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Criminal Justice
Grady Newsource Explains: What It’s Like To Be On Death Row
By: Lana Harris Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be on death row? We spoke with UGA sociology professor Todd Krohn to find out. The Georgia Department of Corrections plans to execute convicted murderer Kelly Gissendaner on Sept. 29, 2015. Commissioner Homer Bryson chose this date between Sept. 29…
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Health
Grady Newsource Explains: Where to Get Your Flu Shot
By: Nicole Castrellon As flu season arrives, here are places in the Athens area where you can get a shot to help prepare for its symptoms: \t For the UGA Community: \t Students, faculty and staff can make an appointment online at the University Health Center. \t There are several…
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Athens-Clarke County
Non-Profit Hosts 5K to Help Fund Animal Adoptions
By: Jordan Mecca Athens Canine Rescue hosted the 7th annual “Run Your Tail Off 5K” on Sunday, Sept. 20. All proceeds went toward Athens Canine Rescue, a local non-profit organization dedicated to saving homeless dogs and getting them adopted. Chewie and his owner Chris have attended the event for the past…
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2016 Election
Jeb Bush Takes Selfies, Talks to Tailgaters
By Abby Jessen Governor Jeb Bush emerged from a sea of red and black Saturday to talk to tailgaters before the UGA vs. USC game. He stressed his belief that a conservative is capable of winning the presidential race, and that he will campaign in every “nook and cranny” to make sure…
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UGA Sports
Greyson Lambert Sets Two Records Against South Carolina
By: Connor Riley Greyson Lambert’s performance on Saturday night didn’t just appease concerns about how good of a quarterback he could be. It also put him in the record book. Lambert completed 24 of his 25 passing attempts against South Carolina, setting a new NCAA record for completion percentage…
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Barrow County
Stories to Watch for September 21
\t Jeb Bush— Are southern states becoming more important stops on the GOP campaign trail? Grady Newsource reporter Abby Jessen will navigate through the sixteen Republican candidates and how one candidate reached out to young voters this weekend. \t Oconee County Crash Update— The male occupant who perished in last week’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Gameday Weekend Brings Cover Charges to Downtown Athens Bars
By: Danielle Herman As the Bulldogs prepare for a rivalry against the Gamecocks, bar owners throughout the Classic City prepare to deal with the masses that will descend upon the downtown area Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Their answer? A five dollar cover. Several bar owners met this week to make…
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Health
Dangers Beyond Texting and Driving
https://youtu.be/q-U-a-j2u_M UGA’s Student Government Association teamed with AT&T to show the dangers of using your phone while driving. UGA students could sign a pledge today at the Tate Center that they will not text and drive. Texting, however, is not the only problem. Digital reporter Ellen Cohen demonstrates other dangerous things people…
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Explains: Madison County Jail Expansion
By: Damian C. Reynolds The overcrowded all-male Madison County Jail will begin a $2.65 million expansion soon and also has the potential to become coed. The jail currently houses 101 male inmates, but has only 64 beds. The expansion will add 32 beds, but Capt. Greg Fisk, Madison County jail…
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Jackson County
Grady Newsource Explains: Jackson County FY16 Budget Increases
By Rayleigh Rozier and Erin O’Brien The Jackson County Board of Commissioners Wednesday night discussed a proposed 2016 fiscal year budget of about $39.8 million, up $2.5 million from the previous year. The budget includes a deficit of $677,377. The budget will come before commissioners for approval on Oct. 5.…