Ashley Soriano
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Education
UGA’s Second Hemp Harvest Advances Research on Industrial Hemp
Georgia farmers could have a new cash crop at their fingertips. After legislators enacted the Georgia Hemp Farming Act in May 2019, researchers at the University of Georgia wasted no time to research the growth of industrial hemp. Five months later, they’re ready for the second hemp harvest. Hemp is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Out and Proud: LGBTQ+ Community Makes Voice Heard in Drag Shows, Athens PRIDE
“Everyone has an origin story. Be thankful for it.” That’s what Tommy Anderson said about his experience within the drag scene in Athens. For decades, Athens has seen drag queens from all over come and go, awing crowds with their dramatic performances. Many drag queens in the Classic City perform…
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Sports
100-Year-Old UGA Football Memorabilia Put on Display Preceding Homecoming Game
Herschel Walker. Rodrigo Blankenship. These names may ring a bell. On Oct. 15, there was an exhibit that took fans back more than 100 years in Georgia football history with memorabilia such as Walker’s 1982 helmet and Blankenship’s 2018 jersey and cleats. The Exhibit In 2019, “goat” means the “greatest…
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Education
Oconee County Schools Install Preventative Alert System, Amp Up School Security
The Oconee County school system has implemented a new safety measure, the Centegix alert system, amping up security in elementary, middle and high schools. All employees are provided a badge, and at the press of a button, local law enforcement is alerted in cases of emergency. Capt. James Hale of…