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Athens, GA– today’s weather should be moderately sunny with highs in the mid 70’s. Tonight’s temperatures will decrease and we may see our coldest night that we have had so far for the fall season. Temperatures may decrease to the upper 30’s tonight so be sure to bundle up! We also can…

Athens, GA— Athens Police department is implementing body cameras for their officers to wear. Athens-Clarke County Police Lieutenant Don Eckert says the Department will now be able to watch and review their officers’ actions when enforcing the law. The cameras will also help increase transparency with citizens. The cameras will cost about $600 each…

Winder, GA— The Governor’s Office of Highways Safety hands over a $20,000 grant to The Barrow County Sheriff’s office. The money is allocated for traffic safety equipment and will fund new and improved technology in cop cars, bulletproof vests for deputies, and much more. Reporter Allison Aulds will have more details on how…

Athens, GA—  10th Congressional District Candidate Republican Jody Hice speaks about his race to Congress. We sat down with Jody Hice today to talk about his book as well as his agenda going into the election in November. If he wins, he will take the seat of current US Representative Paul Broun.…

  Athens, GA—  Less than an hour ago, UGA stated that Todd Gurley confirmed his desire to seek reinstatement to play football at UGA. UGA Sports Communications Associate Director Christopher Lakos provided this information via press release, which also stated that The University fully supports Todd’s request and plans to file the necessary paperwork with the NCAA later…

Athens, GA –  The numbers are in and Georgia is ranked last in the nation for unemployment rates… again. The unemployement rate in Georgia dropped from 7.9 to 8.1 percent which is still the highest in the nation. Six different local companies along with state leaders and secondary education representatives from…

Athens, GA – Governor Deal is recruiting a University of Georgia researcher for Georgia’s 13 member Ebola Response Team yesterday. The team is made up of hospital and airport officials throughout the state. UGA’s Dr. Frederick Quinn sat down with Reporter Russel Abad to talk about how he is dealing with…

Athens, GA – Halloween is a couple weeks away which means kids will be out trick or treating. Police want residents to be safe and aware of any posible sex offenders in their area. Reporter Pauline Villanueva spoke with a parent who says there are other things she’s more concerned with for…

  Athens, GA – Although the schoolwide tobacco ban is in place, UGA employees and students continue to smoke on campus. Faculty, students, and stafff are supposed to enforce the regulation. But some people on campus aren’t afraid of the consequences. Geetu Vailoor has more on what the consequences are for getting…

Athens, GA – The University of Georgia’s swimming team received five of the six Southeastern Conference swimming and diving weekly honors. The honors included: \t Chase Kalisz, Male Swimmer of the Week \t Kevin Litherland, Male Freshman of the Week \t Ian Forlini, Male Diver of the Week \t Amber McDermott,…