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UGA Women’s Tennis Travels to Arkansas This Weekend
UGA Sports
March 25, 2015
UGA Women’s Tennis Travels to Arkansas This Weekend
The University of Georgia’s women’s tennis team will play on the road against the Arkansas Razorbacks this weekend. They hit the practice courts yesterday to prepare for this weekend’s game against Arkansas and Missouri. The team is focusing on doubles this week in practice. They lost more doubles points this year than…
What to Wear to Summer Interviews
In-Depth
March 25, 2015
What to Wear to Summer Interviews
Reporter Sierra Grady is at the UGA Summer Employment Career Fair discovering what to wear to your summer interviews.
Bishop Park Master Plan
Athens-Clarke County
March 25, 2015
Bishop Park Master Plan
ATHENS, GA – If you want a say in your local parks, you’ll have an opportunity tonight. There will be a meeting about the plan for Bishop Park. This is the first time a park is actually being planned by people in the community, instead of an outside firm. Bishop…
Athens Court Tackles DUI Head On, Program To Go Statewide
Athens-Clarke County
March 25, 2015
Athens Court Tackles DUI Head On, Program To Go Statewide
ATHENS, GA - Repeat DUI offenses in Athens-Clarke County is on the decline. The Athens-Clarke County State Court's DUI Program is reducing this number by tackling the main issue directly - by counseling.
Study: Almost Half of Transgender Population Considers Suicide
Health
March 25, 2015
Study: Almost Half of Transgender Population Considers Suicide
ATHENS, GA – April Ceres is a proud transgendered woman. She talks to Reporter Kevni Woodside about her battle with suicidal thoughts. A recent study says 46% of transgendered people have attempted suicides, as opposed to 1.6% of the general population.
Woman Held at Gunpoint on Herman Street
Athens-Clarke County
March 25, 2015
Woman Held at Gunpoint on Herman Street
ATHENS, GA – Last night a 21-year-old woman was held at gunpoint on Herman Street. They demanded the woman give them money and when she told them she didn’t have any money, they struck her in the head with a gun. Police arrived and treated the woman, and the robbers…
Senate Bill 73 to Protect Police Animals
In-Depth
March 25, 2015
Senate Bill 73 to Protect Police Animals
Senate Bill 73 is on its to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk. If the bill were to become law, penalties for hurting police animals specifically dogs and horses would increase significantly. Reporter Wade Barron spoke to UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson about how important their bomb dogs are to their unit. UGA…
Law Enforcement Officers Take On Shooting Range in Oconee County
Northeast Georgia News
March 25, 2015
Law Enforcement Officers Take On Shooting Range in Oconee County
OCONEE COUNTY, GA – The Georgia Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors wants officers to become better instructors for their agencies. Grady Newsource reporter Kendall Trammell took a look at how they train. Today 13 men are at a range doing shotgun training. It’s an exchange of information and ideas.…
UPDATE: Autopsy Completed, Results Still Unknown
UGA
March 24, 2015
UPDATE: Autopsy Completed, Results Still Unknown
The GBI says the autopsy has been performed, and a blood alcohol test was also conducted. However, the results of that test and the autopsy are not due to be released until June 19th.
High School Track Sprinting Through the Season
High School Sports
March 24, 2015
High School Track Sprinting Through the Season
Cedar Shoals, Clark Central, and a few other local high schools are currently competing at Banks County High School. It’s the mid-way point in the season, and head coach Stephen Smith has a clear goal set out for State, come April. And few other local high school games that you…