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Athens-Clarke County
Five Things to Watch Wednesday
Athens Crime According to Athens Clarke County Police, shots were fired last night in the Bethel Homes area behind the downtown district. Police are still looking for the person responsible today. No one was shot in the incident. We’ll have updates about this case to come. SGA Elections It is the…
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Diversity
Film Industry Continues to Struggle with Diversity
Nationals Women’s History Month is coming to an end, and some people think women are still fighting to be recognized. The University of Georgia Institute of Women’s Studies had its annual film screening last night to take a look at the struggles of women. Throughout the history of The Academy…
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Athens-Clarke County
Medical Amnesty Series: Part 2
Local Law Enforcement officials say easy access to opioid drugs is why Athens is one of several cities in the state where overdose deaths are rising. That’s despite a two-year old Amnesty Law designed to prevent them. The law ensures if someone is dying of an overdose, a friend can…
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Northeast Georgia News
Bill to Allow Firefighters to Gain More Workers’ Compensation Rights
A bill which made its way through the Georgia General Assembly aims to allow firefighters diagnosed with cancer a chance to apply for workers compensation benefits. House Bill 216, is currently still under review, but it’s effect could potentially aid firefighters. Local Elbert County firefighter, Douglas Spencer says its what…
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In-Depth
Gov. Deal Officially Vetoed Religious Freedom Bill
Governor Nathan Deal has officially vetoed H.B. 757 otherwise known as the ‘religious liberty’ bill. The bill would have allowed religious officials and business owners to decide whether they want to sell items to or perform services for individuals based on their sexual preference. When he spoke about the bill yesterday Governor…
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Health
UGA Researchers Break Ground on Flu Vaccine
Researchers at the University of Georgia and Sanofi Pasteur, a multinational pharmaceutical company announced today the development of a vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza in mouse models. Using a technique called Computationally Optimized Broadly Reactive Antigen, UGA researchers Donald Carter, Christopher Darby…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Celebrates World War II Veterans
From Marines, to Navy commanders, to student veterans, more than 100 people gathered in Oconee County yesterday to thank World War II veterans for their service. U.S. Congressman Jody Hice organized the event to honor the soldiers of what some call “The Greatest Generation.” Between stories of war time,…
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Health
Medical Amnesty Series: Part 1
President Obama is addressing the national Drug and Heroin summit in Georgia because of a drug epidemic. The number of young people in Georgia dying of drug overdoses continues to increase despite passage of the 911 Medical Amnesty Law. The law protects anybody experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose from being arrested…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Launches First Official Startup Week
Think of an idea, be your own boss, and maybe even make an appearance on Shark Tank. If that’s your dream, then Athens is the place to be this week. Numerous organizations from Athens and at the University of Georgia have joined together to tell you all you need to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Weekend Brings Fourth Annual Slingshot Festival to Athens
Athens, GA: The Slingshot Festival returns to Athens from March 31st- until April 2nd. This festival is not like any other festival in Athens with the efforts of UGA departments and various Athens venues. You can expect to have local, national, and international artists, but this festival combines music, electronic art, comedy, and…