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Food
UGA Concussion Research Lab Works to Understand Head Injuries
One in 10 of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions yearly, according to the Brain Injury Research Institute. There is much more to learn about diagnosis and the short- and long-term effects of concussions. Grady Newsource reporter Will Hopkins takes a look at the work that the University of Georgia’s…
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Athens-Clarke County
Updated Athens Ordinance May Affect Dog Owners
ATHENS, Ga. – Local dog ordinances in Athens-Clarke County didn’t reflect the Responsible Dog Ownership Law until the commission voted on Tuesday night to clean up their local ordinances to match state law. UGA student Logan McLeod is looking for a dog of her own. She understands the importance of…
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UGA Sports
UGA Confident In Concussion Protocol For Athletes
Athens, GA–Concussion prevention is gaining a lot of attention from UGA Athletics. The NFL is facing many lawsuits and the recent research found that Junior Seau’s concussions were a factor in his suicide. The UGA training and medical staff are constantly re-evaluating their concussion policy. Hit. After hit. After hit.…