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Robocall Accuses Carter of Cutting HOPE Scholarship
Above is a recording of the Robocall. GA–The fallout continues following a robocall regarding the HOPE Scholarship that was made this past weekend to voters all throughout Georgia. The call said that Jason Carter plans to “eliminate the Hope Scholarship for thousands of middle class families.” A statement issued by Carter’s campaign…
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Coach Richt addresses Gurley suspension, upcoming Arkansas game
Saturday’s blowout win against Missouri, the upcoming game against Arkansas, and of course, Todd Gurley’s suspension were all subjects addressed at today’s UGA Football Press Conference. Coach Richt confirms that Gurley’s return to the practice field will not determine if the running back returns to competition. He also also says Gurley was…
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Hong Kong Protests
Athens, GA – Hong Kong students at the University of Georgia are protesting the Chinese and Hong Kong governments. In Hong Kong, officials called off talks with pro-democracy protesters originally scheduled for tomorrow. Protests started last month over lack of democratic representation for government elections. Reporter Russell Abad asked some…
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UGA Crime Report
Athens, GA – UGA released its annual security report today. The report includes crime statistics from on and off campus incidents in the past three years. Reporter Pauline Villanueva tells us how much the number of crimes has decreased over the past two years.
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5 Things To Know October 9
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Sheriff’s office honored the late deputy David Gilstrap at a dedication ceremony at 9:30 AM this morning. Giltrap was killed on duty six years ago today. Reporter Krissy Robinson tells us more about the ceremony, and the new naming of the “Deputy David…
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UGA Coming Out Week
Athens, GA – Although Georgia was not one of the five states that were cleared Monday by the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage, this week is “Coming Out” Week at UGA. There are events going on each day for the LGBT community. Reporter Morgan Hall sat in on a…
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Gaming in the Classroom
Athens, GA – One class at the University of Georgia uses electronic gaming as an educational tool. The International Affairs course uses a game called Civilization IV that combines strategy with world history. Reporter Russell Abad takes you inside of the classroom and shows you how students play this game.
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5 Things to Know October 7
Athens, GA – The organization Athens for Everyone is hosting a Transit for Everyone Rally tonight at 5:30 at the UGA Arch on Broad Street. The protest want to expand Athens public transportation routes and lower bus fares. The protesters are also planning on riding the bus to the Mayor and Commission meeting…
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5 Things to Know October 6
Watkinsville, GA – The Oconee County Library is making the cost of Halloween a little less scary by collecting used costumes for their costume swap on October 11. The National Retail Federation projects that the average American will spend more than $77 on Halloween this year. Reporter Shannon O’Keefe has more on how the spooky swap could make this Halloween…
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Civilization Game
Athens, GA – An University of Georgia professor uses electronic gaming as an educational tool. Professor Jeffrey Berejikian got the idea from his son who played the game Civilization 4 just for fun. He now teaches his International Affairs course using the game to cover topics like decision making policies,…