athens
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2016 Election
Early Voting Lines Continue in Athens
As of 10:15 Thursday morning, the wait time in line at the Athens Board of Elections was about 20 minutes – but the line keeps growing as the morning goes on. Some of the people in line watched the Wednesday Presidential debate, but most of them already had their minds…
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Athens-Clarke County
This Week’s Adoptable Pet: Rocky
Rocky the dog was picked up from the side of the road in July, but now he is all ready for adoption. You can see our Facebook Live video here, where we introduce Rocky to you. If you are interested in adopting Rocky or making a donation, visit Athens Clarke…
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Athens-Clarke County
Employees Stand Outside UGA Arch to Protest Fair Labor Standards Implementation
Several full-time UGA employees and Athens community members stand in front the Arch to protest the way UGA is implementing the Fair Labor Standards Act. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on this story. By: Nylah Oliver
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Athens-Clarke County
Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens
University of Georgia game days can be considered fun, but they can also be dangerous. This is what drew the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Athens. As part of Operation Cross Country X, organized by the FBI, the GBI along with the Athens-Clarke County police department attempted to stop child…
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Athens-Clarke County
Chili Cook-Off Helps Support Local Entrepreneurs
Tech companies are competing in a different market Friday, October 21. It’s the chili market. Four Athens is hosting the Classic City Chili Cook-Off at Bar South to help local entrepreneurs grow and advance their businesses. Tamara Neff, the Community Outreach Manager at Four Athens, says the organization will help…
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2016 Election
Athens for Everyone Endorses Barksdale
Local activist group Athens for Everyone has endorsed candidate Jim Barksdale for Georgia Senate. President Tim Denson, speaking on behalf of the group, said that he agrees with Barksdale’s stances on environmental issues, women’s health, and living wages. “We believe Jim Barksdale is the best path to bring about a…
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2016 Election
Some Women Voting Early to Mark 19th Amendment
Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early today for one simple reason… today’s date. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote and the number 19 symbolizes a special day for a few early voters– Jobeth and her sister. Follow Grady Newsource on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates…
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2016 Election
Final thoughts on the Final Debate
Athens residents discuss their expectations of tonight’s final Presidential debate. One woman recently became a citizen and will soon be voting for the first time. She is hoping several different topics will be discussed tonight. Walter Moturi, a UGA international Ph.D student, is not able to vote but has been…
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2016 Election
The FINAL Debate: Is it Worth Watching?
More than 20 people are in line at the Athens Board of Elections office for early voting– and the lines have been just as long since Monday, October 17. Athens Resident Jobeth Allen is voting early and will not be watching the final debate. Allen says she “can’t stand to…
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2016 Election
Anti-Discrimination Proposal on the Nov. 1 Ballot
ATHENS, Ga.– Tonight at 7 p.m. there will be an agenda-setting meeting at City Hall. At this meeting commissioners will discuss the proposed anti discrimination ordinance. We spoke with Commissioner Girtz, and he said he is supportive of the bar directed legislation. The anti-discrimination ordinances that will be discussed aim at…