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The Bulldogs take on Arkansas this weekend in football, UGA women's basketball prepares for season opener next month, and Prince Avenue High School's softball team moves on to State.

Above is a recording of the Robocall. GA–The fallout continues following a robocall regarding the HOPE Scholarship that was made this past weekend to voters all throughout Georgia. The call said that Jason Carter plans to “eliminate the Hope Scholarship for thousands of middle class families.” A statement issued by Carter’s campaign…

Athens, GA–Georgia and Alabama have not played each other in a regular season game since 2008. The 2015 football schedule has been announced and the Bulldogs are excited to play the currently ranked number 7 team on their home turf. The Dawgs are anxious for October 3, 2015 when UGA plays…

Athens, GA–This year Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter raised more money from one night of fundraising than the total $15,000 they raised in two weeks last year. However, the shelter has not yet determined the total amount raised. Bigger Vision hosts individuals for a single night and provides them with dinner and…

Danielsville, GA–Madison county is adding roughly thirty beds to their jail. The extra beds are expected to reduce overcrowding. Reporter Ally Laukhuf visited the jail and will have more on the story later.

Athens, GA–Still no word on who will be replacing Athens Chief of Police Joseph H. Lumpkin. He has already accepted a new position in Savannah, Georgia for November 9, less than four weeks away.

Athens, GA–People at the University of Georgia will be seeing more crosswalks on campus, thanks to the Student Government Association. These crosswalks will be placed in high traffic areas, including River Road by East Campus Village and Rodgers Road near Family Housing.

Jefferson, GA–A gift from the county to the schools. Commerce City Council voted unanimously on Monday to give an unused library to the school system for free. The library was already paid for, and was originally going to be sold to the school system for $400,000. Reporter Brittney Laryea is out…

Athens, GA–Democratic Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn is in Athens today to encourage voters to start early. The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections has seen a steady turnout in the first two days of early voting, with 200 votes on the first day and 173 votes yesterday. Nunn will be holding a voter rally today at…

Athens, GA–Students at Hilsman Middle School are taking a pledge against gun violence today. Athens-Clarke County Police are hosting an assembly speak to them about the issue. Reporter Allison Morrow is at the school and will have more updates on the event later.