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New government data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that obesity rates stayed about the same in most states. Grady NewSource explains what obesity means and what the obesity rates look like in Georgia for adults and high school students.

Reporter Erin O’Brien has your weather update for today and the rest of the week.

Nearly 50 students are leaving early Friday morning on a bus to Philadelphia to attend Mass with Pope Francis on Sunday morning. Space is limited, but there is still room available. Tickets are $250 and include hotel and charter bus ride. You do not need to be a UGA student…

\t It’s National Hazing Prevention Week. University of Georgia Panhellenic is doing a #thesehandsdonthaze campaign to bring awareness to hazing prevention. \t Tomorrow is the first day of fall! Reporter Erin O’Brien will have your weather outlook for today and the rest of the week. \t U-Lead Athens, a local…

By: Sam Lack In a GOP race that at one point had 17 candidates running for president, Loch Johnson, a former White House staffer and current UGA regents professor, discusses why Marco Rubio has an advantage and who might be going after the vice presidency.

By Richard Banton The newest industrial site in Barrow County is under development after gaining approval as a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) project. These sites take advantage of tax credits and help prospective businesses get to market earlier and provide jobs, according to the Georgia Department of Economic…

By: Lana Harris Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be on death row? We spoke with UGA sociology professor Todd Krohn to find out. The Georgia Department of Corrections plans to execute convicted murderer Kelly Gissendaner on Sept. 29, 2015. Commissioner Homer Bryson chose this date between Sept. 29…

By: Nicole Castrellon As flu season arrives, here are places in the Athens area where you can get a shot to help prepare for its symptoms: \t For the UGA Community: \t Students, faculty and staff can make an appointment online at the University Health Center. \t There are several…

By: Jordan Mecca Athens Canine Rescue hosted the 7th annual “Run Your Tail Off 5K” on Sunday, Sept. 20. All proceeds went toward Athens Canine Rescue, a local non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs and getting them adopted. Chewie and his owner Chris have attended the event for the past…

By Abby Jessen Governor Jeb Bush emerged from a sea of red and black Saturday to talk to tailgaters before the UGA vs. USC game. He stressed his belief that a conservative is capable of  winning the presidential race, and that he will campaign in every “nook and cranny” to make sure…