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Maya Angelou Visits UGA
UGA
February 6, 2013
Maya Angelou Visits UGA
It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for over a thousand UGA students- To hear Dr. Maya Angelou read her Poetry in person. Reporter Abby Johnson tells us it was Part of Sould week at UGA. Students, professors, parents, and fans across the community gathered in the Tate Center…
Boy Scouts Delay Gay/Lesbian Admittance Decision
Northeast Georgia News
February 6, 2013
Boy Scouts Delay Gay/Lesbian Admittance Decision
The Boy Scouts of America have delayed their decision to allow the admittance of gays and lesbians into their organization. There was discussion last week by the BSA executive board over whether or not each troop should make the choice individually, however, this went highly criticized. The BSA has now…
Web Report
Live & Documentary
February 6, 2013
Web Report
What colleges are Athens HS seniors considering? Cody Godwin has a special web report!
U.S. Postal Service Policy Change
Athens-Clarke County
February 6, 2013
U.S. Postal Service Policy Change
Beginning on August 5th, 2012, the United States Post Office will discontinue delivering and collecting mail on Saturdays. Packages will continue to be delivered and mail will still be delivered to P.O. boxes, however. This will mark the end of an era – Saturday deliveries have been part of the…
Jere Morehead Named New UGA President
UGA
February 6, 2013
Jere Morehead Named New UGA President
It was a unanimous vote amongst the board members to vote Jere Morehead as the next President of UGA. Board of Regents Chariman NeSmith and Chancellor Huckaby said Morehead will begin his reign July 1, 2013. NeSmith said in the conference call, Monday February 4th with the board members “All…
UGA Students Start HumanKind Movement
UGA
February 6, 2013
UGA Students Start HumanKind Movement
Athens, Ga-The HumanKind movement is an anti-bullying project launched by a group of University of Georgia students. Their message, be the good in 7 billion. The goal of the HumanKind movement is to help stop bullying by recognizing that everyone is different but, more importantly, the campaign encourages you to…
Severe Weather Preparedness: Protecting Your Families
Archives
February 5, 2013
Severe Weather Preparedness: Protecting Your Families
Experts say now is the time to protect your family ahead of the spring weather season Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – Crews are continuing to assess damage from last week’s two-day severe weather outbreak, which is on track to become the third largest tornado outbreak for the month of January. Ahead of a statewide…
LEAD Athens Educates Community about Child Sexual Abuse
Athens-Clarke County
February 5, 2013
LEAD Athens Educates Community about Child Sexual Abuse
Athens, GA- The local organization LEAD Athens put on a conference called No Fear Here: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse. The event took place at St. James United Methodist Church, and featured panels filled with experts on the issue. Participants included members from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, The…