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Student Protection Act Could Pass Soon
A bill that would allow students to opt out of standardized testing is in the Georgia House Rules Committee and could see the Governor’s desk soon. The Student Protection Act passed the Georgia Senate two weeks ago on February 29. The goal of the this bill is to allow a…
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For Pie, Math Lovers: National Celebration of 3.14
By: Fernanda Perez
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Athens-Clarke County
Students, Professors Take Action Against ‘Campus Carry’ Bill
ATHENS — Ink has not yet been drawn on Georgia House Bill 859, but students and professors at University of Georgia are making sure Governor Nathan Deal knows they are against the legislation.
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UGA
Learn About SGA Candidates’ Stance on Campus Carry Bill
Today officially kicks off campaigning for the Student Government Association president, vice president and treasurer position. Reporter Jazmine Calhoun spoke with a candidate from each campaign to get his or her stance on the Campus Carry Bill.
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Sports
All Eyes on Your Bracket: NCAA Basketball Tourney to Begin
The NCAA Basketball tournament starts this week, and the bracket buzz is getting loud. We hear a lot about the “eye test” leading up to and after Selection Sunday, but how exactly does it work? The answer really is up to you, and you can use this test to score…
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Northeast Georgia News
Candidate Overview for Oconee County Commission
Local citizens are running for openings in the Oconee County Commission. Here’s a look at some of the candidates running for election in 2016. -Brett Homer
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Athens-Clarke County
Yummy Local Pi Day Deals
Today is not the apple pie, pecan pie, or even pepperoni pies (pizza) you love day! It’s Pi Day as in the numerical value of pi (π). However, local restaurants and grocery stores are celebrating Pi Day with special “π” discounts on your favorite pies! Don’t worry there is no…
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UGA
Guns Legal to Carry on Georgia College Campuses, Pending Gov. Deal’s Signature
ATLANTA — The Georgia senate passed a bill Friday that would allow gun possession on public university campuses within the state. House Bill 859 would allow anyone with a weapons license who is 21 years or older to carry guns on college grounds, with the exception of dormitories, fraternity and sorority…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lessons from a Congressman: John Barrow Speaks at UGA
John Barrow is smiling widely and walking with a spring in his step as he strolls into Baldwin Hall at exactly 10 a.m. on a cool February morning. It’s right before office hours and the tall, gray-haired teacher is carrying a leather briefcase and wearing old-fashioned sunglasses, dark-wash jeans, and a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Wick Prichard Makes an Impact as Middle School Gardener
A tall 38-year-old man with a wide brimmed straw hat and a wider grin walks through the front door of Clarke Middle School. He smiles and nods at the desk assistant who buzzes him in. Outside, a goat bleats at a rotting pile of compost taunting him from beyond his…