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UGA statement on armed shooter hoax

UGA statement on armed shooter hoax

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Armed shooter reported on UGA campus

Armed shooter reported on UGA campus

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“Risks displacing our community:” Inner East Athens neighbors oppose plans to redevelop of Historic Iron Triangle

“Risks displacing our community:” Inner East Athens neighbors oppose plans to redevelop of Historic Iron Triangle

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Accusations fly during Mayor and Commission’s planned development discussion

Accusations fly during Mayor and Commission’s planned development discussion

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Attending multiple events can help combat loneliness and build connections

Attending multiple events can help combat loneliness and build connections

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Georgia Pottery Invitational showcases thousands of pieces in Watkinsville

Georgia Pottery Invitational showcases thousands of pieces in Watkinsville

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Drug trafficking ring busted in Athens

Drug trafficking ring busted in Athens

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Local government announces low-interest loan program to spur small businesses

Local government announces low-interest loan program to spur small businesses

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Historic Athens to launch petition to name downtown park after Athens’ first Black legislators

Historic Athens to launch petition to name downtown park after Athens’ first Black legislators

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US court to hold hearing for release of journalist arrested at Dekalb County protest

US court to hold hearing for release of journalist arrested at Dekalb County protest

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Following resiliency office recommendation, Georgia Representative meets experts from across US

Following resiliency office recommendation, Georgia Representative meets experts from across US

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University System of Georgia launches need-based DREAMS scholarship with $4.5M startup fund

University System of Georgia launches need-based DREAMS scholarship with $4.5M startup fund

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Study shows Georgia ranks low for health care

Study shows Georgia ranks low for health care

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Public input on North Oconee River Greenway trail expansion

Public input on North Oconee River Greenway trail expansion

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Georgia will ban cellphones in K-8 classrooms starting in 2026

Georgia will ban cellphones in K-8 classrooms starting in 2026

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Georgia cancels 471,000 voter registrations amid data cleanup

Georgia cancels 471,000 voter registrations amid data cleanup

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OFFSCREEN: A free WUGA community listening event

OFFSCREEN: A free WUGA community listening event

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How UGA researchers use ancient peanut genetics to breed the modern nut

How UGA researchers use ancient peanut genetics to breed the modern nut

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As dust settles on Saye, local government reforms demolition review of historic buildings

As dust settles on Saye, local government reforms demolition review of historic buildings

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Murder trial for 2001 killing of Tara Baker rescheduled for January

Murder trial for 2001 killing of Tara Baker rescheduled for January

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Georgia lawmakers explore higher tobacco taxes, flavor bans and vape

Georgia lawmakers explore higher tobacco taxes, flavor bans and vape

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Project Safe opens new thrift store in Danielsville

Project Safe opens new thrift store in Danielsville

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Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association to Hold Quarterly Town Hall

Inner East Athens Neighborhood Association to Hold Quarterly Town Hall

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Anticipating possible funding losses, Georgia lawmakers look to redesign state's public health system

Anticipating possible funding losses, Georgia lawmakers look to redesign state's public health system

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Oconee County Library to host mental health panel

Oconee County Library to host mental health panel

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At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says

At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says

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Apalachee High School prepares to honor the lives that were lost in shooting

Apalachee High School prepares to honor the lives that were lost in shooting

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Laken Riley’s family endorses Rep. Mike Collins for Senate

Laken Riley’s family endorses Rep. Mike Collins for Senate

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Two Georgia universities drop sexual orientation and gender identity language from nondiscrimination policies

Two Georgia universities drop sexual orientation and gender identity language from nondiscrimination policies

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Georgia Republicans, against backdrop of 2026 election, push to eliminate state income tax

Georgia Republicans, against backdrop of 2026 election, push to eliminate state income tax

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