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Jamie Hood Pleads Not Guilty
Northeast Georgia News
January 12, 2013
Jamie Hood Pleads Not Guilty
Hood accused of killing cop, taking hostages in 2011 Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – Accused cop killer Jamie Hood plead not guilty to 70 counts – including murder and kidnapping – in Clarke County Superior Court Friday, the Athens Banner Herald reports. Hood’s trail has been delayed numerous times due…
Video: Bus and Car Collide on South Milledge
Athens-Clarke County
January 10, 2013
Video: Bus and Car Collide on South Milledge
Witness: No injuries, car seriously damage after collision Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – A car was seriously damaged Tuesday morning after colliding with an Athens Transit bus on South Milledge, a witness tells Grady NewSource. Around 10 a.m., the black sports utility vehicle, driven by what has only been described…
High Schools Need Physicals to Prevent Tragedies in Athletics
High School Sports
January 9, 2013
High Schools Need Physicals to Prevent Tragedies in Athletics
Oconee County High School Athletic Director Luis Varela is taking precaution to prevent tragedies of death during athletic competition. Luis Varela thinks unexpected deaths during sports is hard to control even with current physical exam processes. However, he said that players are not allowed to play or participate in sports…
No-kill Shelter Holding Fundraiser Tonight
Northeast Georgia News
January 9, 2013
No-kill Shelter Holding Fundraiser Tonight
A local shelter in Bogart is raising money today to save dogs’ lives. The event will be held at the Waffle House on Atlanta Highway from 2-9 pm. The proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to the non-profit shelter. Petzone rescues dogs and finds them new homes. The facility offers…
WUGA to Host Lawmakers Chat
UGA
January 9, 2013
WUGA to Host Lawmakers Chat
In just under 30 minutes we will hear what three local state legislators have to say about popular topics such as gun control and local education reform. WUGA will host the discussion in coordination with The Athens Banner- Herald. Newly elected Democrat Representative Spencer Frye will join returning Republicans Chuck…
Al Roker to Visit UGA
UGA
January 9, 2013
Al Roker to Visit UGA
The Today Show’s weatherman Al Roker will be coming to Athens in February. He will be giving the annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture. The lecture honors the first African-American students to enroll at UGA: Charlayne Hunter-Gaut and the late Hamilton Holmes. The speech emphasizes on race relations, black history, and education. Roker…
FIVE Bar Opening in Downtown Athens
Athens-Clarke County
January 9, 2013
FIVE Bar Opening in Downtown Athens
Five seems to be the lucky number for a new downtown restaurant and bar. FIVE Bar offers a simple menu: each night you can pick from five entrees, five drink specials, and five desserts. Co-owners Cris Eddings and Charles Morgan started the business in Tuscaloosa and later expanded to Birmingham.…
Students Assert Refund Checks Were Delayed
UGA
January 9, 2013
Students Assert Refund Checks Were Delayed
Athens, Georgia – A couple of UGA students may have to live without their refund checks for a bit longer. For UGA student Cruz Bennett, issues with his student account are causing his refund to be delayed. Since he hadn’t accepted the financial award offered to him in the previous…