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2018 Election
Parents vs. Social Media and How Students Choose to Vote
Students adapt to life without their parents during the four years they’re away at college. But leaving home doesn’t mean leaving everything behind, including how students vote. University of Georgia Political Psychology Professor Alexa Bankert explains what the parental transmission hypothesis is and how it could impact students and…
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Northeast Georgia News
Parents Struggle to get Refund from Swim School
Some Oconee County parents want their money back from the Georgia Aquatic Center in Watkinsville. The parents say a disagreement that banned a coach from the swim center last month cost them the program and their money. Coach Sean Gillan ran “Sean Gillan Swim School” for a year and a…
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In-Depth
Campus Carry Bill Back on Agenda for 2017
Campus Carry, a bill that caused a lot of controversy last year, is back on the agenda for the 2017 Georgia legislative session. Supporters say it may pass with the Governor’s blessing, thanks to one difference from its predecessor—but legislators are running out of out of time to get it…
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Athens-Clarke County
New Playground for Kids Poses Problem for Parents
ATHENS, Ga—There’s a new playground in town, but its popularity is causing parking problems for parents. “[This is] my second time,” said Tyler Ferguson. When asked what his favorite thing about the new World of Wonder playground at Southeast Clarke Park Ferguson paused before he said “the slide.” The World…
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Athens-Clarke County
Parents to Voice Their Opinions At Local School Board Meeting
Parents, teachers and Athens Clarke County school officials will meet tonight to discuss attendance and discipline in the schools. Athens Clarke County School Board meeting will host the forum to review the school district’s code of conduct. The board strongly encourages parents to read before coming to tonight’s forum. “I read…
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Northeast Georgia News
Concussion Safety
Athens, GA– The players at North Oconee High School don’t live in fear of concussions, even as the understanding of the dangers of concussions increases each day.
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Athens-Clarke County
The Best Storyteller Around
Athens, GA- Parents and kids love weekly story time with Rebecca Ballard at the Athens- Clarke County Library. But starting next week, Ballard will only have storytime every other week.
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Archives
Parents Scramble To Deal With Sudden School Closings
ATHENS, GA- Low temperatures are causing school closings, how are parents dealing with their sudden change in plans?