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Athens, GA – A UGA’s Student-Athlete leadership group program has some new members today. Sixteen student athletes were inducted into program the last night. Members are chosen based on academic and athletic success, leadership, community and campus involvement and recommendations from their coaches. These athletes come from every sport – football, baseball, tennis,…

Athens, GA – A group of minority students are complaining about being denied entry into some local bars. Some transgender and students of color don’t feel they have the ability to go inside every bar. Pictures of the signs stating private business rights outside some bars have circulated on social media. Now…

Here’s today’s weather update for Northeast Georgia:

Winder, GA – The Barrow County Board of Education is holding a special session tonight at six in Winder. The board will hear from candidates who will replace member Mitch Churchill. Churchill’s resignation will be effective at the end of the month. The remaining board members will choose his successor. He or…

Athens, GA – Foley field construction is expected to be complete by January for the 2015 season. The project cost $12 million and the field hasn’t had any major remodeling in the last 25 years. Foley field renovation started in the middle of June. There will be new locker rooms, new meeting rooms,…

Athens, GA –  The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Workforce Division and the University of Georgia are hosting an High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI) meeting to discuss future workplace needs.  Governor Deal created the HDCI to allow those involved in training Georgia’s future workforce – the University System of Georgia and the Technical College…

Weather for Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Athens, GA — Local temperatures will be relatively moderate today, although they are projected to drop a little but will rise again by Wednesday.  A cold front from last night is expected to pass over into surrounding cities tonight and will not bring any precipitation. Student meteorologist…

Athens, GA– The GBI is conducting an autopsy to find out the cause of death of a man who died after taking a breathalyzer test. Athens Clark County Police officer Mark Sizemore says John Mardsen was taken into custody for driving under the influence and was able to give one…

Athens, GA– Local hospitals are preparing for Ebola in case it lands here. Governor Deal has called for a response team to handle Ebola if it were to outbreak in Georgia. The Director of System Relations says Athens Regional hospital is already prepared to treat patients with Ebola if it comes to the…

Athens, GA– We compiled the lowest gas prices in your area   Athens-Clarke County: $2.84 at Marathon and Kroger Market Place on U.S 29 Barrow County : $2.89 at Ingles on North Broad Jackson County: $2.93 at Citgo on Borad and Ilard Jefferson County: $2.99 at Shake Rag Express at the…