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7 Things You Need to Know About AIDS Athens
Athens-Clarke County
October 12, 2015
7 Things You Need to Know About AIDS Athens
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…
Grady Newsource Explains: UGA’s Cryotherapy Chamber
UGA
October 12, 2015
Grady Newsource Explains: UGA’s Cryotherapy Chamber
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…
Pink Week Raises Money for Breast Cancer Awareness
Health
October 12, 2015
Pink Week Raises Money for Breast Cancer Awareness
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.…
UGA Homecoming Events
UGA
October 12, 2015
UGA Homecoming Events
Wondering where to go for this year’s UGA Homecoming week events? Look no further! By: Lana Harris Monday, October 12: Bulldog Bash – 2PM, Tate Atrium Glow Rage Paint Party – 8pm CANCELLED Tuesday, October 13: Lip Sync Concert – 7PM, Tate Grand Hall Wednesday, October 14: Day…
Grady Newsource Explains: ACL Injuries
Issues in Sports
October 12, 2015
Grady Newsource Explains: ACL Injuries
Grady Newsource Explains the severity of ACL tears and why it is a good thing Nick Chubb's injury is not the worst case.
UGA School of Law to Host Georgia Court of Appeals
UGA
October 12, 2015
UGA School of Law to Host Georgia Court of Appeals
By Abby Jessen On Oct. 14, the Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments from three different cases. The issues range from medical negligence to aggravated assault. The event will take place in the UGA School of Law’s Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Court…
Stories to Watch: Oct. 12
Northeast Georgia News
October 12, 2015
Stories to Watch: Oct. 12
Here are your stories to watch for today in Northeast Georgia: – UGA running back Nick Chubb tore his PCL, along with two other ligaments, against Tennessee on Saturday. Sports reporter Sam Lack breaks down, this injury and Chubb’s recovery process in the coming weeks. – Presidential candidate Donald Trump visited the North…
Watch Preview of Grady Newsource’s Special Report on Georgia’s Undocumented Students
Northeast Georgia News
October 11, 2015
Watch Preview of Grady Newsource’s Special Report on Georgia’s Undocumented Students
By Dillon Richards This week, Grady Newsource will air a special report on undocumented students in Georgia called “Unwanted: The Story of Georgia’s Undocumented.” Watch a preview below, and don’t miss the two-day special this Wednesday and Thursday.
Grady Newsource Explains: Avian Influenza’s Potential Impact in Georgia
Health
October 8, 2015
Grady Newsource Explains: Avian Influenza’s Potential Impact in Georgia
Written by: Valerie Burgos A new strain of avian influenza has state officials concerned about its potential impact on Georgia’s $25 billion poultry industry. When the outbreak first occurred in January 2015, the Iowa poultry industry lost $427,000 in production and 8,500 jobs, according to A. Bruce Webster, a University of Georgia professor of poultry…
New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
Athens-Clarke County
October 8, 2015
New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
More than a dozen children from Banks, Barrow, and Jackson County in the foster care system will now have an advocate to speak for them in court. These Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers will be paired with the children Thursday. However, 17 new advocates still will not provide one advocate for each…