Grady Newsource

By: Sam Lack As this semester of Grady Newsource starts to wind down, we take a look back at some of the top stories between August and December. However, before we reveal our top 5 later this afternoon, let’s take a look at some of our honorable mentions. Meet Que…

By Katya Riedlinger Finals: is a time where you cram three months of knowledge into multiple three-hour tests. Here are five ways to beat the stress and show your finals who is boss! 1.Sleep Sleep Sleep The University Health Center recommends getting 8 hours of sleep a night. We have heard over and…

By Abby Jessen Vaccines are improving public health, and experts from the UGA College of Public Health and Athens Regional have teamed up to talk about it on Wednesday night. They will explain the reasons for and science behind vaccine use, address vaccination safety, and discuss the role vaccines have played in…

By Nicole Castrellon The Georgia Men’s Basketball team came away with a win Tuesday night over Oakland, but following the game head coach Mark Fox was anything but happy. An emotional Coach Fox expressed why it has been a hard week and his admiration for former UGA football head coach Mark…

Gang Violence: Reporter Lana Harris investigates the impact of a growing gang problem in Northeast Georgia that left an innocent bystander dead in Madison County.       New App: Barrow County schools created a new application for parents, students and teachers to stay informed, have access to important  resources…

By Abby Jessen The Oglethorpe County Board of Education approved the 2016 meeting schedule on Tues. Below are the approved dates. \t Regular Meeting: Jan. 5, 2016 \t Work Session: Jan. 19, 2016 \t Regular Meeting: Feb. 2, 2016 \t Work Session: Feb. 16, 2016 \t Regular Meeting: Mar. 1,…

Intersection of Highway 98 and Neese Commerce Road will be closed until 7:30pm tonight according to Georgia State Patrol. A Tractor Trailer carrying logs was turning from Neese Commerce Road onto 98. The driver says he didn’t see that a car was turning onto Neese, so he did a big…

By: Valerie Burgos The Georgia C.A.R.E. Project plans to host a Decrim-Athens rally tonight, Dec. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the Athens city hall. Its goal is to push comissioners to discuss and vote on a proposed marijuana ordinance by Jan. 2016. This ordinance…

By: Blis Savidge Good news for holiday travelers… Gas prices are the lowest they have been in years, but you might be surprised to see how the price of gas in Georgia compares to other states. According to AAA, on December 1st the national average price of regular unleaded gas was $2.03…

By: Valerie Burgos The peak of the flu season is here, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has some tips on how you can protect yourself from it: \t Avoid close contact with sick people. \t Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or…