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Athens-Clarke County Police say a Golden Pantry employee was at a drink station when someone came up behind her and placed a gun to her head. The employee was ordered to open all registers.Two males held her at gun point while a third male took an undisclosed amount of money. The…

Athens Regional will complete its training for mass casualty events, this afternoon in its medical services building. This training is being conducted by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation Advanced Disaster Life Support class. These classes are developed by four academic centers – one of them the University of Georgia. Exercise…

A Parental Leave Proposal was on the agenda for the last UGA Faculty Human Resources Committee Meeting this afternoon. However, Brenda Keen, Chair of UGA Human Resources said that they ran out of time during the meeting and that the proposal has been put off until next year. The proposal was passed…

24 years-old Chad Ruark is still missing nine days. Today his family spoke to the media about it, for the first time. Chad’s brother, Ernie Ruark, says that Chad is not acting like himself at all. He says, “Chad is just not keeping up with his kids, not calling real close…

Students at the University of Georgia will hold a protest against a bill in the Georgia Senate that could lead to allowing carry of concealed firearms on campus. A march for UGA students and Athens’ community members will start at 6:15 PM tonight at the UGA Arch on Broad Street. The march will…

This week, Barrow County Board of Education met and voted on changing the start times for elementary, middle and high schools.  In a 5-4 decision, the board decided to keep their current start time schedule. This decision was highly debated in last week’s work session.  Currently high schools in Barrow…

GEORGIA — A strand of lice is resistant to over the counter medications. This “Super Lice” has been found in 25 states, including Georgia. See what one entomologist and one local pharmacist have to say about your awareness of the insect.   http://[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osqTfK8X6LM&w=560&h=315]     By Emily McLanahan

ATHENS, Ga. — Local restaurants gathered at the Classic Center in downtown Athens earlier today in support of The 18th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon. It was here that ticket holders had the chance to enjoy a modest meal and accept awards on behalf of The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.…

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won the Georgia primary, but some of their competitors’ supporters still believe their candidates have a chance at winning the primary. Check out what they had to say. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpifhY9vNbY&w=640&h=360]   By Michelle Baruchman

ATHENS, Ga. — The Oconee County Commission approved phase two of the Epps Bridge Shopping Center yesterday. Now, you will see almost double the number of stores that you already shop at. Development officials claimed that the approval of phase two is directly related to Oconee County’s economic success. Oconee…