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Powdered Alcohol Could Be Coming to Athens
Athens-Clarke County
March 24, 2015
Powdered Alcohol Could Be Coming to Athens
Powdered alcohol is now legal. Since March 16th, the big question has become whether it is safe or not. Nine states, including Maryland and Tennesee, are already trying to make it illegal in their respective state. Reporter Taylor Bisciotti speaks with local liquor stores and police to find out if it has hit…
UGA Group Campaigning for New Women’s Center
Diversity
March 24, 2015
UGA Group Campaigning for New Women’s Center
A group at UGA wants to open a new women’s center. UGA already has a women’s clinic as part of the University Health Center, but the group Dawgs for a Women’s Center wants a space that is more of a safe zone for counseling and relaxation. Reporter C.J. Gaan will have…
Morgan County’s MJ Webb Picks Up Eighth Offer
UGA Sports
March 23, 2015
Morgan County’s MJ Webb Picks Up Eighth Offer
Defensive End MJ Webb from Morgan County High School now has eight offers to play college football, including one from UGA. Coach Bill Malone of MCHS talks about what it was like for his player to get an offer his freshman year from Coach Richt. Webb is currently a sophomore…
UGA Basketball Ends Season in First Round of March Madness
UGA Sports
March 23, 2015
UGA Basketball Ends Season in First Round of March Madness
The University of Georgia men’s basketball team fell to Michigan State on Friday in the first round of March Madness in Charlotte, NC. Sports Reporter Alyssa Purser recaps the season.
Georgia Gymnastics Places Fifth in SEC Championships
UGA Sports
March 23, 2015
Georgia Gymnastics Places Fifth in SEC Championships
The Georgia GymDogs placed fifth in the SEC Championships in Duluth on Saturday, winning the first session of the day. The Dawgs beat out Mizzou, Arkansas and Kentucky for the first session, but landed behind Alabama, Auburn and LSU. Junior Mary Beth Box talked about what a big difference having…
Amy Robach to Deliver UGA Spring Commencement Address
UGA
March 23, 2015
Amy Robach to Deliver UGA Spring Commencement Address
University of Georgia graduate and “Good Morning America” anchor Amy Robach will deliver the commencement address at UGA’s spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on May 8 in Sanford Stadium. “Amy Robach is a veteran television journalist with national and international recognition. She also is one of…
Northeast Georgia Weather – March 23, 2015
Archives
March 23, 2015
Northeast Georgia Weather – March 23, 2015
Student Meteorologist Riley Hale tells us what kind of temperatures we can expect for the next several days.
UGA Students Respond to Controversial Yik Yak Comment Following UGA Student Death
UGA
March 23, 2015
UGA Students Respond to Controversial Yik Yak Comment Following UGA Student Death
University of Georgia students are responding to a social media post (below) that has stirred up cause controversy and anger for some groups.
Behind the Scenes with a 9-1-1 Operator
Athens-Clarke County
March 23, 2015
Behind the Scenes with a 9-1-1 Operator
ATHENS, GA - You trust them to help you when you have no other option. But how much do you actually know about 9-1-1 operators?