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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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Grady Newsource Explains: Veep Debate
The one and only Vice Presidential Debate has come and gone. Those who watched might still be scratching their heads wondering: what the debate actually changed and to what degree they should use the Veep debate to influence their vote. The answer is here on Grady Newsource. Reporter Emily Boyer…
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2016 Election
Debate Between UGA Political Groups Garners Attention
Politics will heat up again on the UGA scene when the UGA College Republicans and UGA Young Democrats meet to debate October 6, 2016. Debaters will discuss topics such as the economy, what should be done about illegal immigration, and health care reform. Debate coordinator Tucker Boyce says he hopes…
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2016 Election
Grady Newsource Twitter Poll: Election 2016
After watching last night’s U.S. Vice Presidential Debate between Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, who do you think the winner was? Take our twitter poll and let us know who you think won. By: John Holcomb
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Commissioners Postpone Adoption of Budget Goals
By Richard Banton Athens commissioners will hammer out the upcoming fiscal year’s goals and objectives in late January. The move comes after a heated meeting last night that saw the commission split on whether to postpone the adoption. The budget’s goals and objectives guide the year’s operating budget, determining where…
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UGA
Young Democrats, College Republicans to Discuss Politics in Great Debate
By Danielle Herman Collegiate representatives from two national parties will go head to head Wednesday night on the University of Georgia’s campus. Moderated by the Georgia Debate Union, student leaders from the College Republicans and Young Democrats will debate many of the current political issues on the national and state level. Audience…
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In-Depth
Gun Control Sparks Debate at UGA
Athens, GA– A bill allowing guns on college campuses has sparked a heated debate on this campus. Reporter Iris Garrett tells us how some students were against the bill, but then… others weren’t. However, it also felt just like a conversation between the two speakers and the audience. Questions were…