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By: Jordan Mecca Bulldog Bikes upgraded the make and model of its bikes this semester after a redesign of the program, increasing availability and accessibility on campus. Bulldog Bikes are now available for students, faculty and staff at the Main Library and Science Library – and they are free, according to…

\t Anti-Bullying Day – Today is Anti-Bullying Day and the Jackson County Sheriff’s office is supporting the cause. Sheriff Magnum explains how the office shows their support. \t Littervention – Keep Athens Beautiful started a campaign called ‘Littervention’ with the goal of decreasing litter in Athens. Stacy Smith, the Keep…

By: Nicole Castrellon This past weekend there was a big football game in Athens, and that is evident by the large amounts of trash that have taken over sidewalks on campus and across Athens. Luckily there are more than a few ways you can reduce litter production and keep the…

Erik Bell, a senior at North Oconee High School, is trying to become the first member of his family to attend college. That alone can be enough for a teenage kid to handle, but Erik has been dealt that plus much more in his young life. Sammy O’Brien tells his…

103-year-old Genora Biggs is back in church, and the pastor and people who kicked her out are gone. Last Thursday Biggs unlocked the doors and stepped back into the church she’s called home for 92 years.

By Abby Jessen West Jackson Primary School will be demolished and rebuilt as a middle school, the Jackson County Board of Education decided this morning at a called meeting. The primary school originally had grades pre-k through second, and the elementary school had third through fifth. The primary school is…

Grady Newsource covers stories in Northeast Georgia. We will continue with updates throughout the day as our reporters cover the latest news. To stay updated, check out our Twitter and Facebook pages.   – Jackson County Board of Education closed West Jackson Primary School, reduced the millage rate and kept the bond rate the…

By: Anna Clark Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales began rehabilitation today after being transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Gales sustained a spinal injury during Saturday’s game against the University of Georgia in Sanford Stadium. He was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery  to relieve pressure off his…

By: Chelsea Beimfohr Two thousand game day parking spots are gone. The rainy weather caused UGA to close their intramural fields which is one of the largest overflow parking lots on campus. Reporter Chelsea Beimfohr found out how Athens Transit is helping fans get to the game.

By: Kara Murphy Adeline Kenerly, the new Miss Georgia, will be crowned this weekend during halftime at the UGA vs. Alabama game. A public reception on Saturday from 1-2 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall at UGA will celebrate Kenerly’s crowning. The forecast calls for rain but Kenerly says she ‘s ready for…