Month: November 2015
Help the homeless this winter season
Changing leaves and temperatures means pumpkin spice lattes and Christmas music for some, but for many Athens locals it means finding a warm place to stay at night and […]
Don’t forget the Low-Income Families
The Athens Federation of Neighborhood wants to upgrade East Athens after locals brought up concerns during Monday night’s meeting. Members of the FON asked a panel of local officials about the plans to improve […]
Vision Video losing another other link in its movie rental chain
The Vision Video store in Homewood Hills announced it’s final clearance sale as it prepares to shut down for good in December. This is the chain’s fourth closure, leaving just one […]
Athens restaurants react to Chipotle E. Coli outbreak
Restaurants in Athens have steered clear of food contamination based on their own specific protocols after witnessing the E. Coli breakout Chipotle Mexican Grill is currently taking care of. Food contamination […]
Sandy Creek Hosts Scary Oozy Slimy Day
Dozens of costumed children, volunteers, and animal filled Sandy Creek Nature Center to celebrate Halloween in an unusual way. Fiveseventy News’ Nathaniel McDaniel got up close and personal with some […]
Barrow County Raises Property Taxes
Barrow County has raised its property taxes after a public hearing from the Board of Commissioners. Taxes were raised in six of the county’s seven municipalities. Fiveseventy News’ Nathaniel McDaniel […]
UGA Miracle Smashes a Car for a Cause
In preparation for the GA/FL football game in Jacksonville, UGA Miracle thought of a new way to rally Bulldog fans. The group encouraged people to smash a car painted in University […]
G.O.T.C.H.A rides
Students are now getting around campus using G.O.T.C.H.A rides. It’s a eco-friendly vehicle with an Uber-like app for convince but what students like the most is that it’s free.