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The co-owner of an Athens bar says he is investigating an image shared on Twitter Monday night that depicts a racial slur on a drink menu. The response on both Twitter and the bar’s Facebook page have been highly critical of the menu in question and the bar itself. The…

By: Damian C. Reynolds The Georgia-Florida game on Saturday in Jacksonville repeats a highly anticipated Halloween showdown. Florida won last year’s matchup 38-20. Well, it’s a new year, and records don’t matter this weekend. Both teams are coming off a bye week, but here are a few important notes on…

By: Mary Grace Shaw Athens area volunteers for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind (GDF) are raising money to order to sponsor a future assistance dog by allowing people to vote for their favorite costumed puppy through donating to the GoFundMe. The organization set up a gofundme page where you can donate…

By Janai James Barrow County may change the times that its students begin and end their school day next year. The Barrow County School System is seeking input on its current and proposed times for the 2016-2017 school year. A survey asks you to rank four different bell schedules, including its current start and end…

By: Anna Clark It’s a sad time for bacon lovers after the World Health Organization released a new statement saying eating processed meat definitely causes cancer. Here’s what you need to know about the statement: \t Processed meat causes colorectal cancer based on sufficient evidence. \t Red meat is classified as probably cancerous based on limited evidence.…

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Here’s a list of Northeast Georgia Halloween-related events happening this week throughout Northeast Georgia. Tuesday, October 27 \t Halloween “Spooktacular” Carnival \t Location: Lay Park, Athens \t Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. \t Fee: $3 ACC resident, $5 non-resident \t Halloween-themed games, a costume contest, and candy. \t East Athens…

By: Damian C. Reynolds STEM education–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math– is on the decline according to the National Math and Science Initiative. That’s why hundreds of teachers showed up for a STEM certification conference at the Athens Classic Center on Tuesday morning. Here are a few statistics about STEM on the decline:…

  \t An Oglethorpe County board is recommending a rezoning tax map so a new animal shelter can be built. Grady Newsource is finding out how the new shelter will help more animals in North Georgia find safe homes. \t Anew polls shows presidential candidate, Ben Carson overtook fellow candidate…

An attempted bank robbery today about noon at Athens First Bank & Trust was prevented when bank employees refused to comply with the robber’s request. Athens-Clarke police said Charlotte Hill, 63, entered the bank wearing a mask and holding a sign that said, “This is a hold up.”  Employees refused to…