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More than 500,000 gallons of water were lost Monday after a construction worker broke a city water main in East Campus, a University Physical Plant worker said. The break occurred in the midst of a near-historic drought in North Georgia and spewed the equivalent of 71. … 1 Comment
A University student is accused of beating his girlfriend at least three times since August. Mathieu Jean Van Asten, 19, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of simple battery, two felony counts of false imprisonment and felony terroristic threats and acts, according to the warrant for arrest and police records. … 32 Comments
Endowment offers study abroad scholarshipsThe University's Arch Foundation established a scholarship for students studying abroad. The scholarship honors University President Michael F. Adams and his wife Mary. The $100,000 endowment will enable students to participate in study abroad programs. … 0 Comments
A new round of alcohol awareness posters could be coming to a bar bathroom near you. Safe Campuses Now, a local nonprofit focusing on crime awareness and prevention, soon will use a $36,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in a campaign featuring posters, magazine advertisements and billboards. … 0 Comments
The Middle Oconee River dropped to its all-time lowest flow rate last week after the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority began pumping water out, officials said. Because of the drought and pumping of water sources, officials said water levels have dropped to record lows and the supply may diminish by spring. … 0 Comments
A cup of java around campus now costs a little extra change. Jittery Joe's raised prices for most of its beverages Sunday. This is the first price increase in more than two years, said Jittery Joe's owner Bob Googe. He said he hates the idea of raising prices for his customers, but it was necessary to keep up with the rising costs elsewhere. … 0 Comments
