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In-Depth
Former Congressman’s Ex-Chief of Staff Resigned Same Day of Indictment
David Bowser resigned yesterday as chief of staff to California Congresswoman Mimi Walters. Bowser resigned on the same day he was indicted on eight counts for alleged incidents during his time as chief of staff to former Congressman of Georgia’s 10th District, Paul Broun. The Department of Justice indictment is related to Bowser’s alleged…
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UGA
UGA Red Cross Battles With Blood
Donors lined the halls of Memorial Hall in hopes of changing lives this week at UGA’s Blood Battle. The Red Cross took donations for three days this week with a 345 unit goal. In order to propel the drive, UGA’s Red Cross organization challenged Auburn to a battle. Who…
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In-Depth
Grady Newsource Explains: Georgia Delegate Process
Both national conventions for both the Democratic and Republican Party are quickly approaching. Each will have representatives from all 50 states. Grady Newsource breaks down the selection and funding process of each delegate.
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Health
Autism Awareness Month: How One Local Family Is Affected
ELBERTON — April marks Autism Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 1 in 68 children born have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or better known as autism. While this month is special for the White family, autism awareness is 365 days a year in their home. http://[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWczzBflWBQ&w=560&h=315] By Emily McLanahan
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Jackson County
Jackson County Gym Receives Funds for Upgrade
Jackson County, Ga. — Athletes in Jackson County will soon have a new basketball court where they can practice their jump shots. After final approval comes later this month, renovation is set to begin on the gym in the Gordon Street Center. About $200,000 from the county SPLOST will fund…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Baseball Faces Tough Road Ahead
ATHENS, Ga. — The road ahead of the Georgia Bulldogs is not an easy one. After dropping a disappointing loss to Clemson on April 5, the schedule ahead of them does not look promising. “We didn’t play very well, and I think coach [Monte] Lee will say they didn’t play very…
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Health
Mental Health Awareness Week Focuses on Student-Athletes
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee recognizes this week as Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness Week. This means that student-athletes will be meditating. watching documentaries on mental health, enjoying a carnival, and having open discussions at breakfast. While this week is all about celebration, the stigma of mental illness has not always…
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UGA
UGA Alarm Yields No Trace of Fire
There is not always fire. University of Georgia police responded to a smoke detector alarm on Sanford Drive Wednesday afternoon, but found no fire. Melissa Jackson of the University of Georgia’s communications department told Grady Newsource that the exhaust from a generator triggered the alarm, but did not elicit any flames. The alert…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Study Discovers Exercise Enhances Diabetic Medicine
ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia graduate student Melissa Lynn Erickson discovered that exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes and not for a reason you would think. The solution was exercise — specifically the treadmill located in the Kinesiology lab on UGA’s campus. “The role that exercise can…
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Athens-Clarke County
Superior Court Tracker: ACC Judges to Hear Gang, Substance Abuse Cases
Athens Clarke County Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard oversaw several cases Wednesday morning, mostly concerning probation violations and offenses related to substance abuse. Haggard is scheduled to weigh in on civil hearings this week as well. Judge Lawton Stephens is scheduled to preside over 23 arraignments next week, one of which will be Tamara Lanorris…