Month: November 2017
Recycle Athens
Athens- Clarke County is a busy town that generates a lot of trash, and to combat the growing waste problem the Athens Clarke County website shows that the county has created […]
The debate on greyhound racing
Someone is either pro-racing or anti-racing. A person cannot be neutral on the greyhound racing debate. At least this is what Carl Viener believes. Viener considers himself pro-racing, even […]
TSPLOST vote aims to revitalize transportation in Athens
Equitable transportation in Athens is become more and more of a reality thanks to the passing of the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum. With nearly […]
UGA HEROs impacts children affected by HIV
Nearly 50,000 people living in Georgia are affected by HIV/AIDS. Of those 50,000 people, more than 12,000 are children, making Georgia the state with the sixth highest number of pediatric […]
Meet Lingua Franca: A Classic City Triple Threat
The rise of hip hop culture in Athens has been ongoing for several years now, and many people say this is much due to one particular artist by the name of […]
UGA Miracle Dances to Save Lives
Dancing is supposed to be fun. It is a form of expression that speaks with no words. For some people, or organizations, dancing can also be hard work, work that […]
Recent Shootings: How Safe is Campus?
This is the first semester since the passing of the concealed campus carry bill in Georgia. House Bill 280 went into effect July 1, 2017, after a great deal of controversy. This […]
Clock in at The Office, Downtown Athens’ New Sports Bar
Local football fans rejoice! Downtown Athens has added a new bar packed with beer, wings, and sports to its diverse repertoire of restaurants: The Office. While the title may seem […]