georgia
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In-Depth
ICYMI: New “Hunger Games” Theme Park Coming to Georgia
By Savannah Brock Tributes young and old can now visit Panem in 2019 and its location is closer than you think. Lionsgate Entertainment is partnering with Avatron Smart Park to bring The Hunger Games to Georgia. More specifically Bartow County, just northwest of Atlanta. This park will be approximately 100-arces…
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Athens-Clarke County
Two Georgia Football Players Arrested, Suspended
By Nicole Castrellon Two UGA football players were arrested early Wednesday morning on misdemeanor possession of marijuana charges by the UGA Police Department. Freshmen Chauncey Rivers and Natrez Patrick were booked in Athens-Clarke County Jail and were both released on $1,000 bonds at 6 a.m. Both players have been…
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Northeast Georgia News
Bogart City Council Election Candidates
By Jordynn Abernathy The time is here! Elections for Bogart City Council are tomorrow and they are looking to fill two seats. These are all of the qualifying candidates that will be on the ballot. All have stressed the importance of transitioning from septic tanks to a downtown sewer…
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Athens-Clarke County
Upcoming Local Government Meetings
By Kalyn Wilson Here’s a look at which county government meetings are happening this week. Monday, November 2nd: Barrow County is having two public hearings for the FY2016 Millage Rates at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Commission Meeting Room, and a Special Called Meeting afterwards at 7 p.m.. Jackson…
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Sports
Grady Newsource Daily Sports Roundup: Nov. 2
\t UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: \t Georgia football fell to no. 11 Florida Saturday 27-3 in Jacksonville, FL. \t According to head coach Mark Richt in his telephone conference Sunday night, running back Sony Michel fractured a bone in his hand early in the game but continued to play with a…
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Athens-Clarke County
Reported Racial Slur Shuts Down Local Bar
By Danielle Herman Controversy over the alleged racial slur in the name of a drink at a local bar has caused a firestorm on social media, and the fallout hasn’t stopped yet. After a photo of an alleged drink menu began circulating social media on Monday, General Beauregard’s closed its…
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Athens-Clarke County
Family of Vehicular Homicide Victim to Convicted Athens Man: ‘He Deserves the Full Sentence’
By Danielle Herman UPDATE (12:18 p.m.): Edwin Juarez Alpizar has been sentenced to 19 years in prison. The following are the six accounts of the sentencing: \t Account 1: homicide by vehicle in the first degree, 15 years (10 in confinement, balance on probation) and $1000 fine \t Account 2: will merge…
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Athens-Clarke County
Where to Get Your Flu Shot in Northeast Georgia
By Danielle Herman Cold weather has descended upon the Northeast Georgia area, bringing with it the onset of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu season begins in October and lasts until May. Influenza can affect everyone differently, ranging in age and health. The best way to…
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Barrow County
BREAKING: Barrow County Child Molester Gets Life Sentence
A Barrow County man was sentenced to life without parole Wednesday afternoon for molesting children as young as 2 years old. Richard Paltrineri, 64, plead guilty to 27 child molestation charges. Police said they identified at least seven juvenile victims during the course of their investigation, both boys and girls, of…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Restaurants Cook with Insects
By: Jordan Mecca Entomophagy is the human consumption of insects and arachnids as food. A common practice across the globe, it has yet to become popular in the Western world – until now. One U.S. trend of 2015 is the use of cricket flour as a food supplement. Cricket flour as well as…