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2024 Election
Athens Voter Voices: Abortion, Women’s Rights Propel Some Decisions
Athens voters turned out for early voting at the Athens Regional Library ahead of the presidential election. As the nation debates critical issues such as women’s rights, the economy, climate change and more, Athens-Clarke County voters at the predominantly Democrat precinct wanted to make their voices heard. Voters shared what…
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Northeast Georgia News
Georgians Honor the Legacy of Former President George H.W. Bush
Georgians flooded social media with words of condolence and fond memories of former president George H.W. Bush after he died Friday at the age of 94. Bush was not a Georgian himself, but many remember the lasting mark he left on the state during his presidency and throughout his life.…
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2018 Election
Stacey Abrams Could Make History in the Georgia Governor’s Election
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was surprised by the turn out for an event just a few weeks ago in Athens. “If I had known so many of you would be here, we would’ve gone to The Classic Center,” Abrams said at an event held in Athens. This election…
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2018 Election
President Trump Expected in Macon this Sunday in Show of Support for Kemp
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Macon on Sunday to campaign for Brian Kemp in Georgia’s heated governor’s race. This would be Trump’s second visit to Macon this month. On Oct. 15, the president met with Red Cross relief workers and farmers to talk about the impact of Hurricane…
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In-Depth
Viewers Respond to State of the Union
Here is your chance to express your views on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address. President Trump delivered his speech to a large crowd in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives. Take a quick poll and grade President Trump’s State of the Union Address here.…
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UGA
Record Voter Turnout for UGA Student Government Elections
This year’s Student Government Association election at the University of Georgia saw a record breaking turnout as students voted for either the “Rise” or “Ignite” ticket to lead the student body for the upcoming school year. Cameron Keen was elected as the SGA president on the Ignite ticket, pulling 57%…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA President Weighs in on Halting Bars, Apartments Downtown
The Athens-Clarke County moratorium that was put in effect earlier this month is still drawing criticism from both sides — most recently by President of the University of Georgia Jere Morehead. Morehead spoke out about the legislation at a press conference last Wednesday saying that the city would benefit from…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA students join the conversation on Trump immigration ban
ATHENS, Ga.—Students at the University of Georgia participated in a ‘March For Immigrants’ last Friday to protest against the ban on immigration posed by President Trump. The event was created by the Muslim Student Association in partnership with the UGA chapter for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…
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2016 Election
Georgia Shows Interest in Libertarian Presidential Candidate
Recent presidential polls are indicating that Georgia could become a little less red and a little more blue after next week’s election results come in. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson was in Atlanta yesterday for a rally, hoping to capitalize on the purple nature of Georgia this election cycle. “My pitch…
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Diversity
UGA President’s Statement Addressing Racial Comment
UGA President Jere Morehead sent out a statement to all of the Multicultural Services and Programs via email last night around 9:00 PM. Morehead addressed the recent racial comments made on social media outlet.