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In-Depth
Big Weekends in Box Office
By Zack Sims “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” is making its debut in theaters around Athens tomorrow evening. It is one of the most anticipated films of the year and could have one of the best opening weekends in history. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest…
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UGA Sports
Baseball 2015 Signees Named; In-State Reign Continues
By Sammy O’Brien Georgia baseball has announced six signees from the state of Georgia for 2015, and plans to release information on two more recruits a day for the rest of the week. The 2014 recruiting class consisted of 16 players total, all of which hailed from Ga. Today, head…
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UGA Sports
Georgia Football Seniors Look Back on Time at UGA
By Connor Riley Saturday’s game agains Georgia Southern will be the final home game for 30 seniors on the Georgia football team. Some of them took time to talk about their favorite memories as members of the UGA football team. Malcolm Mitchell is prouder of the player he has become…
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UGA
Controversial Campus Sexual Assault Bill Losing Support
By Richard Banton Both national college greek organizations have withdrawn support from a campus sexual assault bill that’s been an embroiled in a firestorm of controversy for several months. According to the Huffington Post, the groups, the National Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, committed more than $210, 000 in lobbying efforts…
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In-Depth
Mickey Mouse Turns 87! Here are 10 Facts on America’s Favorite Mouse
By Jordynn Abernathy and Zack Sims Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! To celebrate, we have a list of 10 fun facts to make you the Mickey Mouse expert. \t His name was originally “Mortimer”, but Walt Disney’s wife refused and suggested “Mickey” a better choice. \t His official debut was in 1928…
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Barrow County
Stories to Watch: Nov. 18
STD rates – The rates are on the rise in the United States. People between the ages of 15 and 24 represent the group with the highest STD rates. Reporter Kalyn Wilson take a look at the cause of the increase and what people can do to protect themselves. UGA X…
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In-Depth
Arab Students to Protest at UGA
https://youtu.be/hhpnXB9okOU By: Mary Grace Shaw A group of Arab students are planning a silent protest against Governor Nathan Deal’s executive order refusing Syrian refugees from the state of Georgia. The protest will be on Thursday, Nov. 19th, and members of the Christians for United Palestine will join the Arab…
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UGA
Former UGA Football Player to Help Hungry Families
By: Anna Clark Former UGA football player Alec Ogletree is providing 500 turkeys and grocery items to families in need. He will pass them out on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Newnan High School in Newnan, Ga. Ogletree is now a linebacker for the St. Louis…
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Northeast Georgia News
Nov. 17 Sports Wrap
By: Savannah Wilson Football coach Mark Richt speaks on the team’s preparations for the UGA v. Ga. Southern game Saturday, Nov. 21. UGA senior football player Nathan Theus says he looks forward to the game because his brother plays for the Eagles. Clarke Central basketball player Jabriel Parks talks about the…
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Archives
Nov. 17 North Georgia weather forecast
Rain is on the way tonight, but skies will clear throughout the rest of the week. Reporter Janai James has your local North Georgia weather forecast.