UGA College Republicans
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Athens-Clarke County
United Campus Workers Protest Highlights Growing Tension Around Department of Education Cuts
In downtown Athens it is not uncommon to be walking around and stumble upon the occasional protest, but last week’s United Campus Workers of Georgia protest at the arch on March 19 hit a little closer to home for some. UCWGA is a wall-to-wall higher education union which offers…
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Northeast Georgia News
UGA College Republicans Hope Georgia Will Emulate Virginia Special Election
The recent general and special elections in Virginia resulted in a red wave across the state. Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe, putting Virginia in the GOP’s hands for the first time in over a decade. With Georgia’s upcoming midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike will use Virginia…
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2018 Election
Pizza and Politics: UGA Republicans, Democrats Discuss Key Issues
Audience members chowed down on pizza, snacks and sodas during Pizza and Politics, a peaceful political discussion, hosted by Young Democrats of UGA, UGA College Republicans and moderated by Georgia Political Review. Panelists discussed current issues facing Georgia and the nation, such as clean energy, small business growth and K-12…
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2016 Election
Police, Political Parties Come Together for Panel
ATHENS, Ga. — On Wednesday night, the police, the local NAACP and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department will discuss issues of police, race and deadly force. For Amber Webb, chairman of the UGA College Republicans, this is an important event. “Let’s try and find a solution for this because it’s…
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Today’s Top Three Stories
Race relations, division and police interaction all come to play in today’s biggest stories in Athens. Here’s what you can expect from our top stories tonight. \t Music is bringing together different groups within the community. Last night Police Chief Scott Freeman and civil rights activist joined hands and hearts to emcee…