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Athens-Clarke County
Back to School: 71-Year-Old Recent College Graduate Continues to Learn
Correction: In an earlier version of this article, the reporter did not clarify that Gee had completed his business degree at a community college. The thought of going back to school can be a nightmare for some people, but not for Olyn Gee, a 71-year-old former self taught photographer and…
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Athens-Clarke County
The New Sp0rt L@ndscap3: UGA eSports, Industry Continue Growth
ATHENS — The University of Georgia esports club started with 50-60 people in 2015. Three years later, the club’s grown to more than 300 members and multiple teams for different video games. Once just thought of as a hobby, esports is evolving into a legitimate phenomenon both in the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Sororities Invest Big Money in Housing
While driving down South Milledge Avenue in Athens, Georgia, it is impossible not to notice the massive houses lining both sides of the street. Most of these homes belong to one of the 19 Panhellenic sorority chapters that the University of Georgia hosts. Not only are these buildings stunningly beautiful,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Accommodation: How Airbnb Could Be Affecting the Classic City
To say that Uber and Lyft haven’t changed the face of transportation and catching a ride would be a lie, or just terribly misinformed. It’s hard to imagine the ride-hailing and ride-sharing services disappearing into thin air after they have made such an impact and have become incredibly recognizable. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
Lake Herrick Reopens to Boaters and Swimmers after 16 years
Lake Herrick opened up today to swimmers and boaters for the first time since 2002. The lake was closed then due to pollution, but it has now reopened for university research, recreation and experiential learning. Guests today were happy to walk around the lake’s new features and actually get in…
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Athens-Clarke County
Students Discuss How Finances Impact Housing Decisions
Ashley Ansley also reported on the topic, but with her position as a UGA employee, decided to remove herself from including her own personal experiences. Housing affects everyone, and in a college town like Athens, Ga., the effects of housing impact students especially. Students are forced to make housing choices…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Makes Preparations to Host Donald Trump Jr.
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is prioritizing the safety of all protesters, attendees, and speakers for Turning Point’s Campus Clash event on Oct. 9 at the Classic Center. Donald Trump Jr. will be a guest speaker at the Turning Point event. Athens-Clarke County is implementing road closures to adjust…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bowing Out of the Spotlight: Trio Gallery Provided Experimental Art Spaces Before Closure
In between the six permanent art galleries and museums in Athens, short-lived galleries remain in the dialog of art in the Classic City. Trio gallery is the most recent of the temporary art galleries to stick around just long enough to make an impression before falling off the radar again.…
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Sports
UGA Baseball Player Apologizes After Dismissal From Team
University of Georgia baseball player Adam Sasser has apologized after being dismissed from UGA’s baseball team. He was accused of using a racial slur at a football game. Sasser issued an apology on Twitter Wednesday after Georgia Sports Communications announced he was released from the team. “First and foremost, I want…
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Sports
Behind the Paint of UGA Spike Squad
Directly behind the hedges of Sanford Stadium, a row of students streaked with red and black paint resembling dogs, demons, skeletons and more cheer as football players take the field. The University of Georgia Spike Squad was founded in 2010 by Travis Fetchko as a student-based group designed to pump…