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One Local Roofer Works to Repair Damage from Ice Storm
Northeast Georgia News
February 26, 2015
One Local Roofer Works to Repair Damage from Ice Storm
Athens didn’t get as much snow and sleet as many others areas in North Georgia, but the winter storm did cause some damage around the classic city. Jerry Mccune’s homes have been a part of this city for some time, many of them standing for half of a century or…
First Amendment Rights Expanded on UGA Campus
UGA
February 26, 2015
First Amendment Rights Expanded on UGA Campus
This is Tate Plaza. Until last week it was one of only two places on campus that was designated as free speech areas at the University of Georgia. But UGA Students will soon be able to exercise their first amendment rights all over campus. A federal lawsuit that challenged UGA…
Lady Dawgs Face Volunteers at Home Tonight
UGA Sports
February 26, 2015
Lady Dawgs Face Volunteers at Home Tonight
Senior Erika Ford will play her last home game tonight for the Lady Dawgs. Athens – The Lady Bulldogs will face the number 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers who only have one loss tonight under the lights of Stegman Stadium. The Lady Dawgs have struggled recently with a seven game losing…
Local High School Basketball Teams Fight Through Bad Weather
High School Sports
February 26, 2015
Local High School Basketball Teams Fight Through Bad Weather
Athens – The cold weather has caused a lot of basketball games to be cancelled lately. Despite these setbacks, there are some big games coming up. With the quarterfinals underway, the Cedar Shoals high school basketball team is 22 and 8 and is fighting to stay in the tournament. The Jaguars…
Breweries May Be Able to Sell Craft Beer Directly to People in Georgia
In-Depth
February 26, 2015
Breweries May Be Able to Sell Craft Beer Directly to People in Georgia
Athens – A Georgia Senate bill is now in a committee this week after a push from local beer makers to allow them to sell beer straight to their customers. Right now breweries in Georgia are unable to sell beer to people to drink off the premises. John Cochran is…
Weather forecast
Archives
February 26, 2015
Weather forecast
Athens – Anyone expecting ice or snow today woke up disappointed. University of Georgia classes were only delayed until 9:30 and the weather is currently dull and cloudy but there is no snow on the ground. The cold weather seems to be on its way out. We’ll see a steady rise…
UGA Student Found Dead in Downtown Apartment Yesterday
Athens-Clarke County
February 26, 2015
UGA Student Found Dead in Downtown Apartment Yesterday
Athens – Investigations are underway into the death of UGA student Philip Carpenter. Carpenter was found dead in his downtown apartment yesterday afternoon. He was 23 and lived in Farmer’s Exchange Lofts Apartments downtown. Athens Clarke County Police responded to a call about a dead person at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. According…
Archnews Didn’t Want to Send Out Email Too Soon
UGA
February 26, 2015
Archnews Didn’t Want to Send Out Email Too Soon
This morning at 5:30 a.m. UGA Archnews sent out an email to students saying that classes would be delayed until 9:30 a.m. While some students were upset about this, one official said he considered many factors before deciding to delay school. He also said it is actually normal to wait until 6…
Georgia State of Emergency Expires
Northeast Georgia News
February 26, 2015
Georgia State of Emergency Expires
The State of Emergency issued by Governor Deal because of the winter storm expired this morning at 10 a.m. Tune in to Grady Newsource tonight at 5 for the latest weather updates.
Watkinsville Revoting on Liquor License Laws
Northeast Georgia News
February 26, 2015
Watkinsville Revoting on Liquor License Laws
Oconee- Early voting for the Watkinsville City Election on liquor by the drink began Monday at the Elections Office and will continue through March 13. The official election day will be held on March 17. Voters in Oconee County approved a measure last fall to sell liquor by the drink in…