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The leadership of the UGA Catholic Center is opposing the Religious Freedom Bill. They say that the bill would allow people to discriminate against those they disagree with by using the cover of religion. House Speaker David Ralston agrees, and has said that he would not bring the bill up…

Georgia lawmakers are discussing two medical marijuana bills in a hearing today. The House Bill, drafted by Representative Allen Peake of Macon is more broad and would allow medical marijuana to be used for a larger number of illness and people than the more conservative Senate version of the bill.…

Reporter Morgan Weeks was on the field for Pro Day and managed to talk to Todd Gurley. Last year, Gurley was suspended for selling his autographs.  Gurley says he knows he broke the rules and wants to move on.

Morgan County, Ga.-- Ten areas received an honor from the governor in Atlanta yesterday. Athens and Morgan were two of the area recognized for their performance in planning developments.

Athens- Police are offering a $1,000 reward for any tips about a shooting that happened on Sunny Hills Drive Sunday night. They have no known suspects for the shooter that injured three teenagers. UPDATE: The ACCPD still have no suspect or motive in the shooting that injured three teenagers Sunday night. They are offering…

Barrow- Reporter Sophie Archer is talking to the Barrow County police chief about a man who was arrested for 10 counts of “Sexual Exploitation of a Child”. Find out what he has to say at 5 today.

ATHENS- The Boys and Girls Club of Athens is doing more than just getting teens in the door. They are using several programs to motivate students to excel in school and develop more talents and interests. Two of the victims from Sunday’s shooting play basketball here. I spoke with the president…

Athens, GA – PC USA now allows same sex marriage. They amended their constitution March 17th. Grady Newsource Reporter Rebecca Scott investigates how the decision could effect churches in Athens.turn out that a lot of Presbyterian churches have already been performing same sex marriages in states where it is legal.…

http://youtu.be/GxcKocEXbXM http://youtu.be/85WdRficH8A Athens, GA — Reporter Sophie Archer goes out today to speak with Rara Williams and Preethi Raja from Amnesty International about their event today to raise awareness about human trafficking in the US and the state of GA. Tune in at 5 for more details.   

OCONEE- Oconee river land trust announced that in this past year it has doubled the amount of land it protects. They are now responsible for protected land in 18 counties in Georgia. This amounts to nearly 12,000 acres of preserved land in north-east Georgia. Executive Director of ORLT Steffney Thompson…