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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,…
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UGA Smoke Protest
Athens, GA -UGA Smoking Prohibition Protest took place today in Tate Plaza. The Arch Conservative Magazine got 200 signatures for a petition to prevent the ban of tobacco on campus rule going into effect tomorrow. The group of students relaxed in chairs and smoked away. The Board of Regents voted last year…
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Jewish Homecoming Petition
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia’s homecoming game is this Saturday, October 4th. This Saturday is also the holiest day of the year for the Jewish community. Yom Kippur is celebrated by Jewish across the globe. They spend the entire day praying and fasting for twenty-five hours. The Jews…
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High school students experience veterinary school for a day
Athens, GA – Around 350 high school students were on the University of Georgia’s campus today to see what a day in the Veterinary School of Medicine is like. The day is part of the “Vet School for a Day” program, where potential vet school students get to take a tour of…
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UGA replacing campus coal boiler
Athens, GA – The University of Georgia is replacing a fifty-year old campus coal boiler that has been the subject of environmental protests and controversy for years. UGA says it will replace the coal boiler with a new electrode boiler that is powered by electricity. The change is expected to save the University of…
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Chris Conley named to 2014 Allstate Good Works Team
Athens, GA – The American Football Coaches Association and Allstate insurance have named University of Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley to the 2014 Allstate Good Works Team. Conley is one of 22 players who were honored on Tuesday, and is one of four players from the Southeastern Conference who received the award.…
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Got a cigarette? And that’s how the robberies begin…
Athens, GA – More than 150 robberies occur each year in Athens-Clarke County, but police say there’s been an increase in a stranger kind of robbery over recent weeks. There have been reports to both Athens and University of Georgia police departments in which individuals in secluded areas are approached by a group of people. Members…
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Chief Williamson says police training paid off
Athens, GA – University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy Williamson says that police training paid off during a campus safety threat on Friday. He adds that social media also helped local police handle the situation. Chief Williamson also offered several tips to students to help them protect themselves. \t Think about escape options upon entering a room…