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Wesley, Extra Special People Communities Remember UGA Student Amy Lee
University of Georgia student Amy Lee passed away on August 22 from injuries suffered in a car accident in Michigan. Lee was starting her senior year of college and was involved with Wesley, a Christian ministry in Athens and worked for Extra Special People. Extra Special People serves children and…
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Gunsmith’s Craft Show in its Final Days
The Georgia Museum of Art’s “Artful Instruments” exhibition displays the craftsmanship of Georgia gunsmiths and focuses on the history of our state’s fire-arms. Hillary Brown, Director of Communications, says she doesn’t want the museum’s “Artful Instruments” exhibitions to be taken the wrong way. Brown says, “I mean, one of the things…
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Graduation Has Strong Effect on Local Business
Between convocations, the Twilight Road Race this coming weekend and graduation next week the crowds are beginning to come to town. “Typically its just nice to know that the seasons are changing things are about to change.”, Zach Griffin from the Red Zone explained when asked about the upcoming spring…
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Profile: David Hazinski’s Experiences, Advice
Grady Newsource professor David Hazinski retires this semester after 31 years at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Hazinski built Grady Newsource — formerly called University News and Newsource 15–from the ground up starting in 1987, so we wanted to thank him by telling his story. David Hazinski…
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Pets Help Manage Mental Illness
Students gathered in the school of social work today to display their research on human and animal bonds. Research shows animals may be part of the solution for certain mental health issues. Professor Trisha Reeves, says animals play an important role in many people’s lives. “Our animals are a part…
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Dog Days of Finals: Where to Take Pet During Finals Week
From April 30- May 3, Play! Sit! Stay! pet daycare will offer 50% off all Boarding & Visits. The prices will be reduced to $7.50 per visit and $15 per night. If Play! Sit! Stay! isn’t for you, here are a number of other animal daycare centers that…
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International Students Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is this Sunday! It’s a day to celebrate our planet and its natural beauty. Many people recycle, clean streets and neighborhoods, plant trees, and find ways to save energy within their homes and communities. While many people in the U.S. will celebrate Earth Day this weekend, it is…
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Six Airbnbs Still Available for Graduation
Not into paying the hotel price around Athens? We have another option for you. Here are six Airbnb’s you can rent that are close to Sanford. There are more at airbnb.com. 1. Family Home Convenient for Graduation This family home is perfect for larger groups coming to stay in Athens…
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Six Hotels Remain for UGA Graduation
With graduation approaching, family’s may find that finding a hotel may be difficult and pricey. Here are a few options we found to make your hunt for your graduation visit a little easier. 1.Best Western One room starting at Best Western is starting at $399. This is stretching at the…