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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…

  By: Connor Riley Greyson Lambert’s performance on Saturday night didn’t just appease concerns about how good of a quarterback he could be. It also put him in the record book. Lambert completed 24 of his 25 passing attempts against South Carolina, setting a new NCAA record for completion percentage…

\t Jeb Bush— Are southern states becoming more important stops on the GOP campaign trail? Grady Newsource reporter Abby Jessen will navigate through the sixteen Republican candidates and how one candidate reached out to young voters this weekend. \t Oconee County Crash Update— The male occupant who perished in last week’s…

By: Danielle Herman As the Bulldogs prepare for a rivalry against the Gamecocks, bar owners throughout the Classic City prepare to deal with the masses that will descend upon the downtown area Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Their answer? A five dollar cover.  Several bar owners met this week to make…

https://youtu.be/q-U-a-j2u_M UGA’s Student Government Association teamed with AT&T to show the dangers of using your phone while driving. UGA students could sign a pledge today at the Tate Center that they will not text and drive. Texting, however, is not the only problem. Digital reporter Ellen Cohen demonstrates other dangerous things people…

By: Damian C. Reynolds The overcrowded all-male Madison County Jail will begin a $2.65 million expansion soon and also has the potential to become coed. The jail currently houses 101 male inmates, but has only 64 beds. The expansion will add 32 beds, but Capt. Greg Fisk, Madison County jail…