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The Jackson County School system has implemented a new security system. All visitors must be identified and take a photo before entering the school. Faculty and parents are happy with the extra security.

Athens, GA - A new Philanthropy Clothing Store opens in downtown Athens, GA. The store donates at least 10 percent of it's proceeds to charity. 

Athens, GA - UGArden and Athens Farm to School partnered to donate over 100 plants to local schools.

Athens - The Oconee County Sheriff's Office Donated more than 20 used mattresses to the Bigger Vision homeless shelter in Athens.

Families On! Challenge will kick off this weekend at Heritage Park.

Athens - Donations, more donations, extra security at Jackson County Schools and more tonight at 5 on Grady Newsource.

Sep. 3 - Families On! kicks off its inaugural event in Athens where you can participate in events mom said you couldn't do at home. Ashley Rosenberg will have more on the event on today's show at 5.

Bolton Dining Commons will celebrate their opening tomorrow morning at 10am. It will open to all who would like to attend.

Athens, GA - On a Saturday morning, the Athens Timberwolves along with "frenemies" the Atlanta Eclipse and Columbus Midnight Stars arrive at Smith Park for a ball game.

Athens, GA - Four UGA football players were arrested in March, but their arraignment dates have yet to be set.