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2016 Election
Police, Political Parties Come Together for Panel
ATHENS, Ga. — On Wednesday night, the police, the local NAACP and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will discuss issues of police, race and deadly force. For Amber Webb, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, this is an important event. “Let’s try and find a solution for this because it’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Georgia Women’s Tennis Travels to Puerto Rico
The fourth-ranked Georgia women’s tennis team headed to Puerto Rico on Wednesday to play in the Puerto Rico Fall Classic. Although the team is one of the top teams in the country, they’re not letting a tournament in paradise slow down their practicing or motive to win. “We’ve been working…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oconee County May Allow Sunday Alcohol Sales
Staying close to home on Sundays while enjoying an alcoholic beverage might be easier for Oconee County residents after Nov. 8. On the ballot, there will be two ordinances allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The first ordinance gives residents the option of allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic…
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Athens-Clarke County
Why You Should Be Careful When Trick or Treating
Costumes, candy and decorations are not the scariest part about Halloween. Children trick or treating at the wrong house could be a real horror story. \n
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Athens-Clarke County
UPDATE: SEC ‘Swab-Off’ Day Two
ATHENS, Ga.–It is day two of the SEC “Swab-off” and the University of Georgia Be the Match chapter is still striving to meet its goal of 200 donors. Fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon co-hosted today’s donor drive, which finished with 42 donations, bringing the total to 75. The “Swab-off” is a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Mayor, Commissioners Take Center Stage at Classic Center
ATHENS, Ga–If you go to the Classic Center Theatre today or tomorrow, you will not see actors on stage–just officials. Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and the Board of Commissioners are taking center stage to set goals and objectives for the county in 2017. Leading the discussion is Doctor Phil Boyle…
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2016 Election
American Political Divide: Greater Than Ever
People in the Athens-Northeast Georgia community are discussing some of those awkward topics you typically want to avoid at family dinners. The Richard B, Russell Special Collections Librbrary on the campus of the University of Georgia is the site for a community forum at 2p.m to discuss “The Divided States of America”.…
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Today’s Top Three Stories
Race relations, division and police interaction all come to play in today’s biggest stories in Athens. Here’s what you can expect from our top stories tonight. \t Music is bringing together different groups within the community. Last night Police Chief Scott Freeman and civil rights activist joined hands and hearts to emcee…
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Athens-Clarke County
The Police and You: A Discussion on Police Relations
For those concerned about police brutality and race relations in Athens, you may have the opportunity to voice your concerns tomorrow at a panel discussion on UGA’s campus. The University of Georgia’s Student Government Association, the UGA chapter of the NAACP, College Republicans, and Young Democrats are hosting an open…
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Third Party Support Gains Ground in Athens
Reporter James Thompson takes a look at support for third party presidential candidates in Athens.