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2016 Election
A Selfie May Cost You A Vote Or Jail Time
Early Voting is in full swing at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections, but cell phone use, on the other hand, is not. Georgia Code 21-2-413, Section (e), says taking video or pictures is illegal in “the polling place”. In the 25 years Cora Wright, Assistant Director of Board of…
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2016 Election
Newsource Explains Georgia Ballot Amendments
Below is a sample ballot as it will appear in Athens-Clarke County during early voting and on November 8th. While the races might vary from county to county in Georgia, the four proposed amendments will remain the same. To check out all of our GradyNewsource coverage on each proposed constitutional…
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Athens-Clarke County
It’s the Victim’s Choice: Why Many Don’t Report Rape
ATHENS, Ga. — Only one report of rape in the past three years on the University of Georgia resulted in an arrest. Below, see the executive director of a sexual assault center in Athens break down why that happens. By: Dillon Richards This content is still developing. Please return…
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Health
RSVP Provides Information About Sexual Assault
Thursday was Wear Purple Day for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Thursday afternoon, RSVP – The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention program- promoted its message around campus with puzzles, pastries, and the color purple. Mallory Grizzle was a victim of sexual assault in high school, and that led to her…
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2016 Election
Amendment 3: What You Need To Know
ATHENS, Ga.– November eighth is fast approaching and you aren’t only voting on a new president. There will be four amendments on the ballot to vote on. One of those amendments is Amendment 3. Amendment 3 discusses the options for the Georgia Replacement of the Judicial Qualifications Commission. The Judicial Qualifications Commission…
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2016 Election
Early Voting Numbers By County
Early voting in Athens has seen high turn outs in its first week. Find the numbers from your county below: Athens-Clarke County: 650 to 740 people. Barrow County: 650 to 700 people. Jackson County: reported turn out in the 600’s Oconee County: 520 to 580 people. Madison County: 250 to…
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Athens-Clarke County
Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Weekend
ATHENS, Ga.–Got drugs? The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking people to get rid of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs in a national drug take-back day. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies will take in prescription drugs Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drugs…
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Athens-Clarke County
Preview of High School Football
ATHENS, Ga. – Tomorrow night will be a big one for Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central. The Clarke Central Gladiators will take on the Flowery Branch Falcons. The overall outlook on the game is in favor of the Gladiators, with stats hypothesizing a score of 30-19. If Clarke Central…
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Athens-Clarke County
Eat Mor Chikin… For a Cause
UPDATE: UGA Relay for Life won the competition! Second place went to the Guide Dog Foundation and third place was UGA Relay For Life. ATHENS, Ga. — Eight different charities are going to get a check to help their philanthropies by the end of this week. Chances are that if…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Sex Trafficking Bust
UPDATE: Corporal Sharlene Questelles with the Athens-Clarke County Jail confirmed that Randy Ash and Mohammed Patel have been released on bond. Joshua Harkins is being held on $20,000 bond with a hold for Habersham County. Harkins was charged with violating his probation according to Amanda Carr of the Habersham County…