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ACC Police Suspect Group of Burglars Targeting Asian Families
Athens-Clarke County
September 12, 2016
ACC Police Suspect Group of Burglars Targeting Asian Families
ATHENS, Ga. — Two recent burglaries may be related to an ongoing statewide string of burglaries targeting Asian families, particularly business owners, Lt. Patrick Whitmore said Monday. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department suspects that burglars stole thousands of dollars of jewelry and gold from two Asian families on September 7…
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary Moving To New Location
Athens-Clarke County
September 12, 2016
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary Moving To New Location
An old school building on Athens’ east side will see new life in the coming months. Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School will call the Old Gaines Elementary School building, at 280 Gaines School Road, home starting in January. The move will be preceded by some necessary renovations to the aging structure. $292,265…
UGA Student’s Sign Video of ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ Goes Viral
In-Depth
September 12, 2016
UGA Student’s Sign Video of ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ Goes Viral
Can’t stop the sharing, that is what happened to one University of Georgia student’s “Can’t stop the feeling” sign language video. The video shows that even though someone can’t hear the music, doesn’t mean they cant enjoy the music video Haley Beach, a second-year Communication Science and Disorders Major truly has…
Group Offers Harambe Game Day Buttons
UGA Sports
September 8, 2016
Group Offers Harambe Game Day Buttons
Normally, fans will see buttons on sorority girls shirts and dresses on game day saying their sorority loves the dogs… but this weekend, fans will see buttons that look just a little bit different. These buttons…
Five Things You Need To Know About Nicholls State
UGA Sports
September 8, 2016
Five Things You Need To Know About Nicholls State
The University of Georgia plays its first home game of the season this Saturday against the Nicholls State Colonels. Here are five things you need to know about Nicholls State before Saturdays game. \t Two of the team’s players were featured on Netflix’s series “Last Chance U.” Ronald Ollie and…
Local Citizens Speak Out Against Opportunity School District
Athens-Clarke County
September 8, 2016
Local Citizens Speak Out Against Opportunity School District
ATHENS, Ga — Opposition to Governor Deal’s Opportunity School District (OSD) proposal is uniting a few local Democrats and Republicans. CJ Amason, the Executive Director for the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education, has helped work in Athens with grassroots groups of bipartisan members…
Early Voting Booth To Open At Tate Student Center
2016 Election
September 8, 2016
Early Voting Booth To Open At Tate Student Center
ATHENS, Ga– A new agreement between UGA’s Student Government Association and Athens’ Board of Elections will allow students to cast their ballots on campus. Any student living in Athens will be able to choose between voting in Athens-Clarke County or with an absentee ballot from their home town. In a press…
University of Georgia Introduces Logo Change
UGA
September 8, 2016
University of Georgia Introduces Logo Change
University of Georgia changed it’s entire logo for the first time since 1989. The new symbol includes a “revitalized” version of the arch, the shield, and the founding year. According to the University of Georgia website, UGA wants to create a stronger brand across all of its colleges. They believe…