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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…
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Hotels are Limited for UGA Graduation
The upcoming commencement ceremony not only brings a wave of excitement and a new chapter for the upcoming graduates, but revenue for stores, restaurants, bars and hotels. “It’s treated on the business side much like a football game”, explains Jake Grant, the assistant general manager of the Hyatt Place in…
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UGA Alumnus Performs with Beyonce
Jacques Bell is a University of Georgia alumnus from the Class of 2005, who performed feet away from Beyonce. Beyonce performed for an hour and forty-five minutes Saturday at Coachella, a music festival in Indio, California. Her stunning performance caught the eye of many people, but there’s more to…
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Upcoming Graduates: Learn About Student Loan Debt
If you are preparing to exit college and enter your next chapter in life, one common concern may be what you are going to do with all of your college loans. Currently there is a total of $1.48 trillion in total U.S. student loan debt, according to the Federal Reserve. …