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Athens-Clarke County
Hurricane Matthew: Area Hotels Full
People migrating north to escape Hurricane Matthew are filling hotels in places like Athens, Georgia. Grady Newsource called hotels in the area to see which ones still had open rooms. We found out that hotels in this area are full through the weekend. Below is a list of hotels who…
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Northeast Georgia News
Hurricane Matthew: I-16 EB Lanes Closed
Georgia Department of Public Safety has now confirmed all East Bound highways are closed because of the imminent threat of Hurricane Matthew. The lane closing starts at mile marker 32. A 511 operator recommended that those traveling in RV or campers should use the Atlanta Motor Speedway when traveling. The U.S…
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Athens-Clarke County
State NAACP Activists Gather In Athens
Starting today, members of the Georgia National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are gathering in Athens for their 74th annual state convention. Their theme this year is “our lives matter, our votes count.” The convention will host events throughout the weekend on topics like police accountability, voting…
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: UGA Responds to Sexual Assault Questions
Update on Thursday, October 6, at 4:19 p.m. While still refusing to appear on camera or sit down for an interview, an official with the University of Georgia Division of Marketing & Communications released a lengthy response to questions about sexual assault on campus posed by Grady Newsource Monday. The statement…
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Northeast Georgia News
Jubilee Partners Welcomes Refugees In Georgia
Welcoming signs are one of the first things you see when you drive into Comer, Georgia. That’s a message that many of the people here take seriously: over ten percent of the residents here are former refugees. That’s because of Jubilee Partners. Jubilee Partners, a Christian organization, has helped welcome…
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Athens-Clarke County
Movie Star Can Be Found at Gas Station Counter
ATHENS, Ga. — Rakesh Gosain, or “Rocky”, owns a gas station on Baxter Street, Jimbo’s. But he has a secret talent: acting. Rocky loved movies as a kid. If he had five dollars, he’d quickly spend it to go see whatever was in theaters. But he never got the opportunity…
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In-Depth
Important Safety Recall Issued for Hyundai Elantra 2013
If you are a 2013 Hyundai Elantra owner, then you may be at risk for a vehicle safety recall. Models manufactured between January 23 and April 30, 2013 have been determined to have defects in their automatic shift levers and brake pedal stoppers. These vehicles will require replacement of the…
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Education
Oconee County Schools are Overcrowded
Three schools in Oconee County have reached their capacity. Because of this, the Board of Education is proposing an education special purpose local option sales tax, or E-SPLOST. It will be on the November 8 ballot. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on this decision. By: Damisi Fawole
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2016 Election
Debate Between UGA Political Groups Garners Attention
Politics will heat up again on the UGA scene when the UGA College Republicans and UGA Young Democrats meet to debate October 6, 2016. Debaters will discuss topics such as the economy, what should be done about illegal immigration, and health care reform. Debate coordinator Tucker Boyce says he hopes…
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Athens-Clarke County
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Bojack
Meet Bojack. A two year old lab mix that currently resides at Athens-Clarke County Animal Control, that is currently waiting for his new forever home. Bojack is just one of many pets that the Athens-Clarke Animal Control has. For more information such as the location and contact information for the shelter,…