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This piece was reported by a journalism student in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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…
High School Soccer Plays Through Rain
Barrow County
March 24, 2015
High School Soccer Plays Through Rain
Soccer was one of the few sports able to tough through the wet fields as the Clarke Central JV team took on Winder-Barrow County last night. Head Coach Matt Seib says he is focused on making sure his players continue to grow. He says, “Yeah, my biggest goal coming into this…
High School Baseball Games Rescheduled
High School Sports
March 24, 2015
High School Baseball Games Rescheduled
The continous rain of March sidelined a few high school baseball games last night. Senior Captain of the Cedar Shoals Jaguars, Bert Siemion says he is tired of the games being rained out. He said, “It really sucks because you look forward to playing, and then, it just feels bad when you…