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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…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ZDKIKcJZM] Athens– Barrow County Elementary School may not be in Katroo, but every day on the day that Dr. Seuss was born, the students start the day right in the bright early morn. Today would have been Dr. Seuss’s 112th birthday and at Barrow County Elementary School, students, teachers, parents,…

ATHENS, GA— It has been a good day for Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton. Trump is leading the Republican party with projected victories in five states as reported to CNN. These states include Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Alabama and Virginia. Trump needs 1,237 delegates to secure the  victory on…

ATLANTA — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are the projected winners for the state of Georgia. Within each county, the numbers vary. Here is the break down by county: Madison County (12/12 precincts reporting) Donald Trump — 44.53 percent Ted Cruz — 28.57 percent…

ATLANTA — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are expected to win the state of Georgia and Virginia, according to CNN exit polls. By Staff Reports Things are shaping up as expected for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. According to CNN, both candidates…