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UGA
Young Democrats, College Republicans to Discuss Politics in Great Debate
By Danielle Herman Collegiate representatives from two national parties will go head to head Wednesday night on the University of Georgia’s campus. Moderated by the Georgia Debate Union, student leaders from the College Republicans and Young Democrats will debate many of the current political issues on the national and state level. Audience…
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Athens-Clarke County
Electric Car Owners to Pay for Chargers
By Abby Jessen If you need a charge to keep your electric vehicle running, you now have to pay for it in Athens-Clarke County. On Monday Nov. 3, the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Board of Commissioners enacted a fee for electric car chargers. Watch this video to see the impact…
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Archives
Weather: Nov. 4 Minor Flood Warning
By Jordynn Abernathy A minor flood warning went into effect Wednesday for the Oconee River near Penfield, reaching Clarke County, Oconee County, and Greene County. According to the National Weather Service, there will be light drizzles and no heavy rain showers are expected throughout the week. The river is currently cresting…
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Health
Stress Awareness Day
By Savannah Brock Stress is a six letter word that many know far too well. Nov. 4 is national Stress Awareness Day. Stress is a health condition that can have both positive and negative effects on people. According to the American Psychological Association there are five tips for people to help manage…
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Northeast Georgia News
West Jackson Middle School Named No. 1 at FFA Convention
By Sammy O’Brien The future of farming in America looks bright after West Jackson Middle School took home the National Outstanding Middle School Award. WJMS is the winner of this year’s award presented by the Future Farmers of America Organization in Louisville, Ky. All fifty-two states sent representatives for the convention. Chapter…
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Athens-Clarke County
Citizens Stand in Support of Living Wage Policy
By Madison Keiger It was standing room only Nov. 3 at the Mayor and Commission Meeting. That was because dozens of citizens were present to voice their opinions about an Athens-Clarke County Living Wage Policy for city-county workers. “Just because part time employees are given less hours, does not mean their work is valued…
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Athens-Clarke County
Northeast Georgia Election Results Are In
By Kalyn Wilson Election night is over, and northeast Georgia has a few new elected officials. Check out the unofficial results by county below. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Winterville: Candidate Number of Votes Percentage of Total Votes Dodd I. Ferrelle 187 53.28% George H. Chandler 93 26.50% Kenneth Dixon Hodges 69 19.66%…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Crosswalks Improved for Pedestrian Safety
By Jordynn Abernathy Athens-Clarke County commission has allocated $260,000 for pedestrian and bicycle improvements. There with be $203,000 designated for the construction of the budget has been designated for the construction of new crosswalk projects. The goal is to make all the crosswalks consistent with one another by having the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Food Truck Ordinance Passes, Coming to Athens
By Connor Riley After a delay and some debate, food trucks will finally be coming to Athens, Georgia. The Athens Clarke County Board of Commisioners passed an ordinance Tuesday night which will allow food trucks to operate downtown in Athens after some protest by local restaurant owners. Food trucks will…
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UGA Sports
Grady Newsource Daily Sports Roundup: Nov. 4
\t The undefeated men’s and women’s swimming and diving team faces in-state rival Georgia Tech Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. in the Gabrielsen Natatorium. \t UGA men’s golf finished second in the East Lake Cup championships Nov. 3 against Illinois. The championship match was decided in extra holes between Georgia’s Greyson Sigg and…