2016
Kirby Smart Discusses Stopping Missouri Quarterback Drew Lock
Georgia’s defensive backs better make sure Missouri’s wide receivers don’t get past them. That’s because Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said Missouri quarterback Drew Lock “throws one of the prettiest deep balls [he] has seen in a long time.” In two games thus far, Georgia has proven woeful in trying…
Athens Daily Weather Update
Archives
September 14, 2016
Athens Daily Weather Update
Make sure you tune in tonight right here tonight at 5:00pm for the full weather outlook for your week! Daniel Jackson – Grady Newsource
Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges
Athens-Clarke County
September 14, 2016
Driver in Fatal Bike Accident Had Previous DUI charges
Update at 6:30 p.m. | Howard had two previous DUI charges — one in August and one in June, according to Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General C.R. Chisholm, Jr. “You can what-if a lot of things in this case,” Chisholm said Wednesday. One of those things is the fact that Howard was…
Update: Witness Who Tried to Save Cyclist Speaks
Athens-Clarke County
September 13, 2016
Update: Witness Who Tried to Save Cyclist Speaks
Athens, GA–Two cyclists were injured and one left dead on Athena Drive September 12, while a motorist faces charges for homicide by vehicle first degree. According to the police report, Whitney Baker Howard was driving west on Athena Drive when her car crossed the center line and struck three cyclists.…
Sanford Stadium Says No More Free Refills
Athens-Clarke County
September 13, 2016
Sanford Stadium Says No More Free Refills
Athens, GA– The heat and the score weren’t the only things that fans were complaining about after the Georgia Bulldogs football game against Nicholls State on September 10. The UGA Athletic Association will no longer offer free refills on souvenir cups at concession stands inside the stadium. UGA Assistant Director…
Fire Up the Hydrants: Art to Don Athens Hydrants
Athens-Clarke County
September 13, 2016
Fire Up the Hydrants: Art to Don Athens Hydrants
The fire hydrants in downtown Athens are getting more color. Twenty hydrants are being painted by artists to celebrate 80 years of drinking water delivery service to Athens. Artist Jamie Calkin, also known for his mural in Tate Student Center, is one of the artists selected. His hydrant is at…
Jackson County Superintendent Against Opportunity School District
Education
September 13, 2016
Jackson County Superintendent Against Opportunity School District
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VFzfZSwRmg] Jefferson, GA– The Jackson County Board of Education discussed Governor Deal’s Opportunity School District proposal at their meeting on September 12. If approved, the amendment will allow the state government to take control of under-performing public schools. Superintendent Dr. April Howard spoke out against the proposal and encouraged…
Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Striking Cyclists
Athens-Clarke County
September 13, 2016
Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Striking Cyclists
Athens, GA– A driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle first degree after striking three bicyclists on Athena Drive. The driver was determined to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. At approximately 6 p.m. on September 12, a vehicle heading west crossed the…