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WatchDawgs Want You to Become an ‘Active Bystander’
UGA
October 20, 2015
WatchDawgs Want You to Become an ‘Active Bystander’
By Shaunteri Skinner WatchDawgs at the University of Georgia want people to know how to intervene and trust their own instincts in high-risk situations. Members of the organization provided tips to students on Tuesday in a training session at Tate Student Center. This is one of eight programs WatchDawgs will host this…
Jury Selected for Blount Murder Trial
Athens-Clarke County
October 20, 2015
Jury Selected for Blount Murder Trial
By Allison Gowens The murder trial for accused nurse Corey Antwan Blount continues today at the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. The jury was sworn in, and the state is now presenting its evidence. Video from the proceedings is below:
5 Things to Know About ‘Frat Beach’ This Year
Jackson County
October 20, 2015
5 Things to Know About ‘Frat Beach’ This Year
Many University of Georgia students spend the Friday before the annual Georgia/Florida football game in Jacksonville partying on the beach at St. Simons Island. This tradition known as “frat beach” usually involves a lot of underage drinking, but this year Glynn County law enforcement officers say there will be a zero…
J. Crew Opening Continues Downtown Business Shift
Athens-Clarke County
October 20, 2015
J. Crew Opening Continues Downtown Business Shift
Yellow stars on this map of downtown Athens indicate a current or proposed franchise or chain business. When J. Crew Mercantile opens its doors for business Wednesday on Broad Street, more than 20 national or statewide chains will be located in downtown, which has been traditionally made up of local…
Nick Chubb Check In
UGA Sports
October 20, 2015
Nick Chubb Check In
UGA football player, Nick Chubb, is on his way to recovery. The sophomore running back injured his knee at the UGA vs. Tennessee football game on October 10. Reporter Savannah Wilson has an update on his progress.
Oct. 20: Weather Update
Archives
October 20, 2015
Oct. 20: Weather Update
The leaves may be changing colors, but Rayleigh Rozier says temperatures are on the rise. Find out Northeast Georgia’s latest weather update in the video below.
UGA Student-Athletes Inducted into Leadership Program
UGA Sports
October 20, 2015
UGA Student-Athletes Inducted into Leadership Program
Twenty-five student-athletes were inducted Monday night into the Leadership Education and Development program at UGA. This is the sixth year of the L.E.A.D program and the largest class selected since 2010, the inaugural year. Inductees are chosen based on academic and athletic success, leadership, campus and community service involvement, and recommendations…
Oct. 20: Sports Update
Sports
October 20, 2015
Oct. 20: Sports Update
Reporter Savannah Wilson provides a quick summary of the latest sports events for Grady Newsource. More details to come in the 5 p.m. newscast.
Photojournalism from the 2015 Georgia National Fair
In-Depth
October 20, 2015
Photojournalism from the 2015 Georgia National Fair
They are days just like any other days, except they involve 50,000 people, livestock, music, carnival rides and food that is almost never good for you — it’s the opening weekend of the Georgia National Fair. To capture the life of the event, Mark Johnson’s advanced photojournalism class at…
ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Athens-Clarke County
October 20, 2015
ICYMI: Changes in Fee for Inmate Phone Calls
Every time an inmate makes a phone call, it means more money for Athens-Clarke County. A new contract approved by the ACC commissioners in September will bring in $1.25 million from inmates’ calls over the next five years. Reporter Zack Sims took a look at how this contract came about.