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Athens-Clarke County
Signs Added to Trails at State Botanical Gardens
ATHENS, Ga. –Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services recently added signs to mark the trails of the State Botanical Gardens. The signs, which each include a map of the trails and a list of safety tips, will help ensure the safety of those who hike at the garden. Barbra Anderson drives all…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oglethorpe County Schools Struggle with Art Budget
LEXINGTON, Ga. – Funding for the arts in Georgia schools has been dropping rapidly since 2011. To help make up for the deficit in Oglethorpe County, the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local schools for its second annual Art Makes Sense student art exhibit and auction. “We…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Students Go For Broke to Get to Super Bowl
ATHENS, Ga.—Connor Jones, a senior at the University of Georgia, plans to spend the rest of the semester eating Ramen Noodles. The die-hard Atlanta Falcons fan spent $900 for a Super Bowl LI ticket. Jones says he remembers being 4-years-old watching the NFC championship when the Falcons defeated his mother’s…
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Northeast Georgia News
Update: Calendar Changes for Oglethorpe County Schools
LEXINGTON, Ga. –Oglethorpe County Board of Education voted on and approved calendar option one for the 2017-2018 academic school year. Under this calendar, classes start August 4th and end May 22nd. Fall break is October 9th and 10th with a student-teacher holiday listed as February 19th. There is also a…
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Northeast Georgia News
Active Shooter Training to Happen in Oconee County
WATKINSVILLE, Ga.– More than eight law enforcement and emergency management agencies representing North East Georgia gathered at the Oconee County Civic Center train in the event of an active shooting. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 200 active shootings have occurred since 2000. The training was part…
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Education
What is the Metric for Failing Schools in Georgia?
Since Georgia voters struck down Amendment 1 in November, there have been questions about what to do next about Georgia’s failing schools— but first, we need to understand how the state determines a failing school. In Georgia, a school is deemed “failing” if it scores a 60 or below on…
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What are Values of a Two-Year School.
Enhanced education and learning within this country is immediately becoming a need with the organization team rather then an extravagance. On the previous the individuals who had a secondary university coaching still had the chance to manufacture a superior earth for on their own and their families. These times are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Top 10 Family Favorite Holiday Activities in the Athens Area
Athens, GA – Tis the season to be jolly! Today is the start of December which means joy, laughter, and cheer for all! Check out the many holiday festivities and activities for the entire family to enjoy. \t Downtown Parade of Lights: “A Fairytale Christmas”, December 1 2016, 7:00 p.m. Downtown…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATED: UGA Students Paying Extra (For Eight Years)
ATHENS, Ga.– The biggest fee University of Georgia students pay: $450. It’s one of several additional fees students must pay, but the money from this one does not have a clear cut destination. The $450 fee is known as the “Special Institutional Fee”. But it’s not the only additional fee…
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In-Depth
What Are Hot Gifts for Christmas 2016?
There are only 23 days left until Christmas… have you finished all of your holiday gift shopping? Well, if you haven’t here is a list of the top 3 toys and gifts for children, men, and women. Click on the hyperlink to see where to find them. Children’s toys:…