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Things You HAVE To Do This Fall
Athens-Clarke County
September 23, 2015
Things You HAVE To Do This Fall
Fall is finally here, but what should you do? That’s what we were wondering! So we sent reporter Lana Harris out to find some events around the Northeast Georgia area that you can go to this season. In this video: Washington Farms: http://www.washingtonfarms.net Athens Corn Maze: http://athenscornmaze.com/activities…
An Update on Oglethorpe County’s ‘Black Hole’
Northeast Georgia News
September 23, 2015
An Update on Oglethorpe County’s ‘Black Hole’
By Abby Jessen The uproar among Oglethorpe County citizens that led to the gym being referred to as a ‘black hole’ is quieter as construction moves forward on the Oglethorpe County High School gym. Director of System Operations Cindi Lowe and Construction Manager Malcom Bryan give an update on the modernization project…
ICYMI: Athens Group Travels to See Pope Francis
Athens-Clarke County
September 23, 2015
ICYMI: Athens Group Travels to See Pope Francis
When Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia this weekend, people from Athens, Georgia will be in the crowd. Yesterday, Newsource Reporter Mary Grace Shaw visited the University of Georgia Catholic Center to learn about their planned trip.
Washington Farms Virtual Tour
Northeast Georgia News
September 23, 2015
Washington Farms Virtual Tour
Washington Farms kicks off their Fall Season this Saturday the 26th at 10 am. Take a virtual tour to see what fun things they offer!
UGA Women’s Tennis Team Begins Season in Puerto Rico
UGA Sports
September 23, 2015
UGA Women’s Tennis Team Begins Season in Puerto Rico
By: Kristin Miller A tropical trip to Puerto Rico is all business for the UGA Women’s Tennis team. The Bulldogs leave later this afternoon to begin their fall season at the Puerto Rico College Challenge, a round robin singles and doubles tournament also featuring Illinois, Miami, and Mercer. The team finished…
ICYMI: PETA files complaint against UGA
UGA
September 23, 2015
ICYMI: PETA files complaint against UGA
PETA has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture against the University of Georgia. The organization has claimed UGA has allowed animals to be cruelly killed in what they describe as an “archaic” medical training course. Yesterday, Reporter Rayleigh Rozier spoke with UGA President Jere Morehead about…
Stories to Watch: September 23
Northeast Georgia News
September 23, 2015
Stories to Watch: September 23
Local high school gets a face lift: Oglethorpe County High School’s gym is undergoing a renovation. Reporter Abby Jessen is speaking with the Director of System Operations and the Construction Manager about the importance of this project. Fall is in the air: Washington Farms is having their opening day is this Saturday at 10am!…
Local Restaurants Cook with Insects
Athens-Clarke County
September 22, 2015
Local Restaurants Cook with Insects
By: Jordan Mecca Entomophagy is the human consumption of insects and arachnids as food. A common practice across the globe, it has yet to become popular in the Western world – until now. One U.S. trend of 2015 is the use of cricket flour as a food supplement. Cricket flour as well as…
Grady Newsource Explains: National Hazing Prevention Week
UGA
September 22, 2015
Grady Newsource Explains: National Hazing Prevention Week
By: Chelsea Beimfohr UGA sororities are joining their sisters around the country in National Hazing Prevention Week activities through Friday. Two in five students say they are aware of hazing taking place on their campus, according to HazingPrevention.org. National Hazing Prevention Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the problem and…
Barrow County Receives New Radio Systems
Barrow County
September 22, 2015
Barrow County Receives New Radio Systems
By: Damian C. Reynolds Expect to receive a quicker response time from officials if you live in Barrow County. The county purchased new radio systems from Motorola so local emergency agencies can better communicate with each other. One fire official and four law enforcement officials received a tutorial Tuesday morning.…