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Athens, GA – Locked doors, security cameras, and evacuation procedures…today Newsource Reporter Didi Abdulnabi checked into the safety procedures at Athens-Clarke County schools following a terroristic threat at the University of Georgia last Friday. Clarke County officials spoke told us that they were confident in the procedures that they already…

Athens, GA – More than 150 robberies occur each year in Athens-Clarke County, but police say there’s been an increase in a stranger kind of robbery over recent weeks. There have been reports to both Athens and University of Georgia police departments in which individuals in secluded areas are approached by a group of people. Members…

Commerce, GA –  Paladin, Inc. is a company that is planning on building the first senior living community in Commerce. But before they can move forward with plans, they need an approval to reduce the sizes of their one-bedroom apartments. The company is looking for a reduction of 25% in apartment…

Atlanta, GA – The Atlanta Braves named John Hart as the interim manager. Hart was a former general manager for the Cleveland Indians as well as the Texas Rangers, but made it known that he will not take on a full-time position with the Braves. The interim manager announcement comes after news…

Athens, GA – University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy Williamson says that police training as well as social media presence paid off during the campus threat on Friday. He gives several tips to help students protect themselves in case of a similar threat. Find out what tips he gives, as well as…

Athens, GA – University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy Williamson says that police training paid off during a campus safety threat on Friday.  He adds that social media also helped local police handle the situation. Chief Williamson also offered several tips to students to help them protect themselves. \t Think about escape options upon entering a room…

Athens, GA – Sexual assault on college campuses is a big topic on the national stage. Today, UGA’s Vice-President of Public Affairs Tom Jackson reacted to President Obama’s recent announcement of a campaign against sexual assault on college campuses. Jackson stated that UGA was one of the first signees on board with…

Just three days ago this ice rink wasn’t in the Classic Center, but the Ice Dawgs were able to play in their new home over the weekend. The Dawgs ended up with a 2-6 loss against Florida, but fans will be happy to know that the new venue at the Classic Center is…

Reporter Ally Laukhuf spoke to the director of the the University of Georgia’s Office of Emergency Preparedness Steve Harris about how the campus alert system works, as well as the effectiveness of the system during Friday’s threat against the Miller Learning Center on UGA’s campus. She will have that information on the 5pm…

The bond hearing for the individual accused of threatening violence on the University of Georgia’s Miller Learning Center has been set for 1pm on Tuesday September 23. UGA student Ariel Omar Arias is in the Athens-Clarke County jail facing two felony counts of terroristic threats in connection to Friday’s evacuation of…