Internet
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2022 Election
County Connectivity: Madison County Lacks Reliable Internet Access
A perfectly curated photo begs to be shared. In a millisecond, with the click of a mouse, a human commands a computer to upload the photo to the internet. The computer displays a loading symbol, but no signs of progress. The photo might finish uploading in the morning, but the…
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In-Depth
Another Option: Broadband Internet Plan Coming to Oconee County
The issue of spotty internet in Oconee County is not a novel concept to Kelley Buttrick, a professional voiceover talent working from her home in Bishop, Georgia, in the southern portion of Oconee County. She said her ability to communicate with her clients is often hindered by the unreliable internet…
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Athens-Clarke County
In the Age of Screens: What Adulthood Feels Like as a Millennial Immersed in Social Media
Adulthood feels like the sticky fire of skinned knees and having a million words stuck on the tip of your tongue. It feels like the pricks of gaining feeling in a limb after it falls asleep, and like having to make hard decisions while knowing there is no right one. When…
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Uncategorized
Grady Explains: Net Neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission’s partial repeal of the Open Internet Order net neutrality rules took effect yesterday, but what does that mean? Grady Newsource explains. What is the Open Internet Order? The Open Internet Order was issued by the FCC in 2015, and it changed the classification of internet access…
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Uncategorized
Faster Internet May Be Coming to Madison County
The Madison Co. Board of Commissioners is currently considering a pitch from a fixed- wireless internet service provider, Open Broadband. The board receives many complaints from residents about slow internet service in the county. The county currently uses a DSL internet provider. “DSL uses traditional phone lines to connect consumers…
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Athens-Clarke County
Oglethorpe County to Auction Seized Property To Fight Drug Crime
The Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners is auctioning off property from various drug seizures by the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s department. People can be bid on online at GovDeals.com, a site that provides services to various government agencies that want to sell surplus or confiscated items over the internet. Items can…
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In-Depth
Internet Covered With Latest Internet Meme Sensations
Two hilarious memes are taking Twitter by storm — The #JoBama memes and the #UNameItChallenge. The #JoBama memes feature Joe Biden and President Barack Obama making plans to prank President Elect Trump. Biden is generally the “petty” character, and President Obama is usually laughing at Biden’s comments. It’s a source…
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Athens-Clarke County
Information Technology Department Details Cyber Attack on Campus
ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia’s Internet connection has been under attack. This on-going attack has been affecting the University’s network server for about a month now. The cyber-attack has led to a “sluggish” connection, according to the Information Technology Department at UGA. “This attack is more sophisticated and is…
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In-Depth
#threeblackteenagers Reveals Online Search Habits
A Google search of three black teenagers versus three black teenagers caused outrage, which led to the hashtag #threeblackteenagers across social media platforms. While mugshots are the first images to appear for black teenagers, the photos for white teenagers shows a different story.