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Diversity
Stone Mountain Park Proposes MLK Monument
By: Anna Clark Stone Mountain Park has proposed a monument be built on top of the mountain to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The structure will commemorate King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, given at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 1963.
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Athens-Clarke County
‘Color Purple’ Author Speaks in Athens
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker will speak at two public events in Athens this week and seating is in high demand. If you hope to see Walker and don’t have a ticket, your best bet is on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m in the University of Georgia’s Chapel. Wednesday’s first-come-first-seated opportunity has…
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In-Depth
‘Bachelor’ TV star to ‘Rock the Grind’
The Bachelor TV show’s Josh Murray will make his way to Athens Wednesday night to host Sigma Delta Tau’s Greek Grind. This year’s dance competition between the sororities at UGA will have a “rock-and-roll” theme. SDT Greek Grind Coordinator Rebecca Friedman said they chose Murray to host the competition because…
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Athens-Clarke County
Black Cats on Sale, Half-Price
By: Chelsea Beimfohr How superstitious are you? In the spirit of Halloween, the Athens Humane Society is putting black cats up for adoption at half the normal price. The organization is encouraging people to adopt black cats, breaking the stereotype that they are unlucky. The promotion runs through the end of October…
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In-Depth
Grady Newsource Explains: What Makes a Good Debate?
The first Democratic presidential debate airs tonight, October 13th, on CNN at 8:30 p.m. Reporter Allison Gowens spoke with Dr. Edward Panetta, former debate coach and current Communication Studies Department Head, about what we should expect to see. Panetta says a good debate for a candidate is one where the…
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Northeast Georgia News
Oglethorpe County Plans Community Christmas Charity
By: Erin O’Brien Halloween hasn’t passed, but some Oglethorpe County residents are already thinking about Christmas. Catherine Drewry and volunteers will hold interviews this weekend for potential recipients in the annual Community Christmas charity. The nonprofit organization, which got its start over two decades ago, provides gifts for children up to age 18…
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Athens-Clarke County
CASA to Help Foster Kids Find Their Home
More than twenty children in the Athens-Clarke County foster system will have advocates to stand up for them in court this week. Twenty-three new Court Appointed Special Advocates will be sworn in Thursday Afternoon. But even with these new volunteers, almost a quarter of the foster kids in Athens still…
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Archives
Weather Update- Oct. 13
Cooler air and sunny skies are here to stay. Here is today’s weather forecast with Erin O’Brien.
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Athens-Clarke County
Discrimination surveys — Tell your story
By Shaunteri Skinner If you’ve ever felt discriminated against in downtown Athens now’s your chance to tell your story and have a group of people listen to it. The Student Government Association at the University of Georgia wants to present these testimonies as evidence of what they call “inclusivity” problems in Athens.…
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UGA
Teal is the New Orange for Allergy Awareness
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) launched its second annual Teal Pumpkin Project™ campaign. The mission: to raise awareness of all food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season. But why teal? FARE uses this color to promote food allergy awareness. This nationwide movement offers an alternative for…