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Newsource Reporter Tyler Linn looked into what drives people to donate plasma here in Athens. Although donors do get payed for plasma, most agree that’s not the biggest reward.

Runways to become “uncontrolled” due to federal budget cuts Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – When federal budget cuts close nearly 150 air traffic control towers at airports nationwide, the two runways at Athens-Ben Epps airport will become “uncontrolled.” Pilots will need to work it out amongst themselves to determine when aircraft…

By: Julie Calhoun House Bill 517 could possibly bring a grocery to downtown Athens. Representatives Quick, Frye, and Williamson are all in favor of this bill. It’s known as the downtown grocery act which if passed will allow local government to license the sale of beer and wine to off…

Driver taken to hospital after crash Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Athens-Clarke County police have arrested a driver after an Athens hit-and-run Thursday evening injured a woman. Around 7:30 p.m., the police department put out a public notice indicating they were looking for the driver, accused of fleeing of a crash…

Athens, GA- This year there has actually been an increase in the amount of reports of people being drugged at bars. I’ve spoken with bar and restaurant owners right here in downtown Athens about a new drug-testing coaster by DrinkSafe Technologies. This coaster may change the way people drink in…

Athens, Ga– The father of a little boy attacked by a pitbull last week says he never saw this coming. Reporter Hannah Patrick said, “Exactly. They trusted the dog. His son Dominic knew the dog for 2 years prior to this attack. He did not want to do an on…

Taylor Eisenhauer

A few guys told us their opinions on the Lulu app in today’s afternoon webcast.