2016 Election
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Record Long Lines for Early Voting
Many Athens voters are coming out to the polls early to vote in the 2016 Election. Some have always done it, some just want it to be over already. Most of the people in line today are anticipating higher-than-usual turnout on November 8th, but several of them were surprised to…
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Georgians Exercise Voting Rights Early
Monday, October 17 marks the first day that Georgians are able to cast their ballots in person and have their voice heard about who should be the next President of the United States. The line started to form outside the Board of Elections building in downtown Athens at 7:00am. Civic…
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A Plane with a Message: Plane Sign Shows Opposition to Amendment One
At Saturday’s homecoming game, you may have noticed a plane flying around with the words: “No School Takeover! Vote No to Amendment One!” Amendment One is NOT the same thing as the First Amendment that prohibits Congress from preventing anyone’s rights to freedom. The Amendment that this plane is referring to is…
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Midnight Deadline Nearing to Register to Vote
It’s not too late to get involved in this year’s election and cast your vote. For people in Georgia, today is the last day for residents to register to vote. Here’s everything you need to know: How to know if you’re registered: Head to the Georgia Secretary of State website…
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20 Years of 1% Sales Tax Up For Renewal
This November not only will you cast a vote for the next president but also an Educational Sales Tax in Athens-Clarke. This sales tax, known as ESPLOST is a one percent tax that would be collected for the Clarke County School District. If you vote yes, the provision will remain…
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What to do on Nov. 8
Four weeks.
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UGA Students Try To Recall Names of VP Nominees
A poll by MSN.com revealing a ‘shocking number’ of Americans don’t know who the Vice Presidential Candidates are. Grady Newsource took to the University of Georgia campus to see if this was true here in Athens. The results may or may not surprise. Reporter Emily Boyer brings you the story.…
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Grady Newsource Explains: Veep Debate
The one and only Vice Presidential Debate has come and gone. Those who watched might still be scratching their heads wondering: what the debate actually changed and to what degree they should use the Veep debate to influence their vote. The answer is here on Grady Newsource. Reporter Emily Boyer…
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Debate Between UGA Political Groups Garners Attention
Politics will heat up again on the UGA scene when the UGA College Republicans and UGA Young Democrats meet to debate October 6, 2016. Debaters will discuss topics such as the economy, what should be done about illegal immigration, and health care reform. Debate coordinator Tucker Boyce says he hopes…
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Grady Newsource Twitter Poll: Election 2016
After watching last night’s U.S. Vice Presidential Debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, who do you think the winner was? Take our twitter poll and let us know who you think won. By: John Holcomb