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UGA
DEVELOPING: UGA Student Found Dead in Russell Hall
UPDATE: We spoke with UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson after the initial investigation.
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Athens-Clarke County
Armed Robberies in Athens
Local police say you need to be on the look out for a team that’s already robbed several people at gun point. The pair is described as two dark skinned males in hoodies, one has a beard. They’re both in their late teens or early twenties. The two were reportedly…
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Archives
Wet weather pattern for NE Georgia
The cool, rainy weather may break for a bit on Friday and Saturday as temperatures warm back into the 70s. The chance of rain will increase on Sunday, however, and continue into early next week. Student meteorologist Harry Slimming has more in our video weathercast.
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UGA Sports
UGA Gymnastics Prepares For SEC Championships This Weekend
Gymnastics: The Georgia Gymnastics team is using this week to tighten its routines in preparation to flip its way to a win in the SEC Championships this Saturday. The gymdogs will be travelling to the The Arena at Gwinnett Center Duluth, Georgia to face off first against Arkansas, Kentucky and…
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Sports
UGA Swimming Makes Progress Toward NCAA Championships
The UGA swim and dive teams are making their moves towards the NCAA championships. The women’s swim and dive team is in Greensboro, North Carolina where they are seeking to claim their third straight NCAA title. 18 lady swim dogs were invited to the championships, including Olivia Ball, the only…
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UGA Sports
UGA Tennis Team Faces Eastern Tennessee State University Today
Tennis: The UGA men’s tennis team will be facing off against Eastern Tennessee State University today at 2:30pm. The Georgia dogs stepped out of their SEC play schedule to play this match. Head Coach Manuel Diaz says, “This group is one that has a great blend of new players and…
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Environment
Removing A Stress Gene In Plants Might Save Produce During Droughts
Athens, Ga. – Researchers at the University of Georgia think they’ve come up with a system to identify the genes in trees responsible for stress tolerance, which includes everything from extreme temperatures to disease. Now they’re using a new $490,000 grant to identify those genes and figure out how they…
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UGA
UGA SGA President Runs Unopposed
For the first time in 12 years the University of Georgia Student Government President candidacy is running unopposed. Johnelle Simpson and his campaign headed by VP candidate Houston Gaines and Treasurer Darby Miller are hoping for record breaking turnout, aiming for over 5,000 student votes. Reporter Zack Watson tells us…
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Athens-Clarke County
Why March Madness Means More Money For Local Businesses
The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournamentbegins in earnest today. With games all day long starting at noon, most people will be looking at their brackets and favorite teams. For others, though, “March Madness” means something else. Money. Reporter C.J. Gaan looks into what two Athens restaurants expect to see during…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Getting Handle on Leaks
Athens – It’s Fix a Leak week in Athens. The Athens-Clarke County Water Conservation Office is promoting this event in an effort to conserve more water and are giving away free shower heads throughout the week. Reporter Katie Kraft spoke with the Water Conservation Coordinator Marilyn Hall to get more…