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Students with intellectual or developmental disabilities will be able to complete coursework to earn a certificate at the University of Georgia beginning in 2017. Destination Dawgs, a new program, will accommodate these students’ needs and interests in post-secondary education. The goal is to give more students with disabilities a better…

Nov. 12 is Georgia Gives Day, the day in which the Georgia Center for Nonprofits challenges the public to donate to nonprofit organizations during one 24 hour time frame. 100% of all donations go to the organization that Georgia Gives Day collects at this website. Organizations you can donate to include Girl Scouts of Greater…

By Adriana Vicuna Diwali has been all over social media lately. You are probably noticing Diwali posts on Facebook, Twitter, and even as a story on Snapchat. Grady Explains has all you need to know about Diwali and how it is celebrated. Diwali: is an ancient Hindu Festival that celebrates good over…

By Rayleigh Rozier Looking for something to do in Northeast Georgia this weekend? Here are some ideas. Events Calendar Links Friday, November 13th: Public Ice Skate Saturday, November 14th: SWAB Holiday Hustle 5K, Eastside Expo, Free to Breathe 5K, Santa’s Arrival Party,  Pittard Park Renovation Celebration, IAGA Diwali 2015, Madison County Toy Ride and Car…

By Shaunteri Skinner The Athens Land Trust (ALT) will build a 15-home subdivision in East Athens this month.  Work will begin with three homes, followed by two more in spring 2016 on Waddell Street. The organization works to rehabilitate houses in the Hancock Neighborhood, which extends from the downtown Athens…

By: Chelsea Beimfohr Thursday morning the University of Georgia Student Government Association released this letter taking a firm stance against racial injustice. The letter comes after the University of Missouri president resigned this week amidst student protests over racial tension.     Some students didn’t agree with SGA’s stance. “I definitely…

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office participated in the Watchful Eye program this week. The program is a state-wide campaign  in which residences of registered sex offenders were verified as compliant with state regulations. “The safety of the children in Barrow County is one of the greatest responsibilities of the Sheriff’s…

Watch for these stories throughout the day on the Grady Newsource website. \t UGA kidnapping: Students did not receive a notification from the emergency alert system. \t UGA stands with Missouri: The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association will issue a letter outlining their support for their University of Missouri counterparts. \t…

Monday, November 9th Carnegie Hall was full of glitz and glamour. But that wasn't the main focus. The night was filled with the world's most powerful and influential women coming together to celebrate on another. Grady Newsource has social media posts from the night.

By Madison Keiger As the sun rose over the Oconee Hill Cemetery on Nov. 11, Pete Argo sat and listened to the Veterans Day Celebration. Below the blue sky and waving flag, this World War II veteran was able to reflect on his time overseas. If you were unable to attend…