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The summer's heat wave will continue today with an expected heat index of 105 degrees. Last week the heat index reached 110 degrees, giving new and returning students a warm welcome as they moved into residence halls. A forecaster for the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City said the lower humidity will keep temperatures from feeling as toasty as last week. … 0 Comments
The Student Government Association is missing half of its lead duo. SGA Vice President Alison Gibbons resigned on Aug. 2 after police booked her for driving under the influence of alcohol. Athens-Clarke County Police arrested Gibbons on July 21 at 2 a.m. … 8 Comments
Traffic delays, construction vehicles and clouds of dust are recent signs of the Tate expansion. The first step of the construction was to build a multi-level parking deck. Advisers hoped this phase would be finished by the end of summer 2008. The new building is to be situated on top of this deck, according to the Campus Life Web site. … 0 Comments
Wednesday University officials unveiled a multi-million dollar campus construction initiative estimated to take place during the next five years. During a meeting with 17 student leaders, University President Michael Adams shared his plan to add residential housing, construct student-life facilities and renovate current buildings. … 0 Comments
Athens-Clarke County commissioners on the Legislative Review Committee meet tonight to discuss proposed revisions to the alcohol ordinance. The Committee's meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in room 103 of City Hall. At an Aug. 7 commission meeting, the board agreed with Commissioner Elton Dodson's recommendation to hold a door person permit provision, as well as one banning "Ladies' Night" drink specials, until October to allow more community discussion. … 1 Comment
University students can use two databases to choose classes this fall -SGA's Key and a student-run counterpart. SGA compiles statistics obtained from the Office of Institutional Research and maintains the Key on their Web site. "[The Key] is a great tool for students to choose their class load," Katy Bowers, SGA president, said. … 0 Comments
A University police officer resigned after being linked to the molestation of a 15-year-old girl. Brian Anderson, 26, of Oglethorpe County, was arrested Tuesday and charged with child molestation, aggravated child molestation and violating his oath of office. … 5 Comments
While University students return to campus for the first time since spring, the football team already is finishing its second week of training camp. Since starting camp on Aug. 4, the team has had daily practice and several two-a-day practices. However, before fall camp began, the football team was in the news for both good and bad reasons. … 2 Comments
