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ATHENS– ​Adam Veale is a 20 year old student at the University of Georgia. He is facing sanctions from the school’s student judiciary board due to his arrest in Atlanta for participating in “Moral Monday” protests on the steps of the state capitol for the expansion of medicaid. He and several others were…

ATHENS, GA – The University of Georgia is getting a jumpstart on Earth Day. The UGA Office of Sustainability is kicking off Earth Week on Monday with food trucks, music, and some furry guests. The event is meant to educate students and others about living sustainably. Office of Sustainability Intern Meryom…

WATKINSVILLE — It’s not always clear about how law enforcement officers discern when force is necessary and what type of force is appropriate. With events like Ferguson, Missouri, North Charleston, South Carolina and now Baltimore — where 25-year-old Freddie Gray died after a police officer tackled him, some people continue to…

https://youtu.be/-D6LTXZrNiM One UGA Swim Dawg has made quite a splash in the record books.  Nick Fink is finishing his swim career at UGA with being named the SEC’s Male Scholar Athlete of the year. Fink may have taken his final lap for the UGA Swim Dawgs…but he’s still in the classroom…

https://youtu.be/XQpx_wo03wA   Students will audition this Sunday to be the face… well rather the body… of one of the most recognized college mascots in the nation. The Big Dawg on Campus no doubt is UGA’s famous Hairy Dawg….He’s the face of the Georgia Bulldogs. I’ve gotten to see some huge…

Athens, GA —  University of Georgia researchers are trying to learn more about the fatal Ebola virus and how it spreads. Since the deadly break out of the disease that killed more than 4,800 people in Africa last year, scientists are exploring the possibility that those who survived the illnes may…

Athens, GA- Eleven teams of two will be competing in this weekend’s Dancing With the Athens Stars for audience and judge approval.  The event is sponsored by Project Safe.  Ninety cent of every dollar donated to Project Safe will go to families and individuals who are victims of domestic violence.…

UGA’s Relay for Life event is this Friday, and due to inclement weather, it will now be held in the main gym at the Ramsey Center.  The money will go towards the American Cancer Society and different programs for cancer patients and research. Relay Executive and Colleges Against Cancer Chair…

This weekend is going to be warm, but a little wet, especially on Sunday.   Temperatures tonight are rather mild, and there is a low percentage of rain. Tomorrow, we will experience the same type of weather with a high of 73 and a 40% chance of rain.

Athens, GA- 4:30 PM: Reporter Anna Tarullo spoke with Mr. Hightower’s daughter at Athen’s Regional.  Lisa Hightower-Mac said he was found sitting in mud in a wooded area, just a few miles from his home.  He is currently being treated for hypothermia with an IV and warm blanket.  She says he will…