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UGA Marks Constitution Day with Guest Lecture
Today is Constitution Day, marking the 231st anniversary of the signing of the document that officially established the U.S. government. In celebration of the national observance, the American Founding Group and the School of Public and International Affairs hosted a guest lecture at the UGA Chapel by Carol Burkin, Presidential…
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Lake Herrick Set to Reopen After 16 Years
Lake Herrick at the University of Georgia is set to reopen after being closed to the public for 16 years. Lake Herrick originally opened in 1992, and was used for experiential learning and outdoor recreation. But with urbanization and development in the watershed, storm water runoff, including oils metals and…
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In-Depth
Gaming Center Coming to Tate
Students will soon be able to relax and play video games at the Tate Student Center. A planned video arcade may open as early as this fall, according to Stan Jackson, director of student affairs communications and marketing initiatives at UGA. Jackson told Grady Newsource the arcade might be located across…
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Environment
Eyes On Waffle House As Hurricane Florence Approaches
As the first effects of Hurricane Florence are felt along the East Coast, it isn’t clear whether or not Waffle House will shut down restaurants in the storm’s path. A local Waffle House employee told us the restaurants try to stay open in “rain, sleet, snow, and hail.” And officials…
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Sports
Hurricane Florence Affects Week 3 of College Football
Hurricane Florence has caused some week three College Football games to be relocated or canceled. As the Category 3 storm bears down on Virginia and the Carolinas, several university athletic departments and football teams took to Twitter to announce cancelations to fans. University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said that…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA, Bird No Closer to Negotiations, Scooter Status Same
UGA and Bird are not any closer to negotiating a solution for the use of the electric scooters on campus as of Sept. 11, according to UGA Division of Marketing and Communication Public Relations Manager, Rebecca Beeler. “Nothing has changed regarding the status of scooters on campus. Those individuals who choose…
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High Expectations Precede UGA vs. USC Game After 45-0 Win Over Austin Peay
The No. 3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will face the University of South Carolina in Columbia this Saturday after defeating Austin Peay in their 2018 football season kickoff last week. The Bulldogs shut out the Governors, 45-0, at Sanford Stadium. Grady Newsource reporter Maddie Ray looks ahead to Saturday’s game in sports…
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Northeast Georgia News
New Student IDs Come With New Features at a Higher Price
University of Georgia student ID cards have gone contactless. Starting this semester, the cards have an embedded chip that allows cardholders to scan their IDs. Scanners were installed in several buildings on campus, including the freshman dorm, Hill Hall. Jade Adhola had to upgrade her old student ID to the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Providing Bikes to Those in Need of Transportation
Bike Athens and UGA reCYCLE are eager to get you on the road again if you don’t mind biking. Thousands of volunteer hours go into making the program possible. Grady Newsource reporter Michella Chester learned first hand how these volunteers are making a difference.
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Sports
Newsource Offers Sneak Peek at Historic Football Exhibit
The Special Collections Library on the UGA campus has a fascinating new exhibit. It will be of particular interest to football fans with a strong interest in history. Newsource reporter Shayla Stange got a sneak peek at the upcoming football Friday tours.