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  By Shaunteri Skinner If you’ve ever felt discriminated against in downtown Athens now’s your chance to tell your story and have a group of people listen to it. The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia wants to present these testimonies as evidence of what they call “inclusivity” problems in Athens.…

By: Chelsea Beimfohr Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)  launched its second annual Teal Pumpkin Project™ campaign. The mission: to raise awareness of all food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. But why teal? FARE uses this color to promote food allergy awareness. This nationwide movement offers an alternative for…

The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission has proposed Two Artists and Creative Economy Roundtables to answer just that question. You have two opportunities to join the discussion with Master Public Art Planner, Todd Bressi: October 13 at 1 p.m. Broad 9A (160 Tracy St. #10) October 14 at 5:30 p.m. Athens…

Here some stories to watch today in Northeast Georgia: – The Democratic presidential debate takes place tonight at 8:30. Reporter Blis Savidge talks to some Democrats in Athens to find out where they will be watching and what they want to hear. – Many renovations are underway in downtown Watkinsville.…

What you need to know about the Barrow County special election. What: To fill the Seat for District 3 of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners When: Today, Oct. 13, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Who: Scott Vickery and Roger Wehunt Where: The Church in Winder 546 Treadwell Road Bethlehem, Ga 30620…

By: Kristin Miller Barrow County inmates will soon have a better chance for a successful job. Lanier Technical College will offer a GED program designed to help citizens on probation earn their degree. Lead instructor Beth Magness said she hopes the class will encourage probationers to prepare for the exam before they…

By Savannah Brock and Madison Keiger Democratic candidates will head to the podium October 13th for the first debate on their race to the White House. Hosted by CNN, the debate includes front-runner Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O’Malley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee. Not up to speed on the candidates? Watch…

AIDS Athens is only $5,000 short of its fundraising goal with two weeks left in this year’s campaign. More than 200 supporters braved bad weather on Saturday to walk in the annual AIDS Walk, a cornerstone of the organization’s effort to support the Athens area that has an estimated 750 individuals living…

By: Zack Sims Recovery for athletes at the University of Georgia can now use a “state-of-the-art whole body cryotherapy chamber” after workouts. The chamber is supposed to present a quicker alternative to recovering from workouts than an ice bath. The chamber comes from an Atlanta-based company called Impact Cryotherapy. The company believes…

By Abby Jessen One UGA sorority estimates that it raised more than $12,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Zeta Tau Alpha ended its annual Pink Week on Oct. 11 with its Paint the Town Pink 5k. The 5k followed Tate Plaza awareness days and percentage nights at Smoothie King and Cheeky Peach.…