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Athens-Clarke County
KKK Flier Found in Publix Parking Lot
ATHENS — This Facebook post has some people very concerned. According to the post, a flyer from the Loyal White Knights was thrown at the woman's car with a rock.
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In-Depth
Facebook Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
ATHENS, GA- Ten years ago it was only a dream. Today that dream is a billion dollar media platform.
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UGA
UGA President Sends a Statement About the Racist Facebook Posts That Sparked a Movement
President Morehead made a statement one week after offensive Facebook posts were directed at the Black Affairs Council. On Tuesday, UGA’s President sent this statements to the BAC, the Black Faculty and Staff Organization, the LGBT Community, and the MPS Presidents’ Roundtable: Although I am at the Board of Regents…
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UGA
UGA President Jere Morehead Addresses Racist Facebook Posts
Tonight, University of Georgia President Jere Morehead issued an email to students, faculty, and staff regarding the recent racist facebook issues. He says that we are all hurting, but we all need to rally together in support. He officially stated that the UGA Police and Georgia Bureau of…
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UGA
Another Racist Facebook Comment Prompt Students to Question UGA Administration
The controversy continues over a series of racist remarks aimed at black students here at the University of Georgia. Members of the Black Student Affairs Council say they are not just angry with the person who posted the remarks, but also with the university. Caroline Bailey, the President of…
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UGA
Racist Facebook Post Raises Questions About Cyber-Bullying Laws
By Holly Sweat Georgia law is a little outdated when it comes to cyberbullying. At least that’s what University of Georgia Police Chief Jimmy Williamson told me. He says today the law focuses on minors in school instead of bullying that happens over the internet. Terrance Rhodes and Brittany Arnold…
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Environment
Facebook Spawns New Tornado Data
Tornado damage from Athens could land in Virginia, researchers say Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource) – New tornado research conducted by the University of Georgia indicates a tornado could toss debris as far as 220 miles from its point of origin. That’s further than previously thought. The project started when Alabama resident Patty…
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Athens-Clarke County
Fundraising Begins for Hit and Run Victim
Friends of Emily Bowman create fund, schedule events to help with medical bills Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Friends of Emily Bowman are beginning fundraising efforts to help the family of the 19-year-old Kennesaw State University student pay the girl’s mounting hospital bills. “Any little bit will help right now,” says friend…