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New Cultural Arts Venue Coming to Barrow County
Barrow County

New Cultural Arts Venue Coming to Barrow County

BARROW– The Barrow County School System and Board of Commissioners are coming together to build a new cultural arts venue for citizens. The center will be located at the Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology campus in Barrow County. Based on the current plans, the amphitheater feature a five-tiered lawn with…
UGA SGA Ticket Receives Mayor’s Endorsement
Athens-Clarke County

UGA SGA Ticket Receives Mayor’s Endorsement

ATHENS– The University of Georgia Student Government Association officially began campaigning last night. Houston Gaines is the current SGA Vice President. Now he is running run next year’s President position on the Commit UGA  ticket. He is the first UGA student to serve as Vice President before making the decision to…
Student Protection Act Could Pass Soon
Northeast Georgia News

Student Protection Act Could Pass Soon

A bill that would allow students to opt out of standardized testing is in the Georgia House Rules Committee and could see the Governor’s desk soon. The Student Protection Act passed the Georgia Senate two weeks ago on February 29. The goal of the this bill is to allow a…
Students, Professors Take Action Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
Athens-Clarke County

Students, Professors Take Action Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill

ATHENS — Ink has not yet been drawn on Georgia House Bill 859, but students and professors at University of Georgia are making sure Governor Nathan Deal knows they are against the legislation.
Learn About SGA Candidates’ Stance on Campus Carry Bill
UGA

Learn About SGA Candidates’ Stance on Campus Carry Bill

Today officially kicks off campaigning for the Student Government Association president, vice president and treasurer position. Reporter Jazmine Calhoun spoke with a candidate from each campaign to get his or her stance on the Campus Carry Bill.
All Eyes on Your Bracket: NCAA Basketball Tourney to Begin
Sports

All Eyes on Your Bracket: NCAA Basketball Tourney to Begin

The NCAA Basketball tournament starts this week, and the bracket buzz is getting loud. We hear a lot about the “eye test” leading up to and after Selection Sunday, but how exactly does it work? The answer really is up to you, and you can use this test to score…
Candidate Overview for Oconee County Commission
Northeast Georgia News

Candidate Overview for Oconee County Commission

Local citizens are running for openings in the Oconee County Commission.  Here’s a look at some of the candidates running for election in 2016. -Brett Homer
Yummy Local Pi Day Deals
Athens-Clarke County

Yummy Local Pi Day Deals

Today is not the apple pie, pecan pie, or even pepperoni pies (pizza) you love day! It’s Pi Day as in the numerical value of pi (π). However, local restaurants and grocery stores are celebrating Pi Day with special “π” discounts on your favorite pies! Don’t worry there is no…
Guns Legal to Carry on Georgia College Campuses, Pending Gov. Deal’s Signature
UGA

Guns Legal to Carry on Georgia College Campuses, Pending Gov. Deal’s Signature

ATLANTA — The Georgia senate passed a bill Friday that would allow gun possession on public university campuses within the state. House Bill 859 would allow anyone with a weapons license who is 21 years or older to carry guns on college grounds, with the exception of dormitories, fraternity and sorority…
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