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The University Health Center’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention group is taking action today to help prevent sexual assault. The Association of American Universities reports that 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted at a university or college. “We’re doing a lot of education and you know, showing ways you can impliment…

The University of Georgia is taking steps to ease any concerns about study abroad programs in the wake of recent terror attacks in Europe. The Office of International Education set up a press conference to ensure students’ health and safety abroad. Study abroad advisors hosted the conference to answer students’…

It’s out with the old and in with the new. The Madison County jail expansion is finally complete after nine months with new equipment and prison pods. The expansion was proposed by Madison County officials after overcrowding and maintenance issues. The expansion includes thirty-two new inmate beds, two new recreation…

The newest member of the Oconee county government also is one of its most hard working. Wayne Hanie, the Utility Director for the County, is back working in a place his family once called home.  

Barrow County deputy arrested for two counts of sexual assault is out on bond. Deputy William Stephenson Mitchell was recently released on a $6,250.00 bond last night at 6:19 PM. Superior Court Clerk said Mitchell was kept in Gwinnett County for safety reason. Georgia Bureau of Investigation sent out this press release:…

The recent terrorists attacks in Paris and Brussels have prompted local officials to take action. Oconee County Sheriff is partnering with Athens Regional Medical Center to put trauma kits in every officer’s patrol car. Sheriff Scott Berry and Joyce Ebert Reifsteck, an Oconee County resident, developed a fund raising initiative to help buy the kits. Oconee…

Students at The University of Georgia will take the pledge to become an active bystander by pinning a ribbon to their chest this Tuesday in support of sexual assault awareness month. College students are one of the most vulnerable age groups when it comes to sexual assault.  According to…

Athens, GA — The Inclusive Health Council, a group sponsored by (University of Georgia LGBTQ Faculty/Staff Organization) GLOBES, is working to create a safe provider guide. The guide would include a list of businesses and professionals, mostly in the health care industry, that are welcoming of LGBTQ customers. “If you want…

ATHENS — Athens-Clarke County Police Department have been wearing body cameras for more than two years now. Chief Deputy of Police Justin Gregory said complaints have decreased against officers since the cameras have been in use. “The video technology is great,” Chief Gregory said. “Many times, when a complaint is filed,…

A Google search of three black teenagers versus three black teenagers caused outrage, which led to the hashtag #threeblackteenagers across social media platforms. While mugshots are the first images to appear for black teenagers, the photos for white teenagers shows a different story.